Nigerian slangs
12 Nov
Nigerians are natural hustlers, always finding a way to laugh through life’s toughest moments. Right now, with prices dancing zanku and the economy dealing us breakfast, new slangs have come to the rescue. From “hold body” to “no condition is permanent”, these phrases aren’t just words—they’re survival tactics. See slangs on the street of survival…
29 Aug
Nigeria, a nation filled with talent, creativity and diverse languages, has a rich slang vocabulary that constantly evolves. The Gen Zs and Millennials are not allowing older adults to breath. Every year has its peculiar slangs to keep the "body" together. Here are five of the most popular Nigerian slangs that have been making waves…
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Nigerians are known for their resilient and creative spirit even during uncomfortable times. Recall legendary Fela’s song, ‘Suffering and Smiling’, which was a critical assessment of the socio-political scene of the country in the 80s? Over the years, Nigerians have cleverly woven such words as ‘we move’, ‘Japa’, ‘Sapa’ and ‘Soro soke’, ‘Jeun Soke, Jeun…
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