• Owambe = Those massive, colorful parties with loud music, endless food, and non-stop dancing. If you haven’t been to an Owambe, do you even Naija? • Chop knuckle = The classic fist bump greeting a quick way to say “I see you” without the handshake drama. • Shakara = When someone’s showing off or flexing, usually with a bit of swag and confidence. • Japa = To run away or escape, especially when things get tough or the wahala begins. • Gist = Juicy gossip or the latest news everyone’s talking about. • Soro Soke = “Speak up” a call to be loud and make your voice heard. • Ehen! = The versatile “okay” or “I hear you” used to keep conversations flowing. • Wahala = Trouble or problem. When you hear “wahala dey,” better brace yourself. • Area boy = Local street hustler or guy known in the neighborhood, sometimes feared, sometimes respected. • Baba = A respectful term for an older man or someone in charge, like “boss.”
Naija slang isn’t just language it’s culture, attitude, and vibes all rolled into one!
Zainab
5 hrs ago• Owambe = Those massive, colorful parties with loud music, endless food, and non-stop dancing. If you haven’t been to an Owambe, do you even Naija?
• Chop knuckle = The classic fist bump greeting a quick way to say “I see you” without the handshake drama.
• Shakara = When someone’s showing off or flexing, usually with a bit of swag and confidence.
• Japa = To run away or escape, especially when things get tough or the wahala begins.
• Gist = Juicy gossip or the latest news everyone’s talking about.
• Soro Soke = “Speak up” a call to be loud and make your voice heard.
• Ehen! = The versatile “okay” or “I hear you” used to keep conversations flowing.
• Wahala = Trouble or problem. When you hear “wahala dey,” better brace yourself.
• Area boy = Local street hustler or guy known in the neighborhood, sometimes feared, sometimes respected.
• Baba = A respectful term for an older man or someone in charge, like “boss.”
Naija slang isn’t just language it’s culture, attitude, and vibes all rolled into one!