Pronunciation: (Ya-Hoo Boy) Meaning: An individual who engages in internet scams Origin: The word originated in Nigeria and is commonly used in the country. Sentence: This Yahoo Boy is always a big spender.Read More

Pronunciation: (Ya-Hoo-Ya-Hoo) Meaning: Internet scam Origin: This word originated from the streets of Nigeria and it’s becoming popular not only in Nigeria but other countries around the world. Sentence: The police arrested Jack because he does Yahoo-Yahoo.Read More

Pronunciation: (Ya-Ka-Ta) Meaning: To collapse, to fall Origin: This is a word that has it’s origin from the streets of Lagos and has been in existence for a long time. This word sometimes is used on the streets of Ghana. Sentence: The fat lady fell Yakata on the ground as she was climbing the stepsRead More

Pronunciation: (Yam-Por) Meaning: Yam porridge Origin: This is a shortened name for a popular dish in the Igbo speaking part of the south-eastern Nigeria Sentence: I wan chop Yam-PorRead More

Pronunciation: (Yeh-Yeh) Meaning: Nonsense or something stupid. This is often used to describe someone or something Origin: This word originated from the streets of Lagos in Nigeria, and it is commonly used in Ghana as well as some other west African countries. Sentence: Yeye man.Read More

Pronunciation: (Zoh-Boh) Meaning: A popular non alcoholic beverage drink. Origin: This word originated in Nigeria and Ghana and is used to describe a beverage drink consumed in the streets of many African countries, often made from hibiscus flower, flavorings and sweetener. Sentence: The chilled Zobo was so refreshing after a hot day in the sun.Read More

Pronunciation: (Zom-Be) Meaning: a person without free will or someone regarded as foolish Origin: This term, which was borrowed from the English word “zombie,” is frequently heard in English-speaking African countries. Sentence: When dealing with such woman, the man behaves like a zombi.Read More