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.
Older Taker is referring to an Old thief
Example
This is an old Taker, this means this person in said is an old thief
Gbege is a popular Nigerian Pidgin slang term for trouble or a problematic situation.
Example
Abeg make you clear from that area, I no want gbege o.
Abeg
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Please; used to plead, urge, or soften a request. From "I beg".
Example
Abeg help me carry this bag.
How far
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A casual greeting meaning "How are you?" or "What's up?"
Example
How far, guy? Long time.
Japa
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To flee, run away, or emigrate abroad. From Yoruba "ja pa" (to run).
Example
Many youth wan japa go abroad.
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