Category: General
Japa is a slang term derived from the Yoruba language. Japa simply means ‘to run swiftly’ 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!
Gutamo means to help someone with something or help someone with something he/she needs.
Example
Vane nkutemo se??
This is West African word to mean a sexy, well-shaped big and flawless ass or backside of a woman which is mostly considered attractive and lovely when choosing a desired woman.
Example
Bring that nyash close, I want to feel it if it's real or not
It is a hybrid-English word that means to provide your full strength to accomplish something important to you. It is used in many contexts depending on the message you want to convey.
Example
As soon as he met her, belongings were given.
Wait for Thursday, we'll give your belongings.
Example
Nyashlessness is for wakanda
The act of making people who go to groove feel bad about it and make it look like it’s wrong.
Example
I won’t stop going out, you can continue with your groove shaming.
It refers to the money that is given to a woman after spending a time with her. The money is some sort of thanks giving for pleasure
Example
The Pinkie spend a night with Penny last night. In the morning Pinkie asked mavuso from Penny.
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