Pronunciation: (Toh-Toh) Meaning: female genetalia or the female intimate area Origin: Although the origin of this word is uncertain, it gained significant popularity over 40 years ago on the streets of Lagos and is still extensively used in Ghana and other West African nations. Sentence: Julie’s skirt was exposing her ToToRead More
Pronunciation: (To-To-Ri) Meaning: Happiness or joy Origin: This word originated in Lagos and is widely used in the streets of Lagos. Sentence: My heart is full of Totori! I just won a lottery!Read More
Pronunciation: (Tro-Way) Meaning: To discard, to throw away (verb) Origin: This word is borrowed from the English language and is used in both Ghana and Nigeria streets Sentence: I don Troway the waterRead More
Pronunciation: (U-Na) Meaning: You all Origin: This is a common Pidgin word used to describe a group of people in context. It originates from Pidgin English words in Ghana and Nigeria. Sentence: Una don’t know what you are saying!Read More
Pronunciation: (Wa-Ch-É) Meaning: A mixture of beans and rice cooked together, eaten with a sweet peppery sauce. Origin: This type of dish is common across Africa and other places around the world but on Ghanaian streets it is given this name. Sentence: Alfred brought Wache to school, I will join him for lunch.Read More
Pronunciation: (Wa-Ha-La) Meaning: Trouble or problem Origin: This is a word that originated from the streets of Nigeria and Ghana, also popular in some west African countries. Sentence: The man has a lot of Wahala!Read More
Pronunciation: (Wa-Ka) Meaning: To walk (verb) Origin: This word originated from the English word “Walk-Away” which is shortened to Waka in pidgin form. This word is used in Ghana and Nigerian pidgin Sentence: I don Waka!Read More
Pronunciation: (Weh-Tin) Meaning: What? Origin: This word originated from the streets of Ghana and Nigeria. It is also used in some parts of Cameroun and other English-speaking West African countries. Sentence: Wetin you want? (What do you want?)Read More
Pronunciation: (Why-N) Meaning: To trick, to deceive Origin: This is quite a recent word that originated from the streets of Lagos, Nigeria. And a very popular word amongst Nigerian youths. Sentence: Do you want to Whine me?Read More
Pronunciation: (Win-Chi) Meaning: A witch, to be wicked, a nuisance Origin: The word is gotten from the English word “Witch” but pronounced differently. It’s a common street word in Nigeria Sentence: Dat girl na winch!Read More
