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Slang words used widely in Nigeria. Pages in category "Nigerian slang" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total.
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.
Fufu is so emblematic of Nigeria that it figures in Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, for example. [77] Nigeria is known for its many traditional dishes. Each tribe has different dishes that are unique to their culture. Yoruba people, for example, have different dishes like Amala, Ogbono, Moin Moin, Ofada Rice, and Efo Riro. [78]
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]
Yoruba demon is a slang for a young man, typically of Yoruba descent who is often a smooth talker or a playboy. [1] The words "Yoruba Demon" started as a joke on social media circa 2015 as a way to describe a stereotypical ability of unfaithful Yoruba men to charm their way into a woman's heart but has also been used as an ethnic slur or insult and has been typically used in internet memes. [2]
Pages in category "Culture of Nigeria" The following 58 pages are in this category, out of 58 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. * Culture of Nigeria; A.
The term "gist" has permeated Nigerian popular culture and is often seen in various forms of media, including television, radio, and online platforms. There are online platforms dedicated to sharing the "latest gist" or gossip from Nigeria. For example, the Naija Gist section of the online publication Naija News. [5]
Juju charms and spells can be used to inflict either bad or good juju. A "juju man" is any man vetted by local traditions and well versed in traditional spiritual medicines. [13] The word Juju is used in the West African Diaspora to describe all forms of charms made in African Diaspora Religions and African Traditional Religions. [14]