Most Nigerian slangs are actually Yoruba slangs, this is because most slangs stem from pidgin English, a language which is a cross between local dialects and English. It can also be referred to as broken English. Nigerian words and phrases are unique, however, some become popular trends used by people from different parts of West Africa as some cultures are similar. Nigerian bad words are also part and parcel of these popular slangs, as some are often used are insults. New slang words emerge every day with internet slangs being the category of words that spread like wildfire.

Top 4 of my favorite slangs are
1.Oya
2.Abeg
3.Fashi
4.Nawa
Oya

‘Oya’ is one Nigerian slang that has no definite meaning, however, it is used in a given context which could mean come, let’s go, start or basically just an endearment to begin something or respond. It is commonly used across the nation and in some neighbouring countries too. Oya is a slang born from pidgin English and one that will never leave the tongues of Nigerians.

Abeg

Abeg is a pidgin English for ‘I beg’. If you know a Nigerian, you would have heard this particular slang over and over again. Abeg is a plea and is simply means ‘please’. Just like English words or any other language the tone in which the word is said can alter the meaning. ‘Abeg’ can be a sincere plea, a sarcastic remark or a stern plea. Whichever one it is, “abeg” remains what it is.

Fashi

When someone tells you to fashi something, it means you should ignore. The slang became popular sometime around 2008/2009 and has stuck. The use of this slang is not as common as it used to be, however, it is catchy, and everyone understands it.

Nawa

‘Nawa’ is just like ‘Abeg’, the only difference is ‘Nawa’ is an exclamation. It is just like sighing but in words. This slang is used every day because, in Nigeria, there is always something to exclaim about. From the hardships to the comedy, trends, business social life, surprising things happen every day. The kinds of things that will make you say “nawa oh!”


But my most used has to be MAD OH!!!!! as in that thing is mad oh

you can add yours in the comments..

"How far" is the most used.

If not "How far",then it is nothing

blackjack21:
"How far" is the most used.

Howfar no be pidgin again o

mamaafrik:
If not "How far",then it is nothing

Howfa is no more pidgin o

Maaaaaad ooooooooh

Even my Mum is now use to me saying "oya now" tho I have been scolded, slapped just because of that demonic slang but I guess it's what it's
I use when I mean to say no problem, okay later, to end a discussion and so on

Thablownmindset:
Even my Mum is now use to me saying "oya now" tho I have been scolded, slapped just because of that demonic slang but I guess it's what it's
I use when I mean to say no problem, okay later, to end a discussion and so on

demonic slang ?