E Choke
This was introduced by Davido. "E Choke" means "It Chokes". The word is used as an exclamation for something overwhelming or extremely impressive.This slang is used by Nigerians to express their surprise at something or someone that exceeds their expectations.
We Meuuve
An imitation of BBNaija 2020 star Vee Adeyele's accent when she argued with her lover, Neo Akpofure, became a popular slang. Vee was heard telling Neo to “meuuve from the door” when he tried to stop her from leaving. As a motivational phrase and a way for Nigerians to say “life goes on,” But then, we meuuve!
Tule
Davido's slang term "Tule" In a video, he is seen yelling “Tule Joor, Tule Jare” in reaction to news of his split from Burna Boy in Ghana.
“Tule” means “free, release, or leave” in Yoruba.
Who dey Breeett?
Who Breett? is a Pidgin English slang term created by Davido meaning “who is breathing?”
Ma fo
This is one of Naira Marley's famous slangs that has endured and is still used today. It means “don't break” in Yoruba, but it also means “don't be intimidated or bothered.”
Chop breakfast
It literally means we'll all eat breakfast. This life is ‘turn by turn' and everyone will have a taste of everything, especially heartbreak.
Japa
This is a Nigerian slang term that means to flee quickly from a dangerous situation.
Sapa
People have been singing and using the word ‘SAPA' on social media recently. It is a term used in Pidgin English to describe extreme poverty, usually after excessive spending. It is a spirit of poverty that almost always targets one.
Aza
This is slang for bank account numbers. Send your aza means send your account number in Nigerian.
Ment
originally'mental' It's slang for questioning someone's sanity or calling them insane. “You meant?” “Una don ment.”
We Outside
This is slang for being alone or with friends doing crazy things in the streets. It is said that people are having fun abroad.When someone posts “We outside” with friends or alone, they are simply saying “We are having fun ‘outside'” (abroad).
