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Lagos is the heartbeat of Nigeria-economically, socially and otherwise. From the comical to the puzzling and the most shocking, it all happens in this city of over 15 million people. It is a fascinating place to be.

Due to the complexities that makes Lagos unique, people have evolved different ways to communicate, interact and pass along messages which can only be understood by people who are familiar with these slangs.

As a first time visitor in Lagos, you need to keep these slangs at your finger-tips as they may come handy at any time. 5 street parlance you must know if you are resident in the centre of excellence.


Johnny Just Come (JJC)

Also known as JJC, it is an argot used to describe someone who is naive because they are visiting an unfamiliar terrain for the first time. Find out more:_{https://www.sabiarea.com.ng/2018/09/nigeria-street-slangs-you-must-know.html}


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Lagos is the heartbeat of Nigeria-economically, socially and otherwise. From the comical to the puzzling and the most shocking, it all happens in this city of over 15 million people. It is a fascinating place to be.

Due to the complexities that makes Lagos unique, people have evolved different ways to communicate, interact and pass along messages which can only be understood by people who are familiar with these slangs.

As a first time visitor in Lagos, you need to keep these slangs at your finger-tips as they may come handy at any time. 5 street parlance you must know if you are resident in the centre of excellence.


Johnny Just Come (JJC)

Also known as JJC, it is an argot used to describe someone who is naive because they are visiting an unfamiliar terrain for the first time. If people find this to be your status, they may want to take advantage of you. So, do not act like a JJC especially when you are inside a public bus or transacting business.

Akube (2nd-Hand Cloth)
Amongst traders of Igbo extraction, Akube refers to goods or products that have little quality or have been previously used. Interestingly, many people have come to associate themselves with Akube products as its affordability attracts higher purchase.

Shine Your Eyes
Shine your eyes simply admonish you to be very vigilant. This is because Lagos is a crowded city and nearly everyone is in a hurry. You should be vigilant and conscious. By the you do not need to worry too much because Lagos is safe but ensure that you shine your eyes always.

On You Own
Oyo is a state in South-west Nigeria. However, when ear catches that word, they are not referring to Oyo State rather it simply means you are On Your Own. For example, if you want to borrow money from a friend, he uses the acronym Oyo, it means it is not possible. It is often used to express negation.

Owambe
Even though Owambe is a Yoruba slang, it is now a universal expression for partying. So, when next you hear Owambe, get your traditional wear ready, you are going for a christening, birthday or wedding and ensure that you enjoy yourself.

Another slang is

Fisifunkododada

its self explanatory

tobidipity:

Oti ya were

lol

MoonWater:
Another slang is

Fisifunkododada

its self explanatory

Oti ya were

When talking about money
Fiber -10
Shandy-20
White/sky-50
Figo -500

10 fiber/2 white - 100

omo iya MI - my padi

Àja 4 - run for ur life

gbese - don't dull

mashun - think fast

ninu àye - anything can happen

Japaa.... Pick race
Omo olope/omo ologo.... G.Boy

The real slangs are in the comments....mumu op

Omo ase:: person wey never wise.

The comments are the one that convey the main message. OP. Go and learn. It's like you've never been to Lagos before. Maybe you are writing from UK

MAGA!!!

it is a must?rubbish.

peakgal:
it is a must?rubbish.

Funke! See English chai....

Sakamanje...

Suramania

KingLennon:

Funke! See English chai....

Lol

peakgal:
it is a must?rubbish.

Take it easy, Aunty

ijoba

Olosho/Okpo -- Prostitute

Baba go slow

President Buhari

Lifeless

Shithole

See me see nairaland moderators ooooooo so dullardi... is now replaced with president buhari so automatically the name don get bearer be that

Ojor-Police
Oja-Weed or any opioid drug


Chai, I miss Nigeria

ghaT

their father

Gbera- be fast

Jaapa- a slang used either amongst boys to refers to situations they had to bail out,for example...the babe came with seven of her friends to the restaurant, omo mo jaapa ni o

Kpo kpo-law enforcement agents (police)

Wazo(via)-#50

Sakamanje- deceits


Level man- herbalist

Game boy- yahoo boy

Oja-weed,baba oja-weed distributor

Oja ti burst- under the influence of weed

Slow- codeine



Etc etc

THANKS.