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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.
Ehen! is a Nigerian slang exclamation that holds diverse meanings based on its context within a conversation. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The term is commonly used in informal conversations and has become an integral part of Nigerian spoken language.
For their cultural relevance, some slang terms have been added to Merriam-Webster. Still, plenty of people aren't aware of the cultural and historical nuance behind the words they use to express ...
The word aproko has two main meanings in Nigerian Pidgin: someone who pokes his/her nose into other people's affairs; gossip or rumour. The word is often used as a noun or an adjective, and sometimes as a verb. For example: That girl na aproko, she dey always put mouth for wetin no concern her.
Parents using slang terms. Whether their kids like it or not, parents admit to using slang terms as well. The Preply survey shows 3 in 4 parents admit to using slang terms that are popular with teens.
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]
In 2022, Sọ̀rọ̀sókè: an #EndSARS anthology was edited by Jumoke Verissimo and James Yeku, [3] and Soro Soke: The Young Disruptors Of An African MegaCity was authored by Trish Lorenz and published by Cambridge University Press, which sparked criticism when the author claimed to have invented the word Soro Soke.