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Why Are Motorcyclists Called Okada Riders? by Dilijingsly(m): 11:31am On Nov 25, 2023 |
Whats the origin of the word okada? 1 Like |
Re: Why Are Motorcyclists Called Okada Riders? by Optimum2023: 11:35am On Nov 25, 2023 |
Because the first bike rider in Nigeria was from a town called Okada, in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of Edo State. . . Okay, this is a joke. Every Nigerian ought to own a portion of the Federal Capital Territory. Abuja is our common heritage as Nigerian citizens. The good thing is, Land no cost for Abuja, Na you wan buy am for Maitama. Even sef, Land no even cost for Maitama, Na you no buy am on time. For as low as 800k, you can become a Landlord in Abuja. Don't take my word for it, you can click this LINK to see for yourself. 11 Likes |
Re: Why Are Motorcyclists Called Okada Riders? by zeuss: 11:35am On Nov 25, 2023 |
In the early 1980's Okada was the pioneer location of commercial cyclist. Okada in the then Bendel and now Edo state. 90 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: Why Are Motorcyclists Called Okada Riders? by spinna: 11:39am On Nov 25, 2023 |
Because the first time poverty made Nigerians start to consider ferrying others for fee with motorcycles was in Okada Edo/Benin area.. before then a motorbike was a lesser vehicle most had cars Other Nigeria inventions from poverty include the satchet series..satchet water, satchet milo, detergent etc were unknown before.. 114 Likes 10 Shares |
Re: Why Are Motorcyclists Called Okada Riders? by Marketgists(f): 11:43am On Nov 25, 2023 |
Okada |
Re: Why Are Motorcyclists Called Okada Riders? by JASONjnr(m): 12:44pm On Nov 25, 2023 |
If you're asking Nigerians the origin of Okada, you should as well ask them the origin of many other indigenous words that we've been using over time. Like why we call it Garri or Akara or classify Okada as machine. 8 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Why Are Motorcyclists Called Okada Riders? by OgunleyeA1: 2:22pm On Nov 26, 2023 |
Why do pizza come in circle, cut in triangle and served in a square box ?? ? 33 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Why Are Motorcyclists Called Okada Riders? by Sonnobax15(m): 2:23pm On Nov 26, 2023 |
![]() Maybe it was the first japanese bike that stormed Naija.. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why Are Motorcyclists Called Okada Riders? by saasala(m): 2:23pm On Nov 26, 2023 |
Don't stress yourself Here is the Wikipedia link to that: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Okada_(motorcycle_taxi) Check the attached image for the excerpts from Wiki 58 Likes 3 Shares
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Re: Why Are Motorcyclists Called Okada Riders? by Flame333: 2:23pm On Nov 26, 2023 |
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Re: Why Are Motorcyclists Called Okada Riders? by landmark86: 2:23pm On Nov 26, 2023 |
Why they are called OKADA. OKADA is a town in Edo State. Osas began Osin Osin began Ewin Ewin began Edwin Edwin began Osewinge Osewinge began igbeniedon Igbeniedon began Eruda Eruda began Anini Anini began Idehen Idehen began Onua Onua began Aidevoh Aidevoh began Deloje Deloje began Oshimole Oshimole began Aibudefe Aibudefe was the first man to start using bike for transport in Lagos in earlier 60's. Mind you his great/great/grandfather (Osas) are from OKADA. If you don't get it forget about it. ![]() ![]() ![]() 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why Are Motorcyclists Called Okada Riders? by nairalanda1(m): 2:23pm On Nov 26, 2023 |
Dilijingsly: Okada Air Modifed For people of a certain age, the premier private airline in Nigeria in the 1980's was Okada Ai[/b]r, founded by Chief Igbinedion, the Esama of Benin Kingdom. (It was one of two airlines, the other being Kabo Air, which operated out of Kano). Here is the etymology of the word vide Wikipedia [b]Commercial motorcycles were nicknamed after Okada Air (a now defunct Nigerian airline, itself named after the hometown of its owner, Chief Gabriel Igbinedion) because they could manoeuvre through the heavy traffic of Lagos and take passengers to their destinations in a timely manner, in the same way as the airline. The ironic humour of an airline's name being used for commercial motorcyclists, as well as the local familiarity with Okada Air, caused the nickname of okada to outlive the airline from which it originated, which many Nigerians no longer remember. In January 2020, the word "okada" was added to the Oxford English Dictionary January updates, along with 28 other widely used Nigerian words Not everywhere calls motorcycles Okada. In the North, they are called Achaba or 'going' or at one time 'Express'. Modifed 2...Below, pictures of Okada air planes (first one taken in Luxembourg in 1985). The airline existed from 1983-97 P.S I am old. Must go play with the great grandchildren ![]() 60 Likes 4 Shares
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Re: Why Are Motorcyclists Called Okada Riders? by BOSSkesh(m): 2:23pm On Nov 26, 2023 |
Here to learn |
Re: Why Are Motorcyclists Called Okada Riders? by atobs4real(m): 2:23pm On Nov 26, 2023 |
Na state do am |
Re: Why Are Motorcyclists Called Okada Riders? by nams77: 2:23pm On Nov 26, 2023 |
There is a town in Edo state called Okada. The Esama of Benin( Chief Igbinedion) floated an airlines called Okada airways, it didn't survive. Bikes were called Okada because of there speed and swiftness in getting you to your destination. Just like an airplane would. There you have it, op 59 Likes 5 Shares |
Re: Why Are Motorcyclists Called Okada Riders? by Jokerman(m): 2:23pm On Nov 26, 2023 |
From EDo state of course |
Re: Why Are Motorcyclists Called Okada Riders? by HealthKelvin: 2:24pm On Nov 26, 2023 |
Many Nigerian word their origin from abroad but we have localized it perfectly for our own usage. Examples: dash (from Portuguese), yash, okada, legedisbenz, Jones, mumu, Olosho, ashawo, etc… Okada Airline the name of a commercial airline that debuted in Nigeria in the 90’s owned by former Edo state governor’s father; Gabriel Igbinedion. The airline failed due to military interventions/restrictions. 1 Like |
Re: Why Are Motorcyclists Called Okada Riders? by Chigozie321: 2:24pm On Nov 26, 2023 |
zeuss:Interesting |
Re: Why Are Motorcyclists Called Okada Riders? by triplo3: 2:24pm On Nov 26, 2023 |
spinna:Keke napep too |
Re: Why Are Motorcyclists Called Okada Riders? by callmevirus(m): 2:24pm On Nov 26, 2023 |
Nothing concern me but E dey mind |
Re: Why Are Motorcyclists Called Okada Riders? by atobs4real(m): 2:24pm On Nov 26, 2023 |
Na state do am Not Southwest though |
Re: Why Are Motorcyclists Called Okada Riders? by iamblest(m): 2:24pm On Nov 26, 2023 |
Okada got its nickname from okada airline! Due to the fact that motorcycles could easy meander thru tough terrain with ease and it was fast just like the okada airline aeroplanes. people started calling it okada, like the airliner. 16 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why Are Motorcyclists Called Okada Riders? by atobs4real(m): 2:24pm On Nov 26, 2023 |
Na state do am Lol Not Southwest though But South South |
Re: Why Are Motorcyclists Called Okada Riders? by NJV: 2:24pm On Nov 26, 2023 |
Motorcyclists are called okada riders because they ride okada. Simple! 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Why Are Motorcyclists Called Okada Riders? by Emu4life(m): 2:25pm On Nov 26, 2023 |
I have another question. What do you call the ACT of carrying another person on your bike?? |
Re: Why Are Motorcyclists Called Okada Riders? by MANNABBQGRILLS: 2:25pm On Nov 26, 2023 |
It originated from the now defunct Nigerian airline, Okada Air, nicknamed so because they could manoeuvre through the heavy traffic of Lagos and take passengers to their destinations in a timely manner, in the same way as the airline. Originates from the Edo town of Okada. 8 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: Why Are Motorcyclists Called Okada Riders? by Benjaniblinks(m): 2:25pm On Nov 26, 2023 |
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Re: Why Are Motorcyclists Called Okada Riders? by Ibime(m): 2:26pm On Nov 26, 2023 |
zeuss: Chief Igbinedion also had Okada Air airlines, so I believe Benin is the origin |
Re: Why Are Motorcyclists Called Okada Riders? by GentuLion: 2:26pm On Nov 26, 2023 |
Dilijingsly: It's called "Going" in the North... I got to know this when I went for my NYSC. So the name Okada, is not general! 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Why Are Motorcyclists Called Okada Riders? by MANNABBQGRILLS: 2:26pm On Nov 26, 2023 |
OgunleyeA1:Because people want to eat 🍕 2 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Why Are Motorcyclists Called Okada Riders? by GloriousGbola: 2:27pm On Nov 26, 2023 |
There used to be an airline called okada It was based in Benin. If I recall the name was attached to bikes because of the speed to your destination. And alot of edo slang seems to be organic. Most car nicknames also originated from edo. 4 Likes |
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