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Re: Why Are Bank Accounts Called 'aza' In Nigeria? by mabea: 8:57am On Feb 15 |
Kenmatt:You're wrong. You should have said it is not an Igbo word in this context instead of saying it is not an Igbo word because aza is definitely an Igbo word. |
Re: Why Are Bank Accounts Called 'aza' In Nigeria? by mabea: 9:00am On Feb 15 |
HNICEARTH:Your point is very clear |
Re: Why Are Bank Accounts Called 'aza' In Nigeria? by mabea: 9:02am On Feb 15 |
Showguyz:What about ekwenti? Did Igbo invent the telephone? |
Re: Why Are Bank Accounts Called 'aza' In Nigeria? by Kenmatt(m): 9:05am On Feb 15 |
mabea: That word is not an Igbo word. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why Are Bank Accounts Called 'aza' In Nigeria? by Silentgroper(m): 9:06am On Feb 15 |
LoveLeadsLand: Apata is rock .. okuta is stone |
Re: Why Are Bank Accounts Called 'aza' In Nigeria? by BALLOSKI: 9:20am On Feb 15 |
HNICEARTH:Word!!! |
Re: Why Are Bank Accounts Called 'aza' In Nigeria? by BBIA: 9:21am On Feb 15 |
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Re: Why Are Bank Accounts Called 'aza' In Nigeria? by AutomaticMotors: 9:47am On Feb 15 |
puzzlegate: You ppl are sick !! Even your land locked dot in the circle for that S/E igalla and TIV follow una dey there Emeka you dey ment! 3 Likes |
Re: Why Are Bank Accounts Called 'aza' In Nigeria? by mancanoe: 9:51am On Feb 15 |
Ngbada nko? Any one familiar with aza is aware of ngbada... But aza has gone viral though. |
Re: Why Are Bank Accounts Called 'aza' In Nigeria? by mabea: 9:53am On Feb 15 |
Kenmatt:You mean aza is not an Igbo word? Did you even understand my earlier statement you quoted? |
Re: Why Are Bank Accounts Called 'aza' In Nigeria? by sirseven: 9:54am On Feb 15 |
Aza is originated from the wise Men also known as NBM. Is a hierarchial office in charge of keeping their treasury. 1 Like |
Re: Why Are Bank Accounts Called 'aza' In Nigeria? by NaMe4: 10:01am On Feb 15 |
Sctests: E dey! Dem dey pronounce am like Igala 'adja'. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Why Are Bank Accounts Called 'aza' In Nigeria? by Thinktwicemybro: 10:06am On Feb 15 |
HNICEARTH:Lol boss please keep shut. Aza is a Benin word, it was Benin boys that popularize it. Aza is not an Igbo word. In all tribes in Edo Aza means bank or somewhere you keep money. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why Are Bank Accounts Called 'aza' In Nigeria? by BigBrother54321: 10:10am On Feb 15 |
One word can have different or same meanings in several languages. The word aza is a Benin word which means treasury or safe. The term azaman was mostly used by NBM from a long time ago, as a secret coded word to refer to their treasurer. Just like their number 1 - when cults were still secret - is only known as kpoai and nothing else. Only Jews call them capone or any other name. Even their spiritual head has his own coded name. As cult lingua began to cast, these coded names made it to the streets. Azaman was made popular by the NBM in Benin & refers to their treasurer. 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Why Are Bank Accounts Called 'aza' In Nigeria? by ABC101FF: 11:55am On Feb 15 |
saddler:Beats my imagination how one person can be both foolish and ignorant at same instance. I'm not the cause of your frustrations. Channel it appropriately. Your entire lineage are thrash/rubbish oriented and that shouldn't be my fault. |
Re: Why Are Bank Accounts Called 'aza' In Nigeria? by BJanta: 12:25pm On Feb 15 |
HNICEARTH: You should have rebuted my claim with facts. These your vitepurations only expose your frustration and vexation at getting an altruistic ways to deny the indelible truth without openly looking foolish. So, thanÄ· you for confirming my observations with a bold. 1 Like |
Re: Why Are Bank Accounts Called 'aza' In Nigeria? by Iykenuwa(m): 12:28pm On Feb 15 |
HNICEARTH: I was waiting for your response so I can educate you further. Another "Igbo" word of Benin origin is Odogwu which means mighty man or warrior. It is a corruption of Edogun which is a chieftaincy title from Great Benin Empire, he led the armies of Benin to war and gained reputation for the conquests that expanded the frontiers of the Kingdom. This is not to disparage Igbo language or history in anyway, just stating the historical facts, so we can all learn. |
Re: Why Are Bank Accounts Called 'aza' In Nigeria? by HNICEARTH: 12:41pm On Feb 15 |
Iykenuwa: The discussion is on aza. No need to digress. Get somebody else so you guys can do the odogwu or edogun dick-measuring contest. Stick to script. get me a book backed evidence that aza is not an igbo word, until then, 2 truths can exist; it's an igbo word and also a bini word |
Re: Why Are Bank Accounts Called 'aza' In Nigeria? by AutomaticMotors: 12:45pm On Feb 15 |
Iykenuwa: Thanks for this insight I don learn something new |
Re: Why Are Bank Accounts Called 'aza' In Nigeria? by Timeshalltell(m): 12:47pm On Feb 15 |
Benin word for Account na Aza. Bini language HNICEARTH: 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Why Are Bank Accounts Called 'aza' In Nigeria? by putin2: 12:53pm On Feb 15 |
Aza is igbo name for account. Most Street name in abroad is igbo |
Re: Why Are Bank Accounts Called 'aza' In Nigeria? by efogie: 12:55pm On Feb 15 |
HNICEARTH: AZA means save, house or sack were money or valuable are kept in Benin. This word was made famous among youth by Davido who happen to have a Benin background. My view. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Why Are Bank Accounts Called 'aza' In Nigeria? by putin2: 12:58pm On Feb 15 |
If the word is not igbo it will not be adopted in Street aza is pure igbo word, how many benin dey Street, ? To bring word. quote author=Kenmatt post=128464709] That word is not an Igbo word.[/quote] 1 Like |
Re: Why Are Bank Accounts Called 'aza' In Nigeria? by airsaylongcome: 1:02pm On Feb 15 |
HNICEARTH: Really?
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Re: Why Are Bank Accounts Called 'aza' In Nigeria? by efogie: 1:06pm On Feb 15 |
HNICEARTH: Personally, I and my people ( The Binis ) have been using the word AZA as SAVE orTREASURY ROOM/HOUSE from time in memorial. I have use it personally for over 50 years of my existence 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why Are Bank Accounts Called 'aza' In Nigeria? by efogie: 1:11pm On Feb 15 |
idomytin: The history of the people you mention started in Benin, UNIBEN to be precise 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Why Are Bank Accounts Called 'aza' In Nigeria? by emmabest2000(m): 1:12pm On Feb 15 |
LoveLeadsLand: 1 Like |
Re: Why Are Bank Accounts Called 'aza' In Nigeria? by efogie: 1:16pm On Feb 15 |
putin2: The maternal background of musician that brought the word to street happens to be from Benin. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Why Are Bank Accounts Called 'aza' In Nigeria? by Neddyogu(m): 1:17pm On Feb 15 |
HNICEARTH: Igbo word? What dialect? |
Re: Why Are Bank Accounts Called 'aza' In Nigeria? by efogie: 1:24pm On Feb 15 |
NaMe4: LOL |
Re: Why Are Bank Accounts Called 'aza' In Nigeria? by LoveLeadsLand(m): 1:30pm On Feb 15 |
Silentgroper:Ok. Thanks. In Igbo, "okute" or "okwute" is used both for "rock" and "stone". |
Re: Why Are Bank Accounts Called 'aza' In Nigeria? by Kingsley123456(m): 1:43pm On Feb 15 |
HNICEARTH: Ano believe you all, Una Sha like to dey stay relevant.... Na inferiority complex dey do una Take it or leave it 2 Likes 1 Share |
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