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    What’s the meaning of Steeze?

    What’s the meaning of Steeze in Nigeria?

    Steeze vs Drip vs Rizz vs Composure

    What does it mean when someone says I got steeze?

    Steeze 101

    In 2025, “steeze” is everywhere, from TikTok to music to everyday conversations. But what does steeze mean? Is steeze a new word? Whether you’re trying to understand the slang, how to use steeze in a sentence, or the difference between steeze vs drip, this guide breaks it down.

    Ebuka with steeze

    What’s the meaning of Steeze?

    The meaning of steeze is personal style and attitude. The word started in the skateboarding and snowboarding scenes of the 1980s and ’90s. It came from mixing “style” and “ease” — literally, being stylish without trying too hard. That combo gave us steeze, and sometimes steezy, steelo, or even steez.

    As skate culture made its way into hip-hop, the slang came with it. Songs like Grandmaster Flash’s “It’s Nasty (Genius of Love)” (1981) and GZA’s “Shadowboxing” (1995) dropped early references to steeze in music, helping the word spread.

    Now, in 2025, the meaning of steeze hasn’t changed. It still means effortless cool, whether you’re talking fashion, music, or just aura.

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    What’s the meaning of Steeze in Nigeria?

    Nigerian youth are always tapped into global fashion and culture, but trust us to add our own spice. That’s why steeze hits home. If you’re asking “what does steeze mean in Nigeria?” it perfectly describes what we already do: look good effortlessly.

    Rema with steeze

    It’s more than dressing well and looking good. It’s about the aura. Having steeze in Nigeria means to move like everything is on purpose without trying too hard. You can also call it stylish, confident, unbothered.

    ALSO READ: Alté Style by Aesthetic: 7 Nigerian Female Artists and How to Dress Like Them

    Steeze vs Drip vs Rizz vs Composure

    Gen Z slang is basically a language of its own, and words like steeze, drip, rizz, and composure get tossed around like confetti. They sound similar, but they’re not the same thing. Let’s break it down:

    Steeze = Style + Ease

    It’s the cool you don’t force. It’s your distinctive personality and aura.

    Example: “Mr. Farooq from Ojude-Oba has the steeze of a dozen horsemen.”

    Steeze meaning being answered by Mr Farooq

    Drip = Loud fashion flex

    Drip is all about the outfit. It’s expensive, coordinated and meant to be seen. Drip is your stylish appearance. If you’re wearing chains, shades and a designer logo screaming on your chest, you’re dripping.

    Example: “Davido’s drip is mad. He pulled up in VVS diamonds and a fur coat in Lagos heat.”

    Steeze meaning being defined by Davido's drip

    Rizz = Charm + Game

    Rizz is short for charisma. It’s the ability to charm or seduce others. It’s the sweet mouth, the sauce and the ability to move mad with confidence. Imagine someone who can pull your crush with just a “Hey, you.”

    Its usage as a noun is “Rizz”, and as a verb, it’s “Rizz” or “Rizz up.”

    Example: “He tried to rizz her up, but she wasn’t interested.”

    Composure = Cool + calm + collected

    This is about never being caught lacking, regardless of the environment and situation. When you think of composure, think of staying cool and “act like you’ve been here before.”

    Example: He kept his composure in front of the police despite being threatened with being locked up.”

    ALSO READ: 280+ Instagram Captions That’ll Get You Likes, Saves, and Maybe an Ex’s Text

    What does it mean when someone says I got steeze?

    If you get complimented that you have steeze, it means that you have a smooth, effortless style that can’t be taught and bought.

    When you think of people with steeze, think someone like video director TG Omori, who rocks haircuts that are cool af with the hardest swag.

    Photo credit: @boy_director on X.

    Think Ayra Starr, who rocks short skirts with the flyest demeanour. Think of Rema and his chaotic rave lord aesthetics that stay sharp and on-brand.

    Photo credit: The iMullar

    All I’m saying is these people will walk into a room and own it without saying a word. They got steeze.

    ALSO READ: 20 of the Best Nigerian Celebrity Hairstyles for Men in 2025

    Steeze 101

    Steeze is not:

    • Faking a look
    • Trying too hard
    • Being flashy for attention
    • Copying Pinterest from head to toe
    • 17 gold chains without coordination
    • Lastly, it’s what you have or don’t have

    Steeze is:

    • Main character energy
    • Having a signature
    • Comfort and looking good
    • More than dress, it’s confidence
    • Unbranded clothes over fake brands
    • Owning your awkwardness
    • Saying less but saying it with your chest
    • Respecting silence
    • Walking like the world is your runway
    • Knowing taste > money

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  • Every generation deserves love, and Gen-Zs are no exception. They may go about it in ways other generations can’t understand, but it works for them. This is how to know for sure that a Gen-Z Nigerian is flirting with you. 

    Emojis 

    Since most of the flirting is done over social media, they use a lot of emojis. If it’s not 🥺, it’s 🙈 or 🫣. 

    Social media marriage 

    They do a lot of things backwards, so before they send you a DM, they’re letting everyone know y’all are married. One day, they’ll just start calling you my wife/ husband. It is what it is.  

    Playlists 

    Once they know they like you, they’ve already made you a playlist. It doesn’t matter what streaming platform you use, they’ll get it done. Also, expect it to ruin your algorithm.

    RELATED: QUIZ: What Type of Flirt Are You?

    TikTok 

    Are they really flirting with you if they don’t send you at least 15 TikToks a day? Once they ask if you have a TikTok account, forget about it. 

    Calls

    They always start by saying they don’t talk much, but they’ll use calls to finish your battery. If they’re not buying airtime, they’re using FaceTime or WhatsApp. Your phone will be hot enough to cook beans, and they’ll still be going. 

    Violent attraction 

    Nothing says flirting like Gen-Zs alluding to you killing them. They let you know you’re hot, but not without stating how many ways they want you to use your hotness to end their life. 

    Biting

    When dogs like you, they lick your face. When Gen-Z Nigerians like you, they bite you. Don’t be scared. They’re just trying to absorb your flavour. 

    RELATED: Dear Nigerian Women, Let’s Talk About Your Flirting Skills

  • Since Gen-Z Nigerians should not be wasting their day doing things that give them joy, here’s a list of eight things they should be able to accomplish in a day. All they have to do is apply themselves.

    1) Build a startup

    What else are they doing that they can’t build and scale a startup before their estate gate is locked at 10 p.m.? They just have to wake up before 6 a.m.

    2) Create web4

    While the whole world is raving about web3, why not take it one step further and introduce web4. Virtual reality is cool but it’s getting boring. That’s why Gen-Z Nigerians should use their energy to create new webs. Why not virtual smelling? They should create an app that can tell us who farted in the room. Instead, they’re worrying about things like school.

    3) Launch their own cryptocurrency

    They can finally put all their phone pressing to good use.

    4) Rule a country

    Why be a leader of tomorrow when you can be the leader of today? Presiding over the affairs of a country seems like a more productive use of their time than sleep. What has sleep ever done for anyone?

    5) Add more hours to the day

    Create a new time system that allows for fifteen hours of personal growth and eight hours of sleep. The new time schedule should also allow for time to relax and bond with friends and family. If anyone can do it, the Gen-Z’s can.

    6) Solve the traffic problem in Lagos state

    They’ll be complaining about prices of cabs but will not do something to solve the traffic problem in Lagos state? That doesn’t really make sense. Maybe if they spent less time doing alte things, they can solve it in their next cab ride.

    7) End global warming

    Gen-Z’s are the ones that’ll need the Earth for longer, so they might as well put in the work. Millennials have gotten their best years out, they’ll be fine.

    8) Get to the bottom of the fuel scarcity

    Nigeria exports oil, but Nigeria doesn’t have fuel. 2+2 is supposed to be four, but that’s not what’s happening right now. What are the Gen-Z’s doing about the fuel scarcity?

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  • Angel, one of the resident Gen-Z’s in the ongoing Big Brother Nigeria has shown us that beyond being self-aware, she is also very funny. Here are a few times Angel has shown us that she is one of the top 5 funny women in Nigeria.

    1. She being a generous and accomodating side chick.

    2. Accepting cash for her dutty wines; a true business woman.

    3. Collecting lovers like infinity stones.

    5. Tears.

    6. A focused business woman.

  • Gen-Z is a name given to people born between the years of 1996-2015. We asked some Gen-Z Nigerians, to tell us 11 things they want the older generation Nigerians to know.

    Amina, 21

    Shut up, listen, and mind the business that pays you.

    Ada, 19

    You are always complaining that we like to follow trends and cannot think for ourselves, yet here you are having children for clout, and just because your mates had them too.

    Tolu, 17

    Why are you so afraid of change? Your way hasn’t worked so far, so why not try something else.

    Kunle, 19

    Your inability to fulfil your dreams are all on you. Just because you wanted to be a lawyer and it did not work out, does not mean you should force that rubbish on me. Please.

    Lillian, 20

    Why did you do us dirty like this? You are always complaining that we are not doing anything, but here we are living in the mess you left for us. Why do you keep demanding we fix what you broke? You had free education, scholarships, good civil service jobs that came with pension etc, yet somehow, how Nigeria is today is our fault? Don’t kill me please.

    Eno, 16

    You need to learn how to raise your children, because you seem to forget that the times are changing.

    Zainab, 19

    Please, older Nigerian women should stop glorying suffering in the name of marriage. You need to stop pretending the patriarchy is good to you. It’s not.

    Tobi, 18

    Please, less pressure on us. For everything. To get good grades and marry and all of that nonsense. We are here for a good time and not a long time.

    Chioma, 19

    See a therapist. You have a lot of childhood trauma to unpack. Know this, and know peace.

    Emeka, 18

    Why are you all so pretentious? All you people do is lie to one another, and lie to us too hoping we would not know you’re lying.

    Ahmed, 20

    Relax, you don’t know everything.

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