ABEG

29
Dec

ABEG

December 29, 2023
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.
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06
Jan

CHOP

January 6, 2024
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.
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05
May

DEY

May 5, 2024
Pronunciation: (Day) Meaning: To be Origin: This is a verb used to denote “To Be” and it is a common word in the pidgin language spoken on the streets of English speaking west African countries Sentence: I dey hia!
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20
Mar

FUFU

March 20, 2024
Pronunciation: (Fuh-Fuh) Meaning: a common West African food served as a swallow with soup that is made from mashed cassava, yam, or plantain. Origin: This kind of cuisine is frequently referred to by this word in West Africa since it is a staple food for many people in the region. It goes by several names...
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07
Jan

JUJU

January 7, 2024
Pronunciation: (Ju-Ju) Meaning: Witchcraft or voodoo Origin: This word has been in existence for a very long time and is widely used across West Africa where it originated from, as well as the world at large. Sentence: The native doctor made a Juju for him to take to work.
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10
Jan

KENKÉ

January 10, 2024
Pronunciation: (Ken-Kay) Meaning: A popular dish in some parts of West Africa made from maize and eaten with a sauce and fried or roasted fish Origin: This word originated from the traditional dish of the Togolese people which has spread across western African countries. Sentence: Are eating your Kenke now or later?
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29
Dec

MUMU

December 29, 2023
Pronunciation: (Muh-Muh) Meaning: A foolish person, an idiot, a simpleton Origin: The origin of this word could be disputed between Nigeria and Ghana. But it’s possible to have had it’s roots from the streets of Nigeria. This word is well used in both countries and in some other West African countries including Cameroon. Sentence: Look...
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07
Jan

ỌGA

January 7, 2024
Pronunciation: (Ọ-Ga) Meaning: a boss, a master or a patron Origin: This word originated from the Igbo land which is located in the South Eastern region of Nigeria, and has become popular on the streets of Nigeria and Ghana. Sentence: My Oga don comot.
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29
Dec

OYINBO

December 29, 2023
Pronunciation: (O-YIN-BO) Meaning: A white man, a white foreigner Origin: This word originated from the streets of Lagos, Nigeria. This word is taken from the Yoruba language and has the same meaning. This word is also used in Ghana and some parts of Cameroon. Sentence: The Oyinbo man is coming to our school next week.
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01
Jan

PIKIN

January 1, 2024
Pronunciation: (Pee-Kin) Meaning: A child, a baby or an infant Origin: This word is widely used in Nigeria and Ghana. It’s also used in some English speaking parts of West Africa like Sierra-leone and Cameroon. Sentence: That Pikin is fine.
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