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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. [3]
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.
Nupe is the language spoken by the Nupe people, [5] who reside mainly in Niger State in Nigeria, occupying a lowland of about 18 000 square kilometers in the Niger Basin, mostly north of the river between the Kontagora and Guara confluents from Kainji to below Baro, and also Kwara State, Kogi State and the Federal Capital Territory.
Nigerian artist Tekno signed a multi-million dollar deal with Columbia Records. In August 2017, he released "Pana". The song was a hit in Nigeria, but failed to propel Tekno's career into America as was hoped. [86] On October 1, 2017, Wizkid became the first African artist to hold a sold-out headline show at the Royal Albert Hall. [87]
Music lyrics 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 ]
The people of the North are known for complex percussion instrument music, the one-stringed goje, and a strong praise song vocal tradition.Under Muslim influence since the 14th century, Hausa music uses free-rhythmic improvisation and the Pentatonic scale, similar to other Muslim Sahelian tribes throughout West Africa, such as the Bambara, Kanuri, Fulani and Songhai.
Alté (locally pronounced as "ahl-teh") [1] is a fusion genre of music that combines elements of afrobeats, dancehall, reggae, hip hop, and alternative R&B.The term was coined in the 2010s by Nigerian music group DRB LasGidi, meaning alternative and "individualistic and non-traditional modes of self-expression" through music and fashion.