Top 20 Slang From Nigerian Music That Have Influenced The Streets

Some slang has found their way into the Nigeria streets from the music industry and they are not ready to fade fast.

Even when some of the songs in which these slang came from are no longer popular the slang refuse to leave the streets.

We bring you a collection of some widely used slang that found their way into the street.

1. 1. Eeyan Mayweather – Olamide

This slang came from the latest album of the king of street slang Olamide. Eeyan Mayweather literarily means somebody that is as wealthy as WBO Welter Weight boxing champion, Floyd Mayweather.

2. 2. Godwin – Korede Bello

This is from Mavins Record ‘mega superstar’ Korede Bello. Godwin literarily means every success recorded in all areas of life is attributed to God.

3. No Shaking – 2face Idibia
This term expresses one’s state of being/a temporary state of affairs

4. Alobam – Phyno
Alobam is another word for your brother from another mother, your friend that is closer than other friends. This is a common slang especially in the South east.

5. Koko – D’Banj
Saying the koko is like intensifying one’s expression on a subject matter.

6. Notin De Happen – 2face Idibia
This ascertains a state of chill.

7. No Long Tin – D’Banj
This is synonymous to another popular local saying no wahala.

8. Turn Up – Olamide
When you show up for a hangout, party, club or any form of celebratory gig with loud music and booze.

9. Smellos – Olamide
Smellos can be translated to mean guys who are dulling or ‘wanna be’ guys.

10. Shoro Niyen – Olamide
If you must express astonishment at some kin yarns, shoro niyen is the perfect reply to such.

11. Jagaban – YCee

The word Jagaban became popular after the All Progressive Congress chieftain, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu was conferred with the title by the late Emir of Borgu. Be that as it may, Jagaban was only attributed to Tinubu until fast rising singer YCee released a song titled Jagaban. Jagaban now means somebody of high influence according to YCee.

12. Gongo Aso- 9ice

 Though not new, Gongo Aso according to 9ice means the world will hear about your celebrations. The slang has been around with us for a while now and it is still here.

13. Koduro Soke – Olamide

Koduro soke is a slang that was coined from Olamide’s song Durosoke which means stay on top.

14. Woju O! – Kiss Daniel

The slang Woju o gets more popular when Kiss Daniel dropped his single Woju o. Woju literally means ‘look face’.

15. Baddo – Olamide
Baddo is the term used to connote the act of praising one’s reputation at a particular art

16. Jonze – D’Prince
Jonzing find its way to the street from D’Prince song. It means pride, being full of oneself.

17. Fi le,  Don Touch It! – D’Banj
This slang was brought to be by D’banj while still with Mo’hits Records. It literally means leave it as it is, don’t touch it. this slang has been employed by broadcasting stations when they require you to stay tuned and not change that dial.

18. Turn Up – Olamide
Turn up means you showing up at gig or events.

19. Orente –Adekunle Gold

Orente is a Yoruba word for beautiful lady but it was no longer in popular use until YBNL music act Adekunle Gold used it in his song titled as same.

20. Shoki – Lil Kesh

Shoki literally means quickie. It not only become a slang, its dance step has been ruling the dance floor for over a year now. It was originated by Olamide’s YBNL singer, Lil Kesh.

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