Cut Soap For Me

The term is believed to have originated from internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo boys. In Nigerian pop culture, it has become an alternative way of asking someone to show you the way.

My sister, cut soap for me na this New year!

Magriza

Magriza is a slang term for grandmother.

I was raised by magriza.

Chineke

Chineke is the creator of the universe and everything good in it along with rain, trees, and other plants

Chineke, I can't believe I failed.

FLOTUS

First Lady Of The United States

Did you hear that the FLOTUS plagiarized her speech?

Batlao Hurda

A social media term that means they will hurt you.

You think he loves you... Batlao hurda mntase.

Ikati

Ikati is a Nguni name for a cat.

Xhosa: Ndifuna ikati.
Zulu: Ngifuna ikati.

Mfethu

Mfethu is a Nguni term, short for mfowethu, meaning my brother. It is generally used to refer to a man, doesn’t have to be related to you.

Dankie for featuring me, mfethu.

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Xokshame

Xokshame is a Xhosa social media slang term for "I am joking / I am lying".

I hate my ex girlfriend. Lol xokshame.

Nigerian Naira

Currency of Nigeria (NGN) issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria. 1 Naira = 100 kobo.

The naira was introduced in 1973 to replace the pound.

Zodwa

Mentally challenged,crazy

Ngwanola o zodwa