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Top 20 Slang From Music That Have Influenced The Streets by Temilayoborbor(m): 5:36pm On Dec 29, 2015 |
Some slang has found their way into the Nigeria streets from the music industry and they are not ready to fade fast. Even when some of the songs in which these slang came from are no longer popular the slang refuse to leave the streets. 1. Eeyan Mayweather – Olamide This slang came from the latest album of the king of street slang Olamide. Eeyan Mayweather literarily means somebody that is as wealthy as WBO Welter Weight boxing champion, Floyd Mayweather. 2. Godwin – Korede Bello This is from Mavins Record ‘mega superstar’ Korede Bello. Godwin literarily means every success recorded in all areas of life is attributed to God. 3. No Shaking – 2face Idibia This term expresses one’s state of being/a temporary state of affairs 4. Alobam – Phyno Alobam is another word for your brother from another mother, your friend that is closer than other friends. This is a common slang especially in the South east. 5. Koko – D’Banj Saying the koko is like intensifying one’s expression on a subject matter. 6. Notin De Happen – 2face Idibia This ascertains a state of chill. 7. No Long Tin – D’Banj This is synonymous to another popular local saying no wahala. 8. Turn Up – Olamide When you show up for a hangout, party, club or any form of celebratory gig with loud music and booze. 9. Smellos – Olamide Smellos can be translated to mean guys who are dulling or ‘wanna be’ guys. 10. Shoro Niyen – Olamide If you must express astonishment at some kin yarns, shoro niyen is the perfect reply to such. 11. Jagaban – YCee The word Jagaban became popular after the All Progressive Congress chieftain, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu was conferred with the title by the late Emir of Borgu. Be that as it may, Jagaban was only attributed to Tinubu until fast rising singer YCee released a song titled Jagaban. Jagaban now means somebody of high influence according to YCee. 12. Gongo Aso- 9ice Though not new, Gongo Aso according to 9ice means the world will hear about your celebrations. The slang has been around with us for a while now and it is still here. 13. Koduro Soke – Olamide Koduro soke is a slang that was coined from Olamide’s song Durosoke which means stay on top. 14. Woju O! – Kiss Daniel The slang Woju o gets more popular when Kiss Daniel dropped his single Woju o. Woju literally means ‘look face’. 15. Baddo – Olamide Baddo is the term used to connote the act of praising one’s reputation at a particular art 16. Jonze – D’Prince Jonzing find its way to the street from D’Prince song. It means pride, being full of oneself. 17. Fi le, Don Touch It! – D’Banj This slang was brought to be by D’banj while still with Mo’hits Records. It literally means leave it as it is, don’t touch it. this slang has been employed by broadcasting stations when they require you to stay tuned and not change that dial. 18. Turn Up – Olamide Turn up means you showing up at gig or events. 19. Orente –Adekunle Gold Orente is a Yoruba word for beautiful lady but it was no longer in popular use until YBNL music act Adekunle Gold used it in his song titled as same. 20. Shoki – Lil Kesh Shoki literally means quickie. It not only become a slang, its dance step has been ruling the dance floor for over a year now. It was originated by Olamide’s YBNL singer, Lil Kesh. |
Re: Top 20 Slang From Music That Have Influenced The Streets by Mubbyleey(m): 5:39pm On Dec 29, 2015 |
Full of negativity... Causing havocs in the life of many Nigerian youths. I cry for this Generation. 1 Like |
Re: Top 20 Slang From Music That Have Influenced The Streets by rheether(f): 5:43pm On Dec 29, 2015 |
Oshe sneh. 1 Like |
Re: Top 20 Slang From Music That Have Influenced The Streets by CountDracula(m): 5:45pm On Dec 29, 2015 |
My fellow widows - Patience Jonathan... She's also an artist, or atleast she was... 1 Like |
Re: Top 20 Slang From Music That Have Influenced The Streets by Meeloreh(f): 6:00pm On Dec 29, 2015 |
It's gradually amputating spoken English among the youth n teenagers. Some can't express themselves without this craps. I use these words too(turn up ) but not like saying them all the time and unable to speak fluently without it. |
Re: Top 20 Slang From Music That Have Influenced The Streets by tammyboy1(m): 2:53pm On Dec 31, 2015 |
Baddest, connect,etc |
Re: Top 20 Slang From Music That Have Influenced The Streets by Sinistami(m): 7:19am On May 10, 2018 |
I dont think no shaking was actually coined from Tuface though. |
Re: Top 20 Slang From Music That Have Influenced The Streets by Adeniranjacob: 8:31am On May 10, 2018 |
Osha prapra |
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