Nigeria

Owanbe

A lavish Nigerian party, especially Yoruba celebrations with music and food.
Example

We dey go owanbe this weekend.

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Wetin

What? Used to ask what something is or what is happening.
Example

Wetin dey happen here?

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Yarn

To talk, chat, or tell a story; sometimes to lie.
Example

Stop to yarn dust, talk true.

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Oga

Boss, master, or a person in authority. A title of respect.
Example

Oga, good morning sir.

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Kolo

Crazy or mentally unstable.
Example

This heat go make person kolo.

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Nyash

Buttocks or backside.
Example

The dress they fit her nyash.

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Jare

An emphatic filler adding urgency or emphasis, like "please" or "just". From Yoruba.
Example

Come here jare!

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Abeg

Please; used to plead, urge, or soften a request. From "I beg".
Example

Abeg help me carry this bag.

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Gbese

Buttocks; similar to nyash.
Example

She wear jeans wey show her gbese.

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Waka

To walk or move; also an insulting hand gesture.
Example

I go waka reach there.

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