Every country has unique traditions as well as slangs, which are spoken throughout the country. In Nigeria, there are slangs unique to secondary schools, university life, and even regions of the country.

Foreigners might have a hard time understanding these slangs and locals might have a hard time explaining them. Here are a few of the slangs unique to Nigeria street life.

1. Ehen!

This exclamation has different interpretations, depending on the context in which it was used. It could mean "I get it", "and so?" "yes", "okay", "continue", "as i was saying", "that reminds me", etc.

2. Jara

Jara is a noun derived from the Yoruba language and it means to add extra or give a freebie after something has already been bought or paid for, at the seller's discretion. E.g. "Please add jara".

3. Osha pra pra

This salutation is used when one is praising another, which is loosely translated to mean "you are dope!". It is mostly used in the street to hail/greet a friend or acquaintance who is passing by.

4. Ajebutter

Ajebutter, ajebo, 'bota' or 'botti', simply refers to one who is born with a silver spoon. It can be loosely translated to mean "bourgeoisie". E.g. "That babe is an ajebutter".

5. Lepa/Orobo

Lepa is a noun that refers to a sexy slim woman. E.g. "That lepa babe is hot". Orobo is loosely the opposite of lepa. It refers to a sexy plump/ thick woman. It can also be used as a derogatory remark.


6. Ashewo

This noun is a slang for sex workers. It can also be a derogatory term.

7. Amebo

This word is used to refer to a person who likes to gossip or spread gossip and cannot be trusted. It can also be used to refer to gossip itself. E.g. "You too like amebo" or "That girl is an amebo".

8. Abi/shey/ba

Abi, shey or ba are slang that act sort of like punctuation. They are mostly used for confirmation after a statement, thereby turning it into a question. They are like the English "right?" E.g. "You are coming for my party, abi/shey/ba?"

9. Over-sabi

This is a noun referring to someone who is a busy-body, or mocking someone who over-performs his/her intelligence/knowledge. E.g. "I did not ask you, over-sabi."

10. Kolo

This verb means to go crazy or mad. This can mean literally or metaphorically depending on the context. E.g. "He don kolo".

You can add yours

1. "Na you sabi"! Meaning that's your business
2. They there... used in a statement spoken to a slacker
3. Fashi... to ignore
4. Before nko? ... kind of affirmation in response to a "silly/obvious" question.
5. Chai! ... exclamation used in showing surprise /excitement or even sadness.
6. Pick/tear race... hurried departure due to fear or anxiety
NB

OP, your no 3 is a yesterday thing and might only be observed by the SW dwellers.
Again, "You are coming for my party...?" is the popular but incorrect way of asking "are you coming for my party?"
"kolo" = run mental (run menter)

Noted....thanks bro

I have the video

[quote author=Davvy001 post=86495288][/quote]
Can you send me those eket girls pic you deleted from ashawo thread to my mail? I no see am.

riskybob:

Can you send me those eket girls pic you deleted from ashawo thread to my mail? I no see am.

Which pics

riskybob:

Can you send me those eket girls pic you deleted from ashawo thread to my mail? I no see am.

WHY?

Davvy001:
WHY?

Just wan see am pls. Na those type I dey like

"dey your/my dey" - it means minding one's business e.g young man dey ur dey make i dey my dey
"yawa" - it means trouble or problem e.g guy yawa don dey ooo

riskybob:

Just wan see am pls. Na those type I dey like

what city are you?

Davvy001:
what city are you?

Aba. But I can travel just for those kind material if I like am. I replied your PM

Mudathir08:
"dey your/my dey" - it means minding one's business e.g young man dey ur dey make i dey my dey
"yawa" - it means trouble or problem e.g guy yawa don dey ooo

I dey tell u