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.
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.
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.
Ede Eki meaning "market day"
This language is spoken by Urhobo in Delta State Nigeria.
This language is spoken by Urhobo in Delta State Nigeria.
Example
Today is Ede Eki , today is market day .
Okpo is a person, in particular a woman, who engages in sexual activity for payment
Example
I want go carry Okpo
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