Nigerian slang moves fast. One minute you’re fluent, the next minute someone drops a word in the group chat, and everyone starts asking what it means or acting as if they understand it. If you’ve never been the clueless one or played along or quickly checked online for context, this quiz is for you.
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Questions
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“Datiemo” means _____
“Datiemo” is a Yoruba slang which means to know your real friends, people or squad. Its coinage is credited to a popular internet personality called Tunde Perry.
“Yamskii” means ____.
“Ifati/Ifatizzy” means what?
“Ifa” or “Ifati” or “Ifatizzy” means if at all. It’s a slang created by a buzzing Nigerian artiste Mavo. It’s part of his constructed language, Bizzylingua.
“Dey Plizzy” translates to ____.
We use this for someone being unrealistic, delusional or not taking something seriously. “Dey Plizzy” is a new variation of Dey play. It’s a slang created by a buzzing Nigerian artiste Mavo. It’s part of his constructed language, Bizzylingua.
Do you know what “Ganusi” means?
This is Yoruba for putting one’s mouth (involvement) where not invited. It can also be a noun for a sly or someone goes where uninvited. The slang is credited to Fuji artist Wasiu “K1” Ayinde.
“Chakam” means _____.
“Chakam” is all about keeping receipts—usually by taking a screenshot. Fun fact: the word itself imitates the click of a camera shutter.
“Take Ham Play” can be decoded to mean?
This slang is used to stress the seriousness or importance of an issue, a way of warning not to take matters lightly.
“Everywhere Go First Blurr” means to ______.
This one pops up when you’re confused, shocked or just emotionally overwhelmed. It’s an expression to use when you don’t even know what’s happening anymore. For example: “If my babe cheats on me, everywhere go first blur.”
“Oblee” means ______.
Oblee” is a Nigerian slang term, popularised by artist Seyi Vibez, meaning to live life fully (“be outside”), enjoy yourself and have fun.
“Wamless” means _____.
This is a Nigerian slang for “no problem” or “no issues” or “no worries” or “no wahala.”
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You know your way around the slangs, but sometimes you need context or a younger cousin to explain. You get the jokes eventually, but stop pretending you’re catching every vibe.
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Okay, this is rough. Either you’ve been living under a rock, just came back from another planet, or your social media is non-existent.
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