Nigeria Slang Dictionary

Nigerian slang is the heartbeat of Africa's most populous nation - a fast-moving blend of Nigerian Pidgin, Yoruba, Igbo and Hausa that powers everyday conversation from Lagos to Abuja to Port Harcourt. It's the language of Afrobeats lyrics, Nollywood scripts, comedy skits and WhatsApp group chats. Words like abeg, wahala, japa and how far travel far beyond Nigeria's borders through music and social media. Below is a growing, community-built dictionary of Naija slang - and if a word you know is missing, you can add it.

Ede Eki meaning "market day"
This language is spoken by Urhobo in Delta State Nigeria.
Example

Today is Ede Eki , today is market day .

French Ovotu Abraham 09 May 2025
Let us loss all of them
Example

Agbarha ye vwiyo otor

French Ovotu Abraham 09 May 2025
Is a place in ughelli North local Government Area
Example

Let us go to Saniko.

French Ovotu Abraham 09 May 2025
Awhire is the name Urhobo people call Root of plants.
Example

Go and uproot awhire for me

French Ovotu Abraham 09 May 2025
The meaning of Agware is meeting , an occasion where more than one person's meet for an important discussion
Example

Let's schedule a time for our Agware

French Ovotu Abraham 09 May 2025
Africa's most populous country and largest economy, with oil wealth and vibrant creative industries.
Example

Nollywood, Nigeria's film industry, produces more movies annually than Hollywood.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025
Nigeria's commercial hub and Africa's most populous city, known for its vibrant energy.
Example

Lagos' Lekki Free Zone is transforming Nigeria's industrial landscape.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025
Nigeria's purpose-built capital with striking modern architecture.
Example

Abuja's Aso Rock is the symbolic center of Nigerian politics.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025
Ancient Hausa city and northern commercial hub with centuries-old dye pits.
Example

Kano's Great Mosque is built on a 15th-century foundation.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025
Oil industry capital in the Niger Delta with growing tech startups.
Example

Port Harcourt hosts Africa's first WikiTown digital community project.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025
Often heard in football commentary, woto woto describes relentless attack or punishment. In casual conversations, it’s used to describe someone who’s taking a figurative β€œbeating” in an argument or facing harsh circumstances.
Example

"The strikers gave him woto woto" implies they played aggressively, leaving no room for escape.

Adeola 14 July 2025
Currency of Nigeria (NGN) issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria. 1 Naira = 100 kobo.
Example

The naira was introduced in 1973 to replace the pound.

Travel Admin 21 July 2025

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