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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.
The word aproko can also be used as a name for a person, a character, a show, or a brand that is associated with gossip or entertainment. For example: For example: MC Aproko is a Nigerian stand-up comedian who won Next Naija Comedy Star and became the special assistant on entertainment to the governor of Bayelsa State.
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 ...
A member of the Nigerian diaspora that has just returned to the country from abroad. I.J.G.B. (I Just Got Back) is a Nigerian slang term for a member of the Nigerian diaspora that has just returned to the country after an extended period abroad .
Aza is a Nigerian slang term that refers to bank account digits, specifically the account number. [1] When someone in Nigeria uses the term "Aza," they are requesting the account number from another person, usually with the intention of sending money to that account.
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]