Amebo



Meaning

This word is used to refer to a person who likes to gossip or spread gossip and cannot be trusted.

It can also be used to refer to gossip itself.


Example

1 You too like amebo

2 That girl is an amebo


Origin: Nigeria



By AMANi July 20, 2018

Atikulate



Meaning

To make strategic and calculated moves.

Derived from the word "Atiku" also the name of former vice president of Nigeria Atiku Abubakar as he makes moves to become the next Nigerian president come 2019.


Example

Atiku dey atikulate seriously for this election.


Origin: Twitter NG



By AMANi July 13, 2018

Base on who u be



Meaning

1. A phrase used to sweet talk somebody into an agreement with you or getting something from them. Directly translate to "Because of who you are or how influential you are".

2. An insincere praise in order to persuade someone to do something for you.


Example

1. Baby base on who u be my heart don off
2. Base on who u be - Make i drink one bottle for your head


Origin: Warri



By AMANi June 20, 2018

Sure banker



Meaning

You can count on that, it can also mean trusted.


Example

Person 1: Abeg borrow me 5k i go pay you back later.
Person 2: You sure?
Person 1: sure banker


Origin: Nigeria



By AMANi June 20, 2018

Under G



Meaning

Means a sidechick or side Nigga.
Also mean Lowkey.


Example

Babe how far that your under G


Origin: Lagos



By AMANi August 28, 2016

Notin Do You



Meaning

1. You don't have a problem
2. You're on point


Example

Pass notin do you.
Go on you're on point.


Origin: Nigeria



By AMANi March 21, 2018

Jah



Meaning

To runaway from a place or from a group of people or person.


Example

Police enter my hood, come see how men dem dey jah


Origin: Benin



By AMANi September 11, 2017

Keke



Meaning

A tricycle vehicle with a cabin used for short commute within inner city.

They became popular after most major states in Nigeria banned motorbike from their cities as they were the preferred choice of getaway for criminals.


Example

If you reach NTA junction, enter keke tell them to stop you for salvation ministry church.


Origin: Port Harcourt



By AMANi June 10, 2018

Gbeskele



Meaning

Problem or there would be problem. Popularized by Burna Boy in his song anybody.


Example

Gbeskele go BURST if una no roger me.


Origin: Lagos



By AMANi August 26, 2019

Abeg limi



Meaning

Please, leave me alone!


Example

Abeg limi o! I no get your time today!


Origin: Warri



By AMANi February 15, 2018