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: (Ah-Be) Meaning: Isn’t it? Or is it not? Origin: This word is from the Yoruba language and made popular from the streets of Lagos. Sentence: You said you were going to work, Abi?Read More
Pronunciation: (A-Bo-Ki) Meaning: A friend or friend. Often used to refer to a northern Nigerian laborer of the Hausa tribe decent. Origin: This word is borrowed from the Hausa language and has the same meaning as above. It has become popular on the streets of Nigeria, primarily referring to a Nigerian northerner. Sentence: I asked...Read More
Pronunciation: (A-Gba-Da) Meaning: A traditional attire for men in the southwestern part of Nigeria Origin: This word is derived from the Yoruba for a traditional attire for men in the southwestern region of Nigeria. Sentence: The tailor is very good at sewing Agbada.Read More
Pronunciation: (Agba-Ya) Meaning: An adult who behaves like a child. Often used to ridicule Origin: This word comes from the Yoruba language word meaning the same thing as above. It’s commonly used in pidgin sentences in the streets of southwestern Nigeria. Sentence: Femi! Why are you playing with those toys? Agbaya!Read More
Pronunciation: (Agba-Ero) Meaning: A road transport worker Origin: This word originated from the motor parks of southeastern Nigeria and has become a common word to refer to motor park workers. Sentence: The bus driver got into a heated argument with the AgberoRead More
Pronunciation: (Ah-Jay-Bọ) Meaning: A rich person, a rich kid, a spoilt rich and pampered person or a privileged individual Origin: This word originated from the streets of Lagos, Nigeria. Sentence: That boy is an Ajebọ he doesn’t eat with his hands, he uses a fork.Read More
Pronunciation: (Ah-Je-Paco) Meaning: A poor person Origin: This word originated from the streets of Nigeria and is widely used across the country. Sentence: He cannot afford the shoes, he is Ajepako.Read More
Pronunciation: (A-Ka-Ra) Meaning: A form of beans cake; a popular dish in many West African countries which comprises of fried grounded beans paste Origin: This word originated from the streets of Nigeria and is commonly used in the country. Sentence: I ate Akara for breakfast.Read More
Pronunciation: (A-Ka-Ta) Meaning: A foreign country, commonly the West Origin: This word originated from Nigeria and has been in existence for more than thirty years. Sentence: I’m traveling to Akata next week!Read More