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Sapa (/ s ɑː k p ə /) is a Nigerian slang term that has gained prominence in recent years, particularly among young Nigerians. It is used to describe a state of financial incapacity or extreme poverty, often resulting from excessive spending and poor financial management. [1] It was eventually added to the Urban Dictionary in 2020. [2] [3] [4]
Download as PDF; Printable version; ... Pages in category "Nigerian slang" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total. ... Sapa (slang) Soro Soke ...
Sapa (Prague), a Vietnamese market; Sapa Arena, Vetlanda, Sweden; Sapa Group, a Norwegian-based aluminium company; Sapa Inca, the title of the hereditary ruler of the Inca; Sapa language, a Southwestern Tai language of Sa Pa, Lào Cai Province, northern Vietnam; Sapa (slang), Nigerian slang term denoting poverty or a relative lack of wealth. A ...
In the realm of pop culture, new phrases and slang are constantly being introduced to growing audiences, but the origins of these words are often overlooked, hiding the rich history and connection ...
In honor of Black Twitter's contribution, Stacker compiled a list of 20 slang words it brought to popularity, using the AAVE Glossary, Urban Dictionary, Know Your Meme, and other internet ...
Japa (/ j ɑː k p ə /) is a Yoruba language word used as a Nigerian slang term that has gained widespread usage among Nigerian youths. [1] [2] The term is used to describe the act of escaping, fleeing, or disappearing quickly from a situation, often in a hasty and urgent manner.
Nigerian English, also known as Nigerian Standard English, is a variety of English spoken in Nigeria. [1] Based on British and American English, the dialect contains various loanwords and collocations from the native languages of Nigeria, due to the need to express concepts specific to the cultures of ethnic groups in the nation (e.g. senior wife).
The following list names English words that originate from African languages. Adinkra – from Akan, visual symbols that represent concepts or aphorisms. Andriana – from Malagasy, aristocratic noble class of the Kingdom of Madagascar; apartheid – from Afrikaans, "separateness" Aṣẹ - from Yoruba, "I affirm" or "make it happen"