Jaga-jaga is a Nigerian slang term that means disorganised or disorderly.
Example
Oboy, that beb na jaga jaga gal.
Garri, pronounced gah-ree,, is made from granulated cassava, a root vegetable that's poisonous unless you peel and cook it first. Commonly found in West Africa, there are two types of garri: yellow and white. The flavor depends on how long it's been fermented and the presence of palm oil.
Example
The prices of staple foods such as rice, beans and garri have increased astronomically.
Japa is a slang term derived from the Yoruba language. Japa simply means βto run swiftlyβ out of a dangerous situation.
To 'Japa' means to abort, run, avoid, terminate, retreat or remove yourself from a situation, if used in a sentence.
To 'Japa' means to abort, run, avoid, terminate, retreat or remove yourself from a situation, if used in a sentence.
Example
I wan japa go South Africa next year.
The term is believed to have originated from internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo boys. In Nigerian pop culture, it has become an alternative way of asking someone to show you the way.
Example
My sister, cut soap for me na this New year!
In Urhobo kingdom ovwata meaning: Righteousness
Example
This man is an upright man (ovwata ) righteousness
Meaning white hair ( Gray hair )
Example
Ubi asha in Urhobo language means white hair (Gray hair)
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