Pronunciation: (Ah-Beg) Meaning: Please Origin: It’s not clear where this word originated from, but it’s mostly likely from Nigerian streets. This word is also very commonly used in Ghana as well. Some other parts of West Africa and Cameroon also adopted this word. Sentence: Abeg give me water.Read More
Pronunciation: (Ash-A-Wo) Meaning: A prostitute, a sexual deviant Origin: This word originated from the streets of Nigeria and is widely used in many places today. Sentence: The red-light district of the city is known for its Ashawo activities.Read More
Pronunciation: (Baf) Meaning: To bathe (verb) Origin: This word is borrowed from the English word “Bathe” and is commonly used on Nigerian streets. Sentence: Make I BaffRead More
Pronunciation: (Ban-Ku) Meaning: A staple Ghanaian food made out of maize and eaten with soup Origin: This is a traditional Ghanaian food and very popular in the streets of Ghana. Sentence: I will eat Banku for lunch this afternoon.Read More
Pronunciation: (Bọh-Bọh) Meaning: An attractive young man, a good-looking man or a playboy Origin: This word originated from the streets of Nigeria and is also used in Ghana, as well as some west African countries. Sentence: The Bọbọ pulled up with his car and all the ladies began to wave at him.Read More
Pronunciation: (Bre-Ke-Te) Meaning: Excessive, surplus, plenty or many Origin: This word originated from the streets of Lagos and is commonly used in many regions in the country as well as in Ghana. Sentence: The food at party was Brekete!Read More
Pronunciation: (Bros) Meaning: Big brother or a senior Origin: The word is gotten from the English word brother, and a common word in the streets of Nigeria and Ghana. Sentence: Bros! I greet you.Read More
Pronunciation: (Cha-Li) Meaning: A guy, a friend, a dude or a bloke. This is often used to refer to a man. But sometimes it can be used to refer to a woman as well. Origin: This word originated from the streets of Ghana. However some African countries are beginning to adopt it. Sentence: Charlie! Where...Read More
Pronunciation: (Shop) Meaning: To eat or to feed Origin: This word has its origin from the streets of Nigeria and has become popular across many English-speaking parts of west Africa including some French speaking parts too. Sentence: I like to Chop bread.Read More
Pronunciation: (Com-Ot) Meaning: Leave or remove (verb) Origin: This word originated from both Ghana and Nigeria and is commonly used on the streets. Sentence: Abeg, Comot dia!Read More