Lagos has become home to people from various tribes in the country – the Igbos, the Hausas, the Tivs and a lot of them.



Part of the reasons people come to live in Lagos is because it’s the commercial capital of the country and as thus, there’s a lot of business going on. But truly, how do you do business if you can’t get about in the local language which is Yoruba? Here are a few Yoruba words that will help you whenever you’re stuck in Lagos.

1. E kàárọ̀/E kaasán

E kàárọ̀ is the Yoruba word for ‘Good Morning’ while E kaasán is for ‘Good afternoon’. Throw that in when you’re at the office with the cleaner instead of the regular ‘Good Morning’



2. O wa

In a Lagos bus and the bus conductor calls your bus stop? Your response should be “O wa”. Else, the bus will drive past and you can’t do anything.




3. E fun mi fisi

You know how you walk into a local buka and you’re not satisfied with the amount of food they’ve given you? “E fun mi fisi” is the magic word. Say it and keep a smile and small portions will be added to your plate



4. Ẹ ṣé

Ẹ ṣé is Yoruba for ‘thank you’. So when you need to show gratitude to someone for a favour, pop in this word



5. E joor

E joor is Yoruba for ‘please’. So when you get into trouble and need someone to help out, say “e joor” and who knows?



6. Bẹẹ ni/Bẹẹ kọ

Bẹẹ ni means “yes” in Yoruba while Bẹẹ kọ means “no”. Would be really helpful if you have to go to any market in Lagos




7.Say "Egbon (bros) or Alaye (chairman)"

say it to any Yoruba man when you need his help. You will surely get help . Or sincerely he will tell you if he can't afford it.

8.

If u enter bus or molue without money, don't sit down In d molue o, just say "ajuwaya" u might be lucky-+
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What other Yoruba words will you teach a visitor to Lagos?

you don't need this crap, everyone understands pigeon english in lagos, if you get stuck, just speak "broken" if you get too stuck, it's better you speak igbo cos you will find an igbo man in every corner of lagos state. #nomansland

saintikechi:
you don't need this crap, everyone understands pigeon english in lagos, if you get stuck, just speak "broken" if you get too stuck, it's better you speak igbo cos you will find an igbo man in every corner of lagos state. #nomansland

Like i knew, mr. pls this is not a tribalism thread....it's just what majority of the people say...in day to day activities... i don't support segregation ....oh... somebody remind me of the towns that were in lagos from inception.... i hope i see one igbo community there

koresma26:



Like i knew, mr. pls this is not a tribalism thread....it's just what majority of the people say...in day to day activities...

you mean majority of yoruba people. majority of nigerians don't say that crap, they speak english or pigeon english "broken" we all have our local languages, trust me, igbos be like mtn "everywhere you go"

saintikechi:
you don't need this crap, everyone understands pigeon english in lagos, if you get stuck, just speak "broken" if you get too stuck, it's better you speak igbo cos you will find an igbo man in every corner of lagos state. #nomansland

suffering from a chronic mental illness I guess

macof:


am suffering from a chronic mental illness I guess

i thought so too.

saintikechi:

i thought so too.

modifying my post
the act of a deranged fool