Category: General


Nigeria

Shakara

Showing off or being flashy to impress.
Example

Stop the shakara, we know you.

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Nigeria

Gbam

An expression of agreement or that something is exactly right.
Example

Gbam! You talk true.

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Nigeria

Owanbe

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

We dey go owanbe this weekend.

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Nigeria

Runs

Hustles or side gigs to make money, sometimes shady.
Example

She dey do runs to survive.

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Nigeria

Vibe

A feeling or mood; to get along well with someone.
Example

I dey vibe with that guy.

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Nigeria

Cruise

To joke, tease, or mess around, often at someone's expense.
Example

Dem dey cruise you, no vex.

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Nigeria

Code

A romantic partner or side lover kept discreetly.
Example

Him get code for that side.

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Ghana

Herh

An exclamation to get attention or express surprise.
Example

Herh! Wetin happen?

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Ghana

Bola

Big or huge.
Example

That be bola problem.

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Ghana

Charlie wote

Slippers or flip-flops (from a coastal town name).
Example

Wear your charlie wote make we go beach.

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