Lagos is the heartbeat of Nigeria-economically, socially and otherwise. From the comical to the puzzling and the most shocking, it all happens in this city of over 15 million people. It is a fascinating place to be.

Due to the complexities that make Lagos unique, people have evolved different ways to communicate, interact and pass along messages which can only be understood by people who are familiar with these slangs.

As a first time visitor in Lagos, you need to keep these slangs at your finger-tips as they may come handy at any time. Jovago.com, Africa’s No 1 hotel booking portal shares 5 street parlance you must know if you are resident in the centre of excellence.

Johnny Just Come

Also known as JJC, it is an argot used to describe someone who is naive because they are visiting an unfamiliar terrain for the first time. If people find this to be your status, they may want to take advantage of you. So, do not act like a JJC especially when you are inside a public bus or transacting business.

Akube

Amongst traders of Igbo extraction, Akube refers to goods or products that have little quality or have been previously used. Interestingly, many people have come to associate themselves with Akube products as its affordability attracts higher purchase.

Shine Your Eyes

Shine your eyes simply admonish you to be very vigilant. This is because Lagos is a crowded city and nearly everyone is in a hurry. You should be vigilant and conscious. By the you do not need to worry too much because Lagos is safe but ensure that you shine your eyes always.

On You Own

Oyo is a state in South-west Nigeria. However, when ear catches that word, they are not referring to Oyo Staterather it simply means you are On Your Own. For example, if you want to borrow money from a friend, he uses the acronym Oyo, it means it is not possible. It is often used to express negation.

Owambe

Even though Owambe is a Yoruba slang, it is now a universal expression for partying. So, when next you hear Owambe, get your traditional wear ready, you are going for a christening, birthday or wedding and ensure that you enjoy yourself.

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Lol...owambe..

THIS IS LAGOS-AKbee
This is Lagos
The city of excellence
Where men and women
are always up anytime, anyday
In search of "our daily bread"
Lagos is a no man's land
Where illegality knows no bound
Femi the guy next door belongs
To a gang
But he claims to work with First bank
As a senior accountant
i dare not raise alarm
Cos sometimes The law could be used against an informant
Sade is a business woman
She is always home in the daytime
But goes to work in the Island
at night

Everyman has his own business
To face
I have my own path to trek
Although i dont know where
This journey will end
I will scale fences when gates are locked
Cos glory is for those who have guts
Im man enough
We are 11 in a room
Meant for only three
Sometimes you just have to join a long queue
But we are still breathing

Yes there still lies a divide
Between the haves and haves not
The Island is another world
Its quiet diffent from this slum
But it is crystal clear
That we do breath the same air
And watch the same sun

Rise and set

Lagos is a hard bone
That We cant help but chew
We toil and grin
we are used to faking a smile
Lagos is our city
We have learnt to embrace
Everything that comes our way
We won't stop hoping for better days
One day Our hustle shall pay
And we shan't fake a smile
Yes we shan't fake a smile anymore

THIS IS LAGOS

"park well"

ok

what of this latest Nairaland slang

Awon werey 100%

Money Slangs: Waso (50 Naira); 10fibre (100naira), 20fibre(200naira); 2fibre=1shandy (do the maths); Figo (500naira)

Trouble Slangs: Gobe, kasala (when you hear these, you better hold your body)


Bus slangs: Just scream 'Owa' at your conductor to control your drive to stop your bus.


Also learn others like 'Olosho', 'Shima', 'Ashanna', insultive words for women.


Skushi/Werey 100% = craze/madness: so when they say you have skushi, well, theyre telling you youre crazy/mad!

Eja (fish) = Weed [my niggas will understand this ].

Nothing new save akube

Oshe

Naija is one too

Clear Road...

This list is not comprehensive at all. There are many others.

am not familiar with many so would just read the comments

"Koro nii"

Pilele ....who doesn't know what it means? ask me

And this made front page? The Mod eh!

seriously how will this slangs save u from those criminals at mile 2 wen they break ur car windows and demand for ur phones and cash?


or how will the slangs save u from the hold up from apapa to festac every evening..


OP RECIEVE SENSE

Seen

Ajebo
Maga

Abokï, gandoki, mutula, kowope, rosco,

Goroso, Alata, ija

Stop Sebe
Ojo - Police
Irin Tutu - Gun
Olosho- Prostitute
Karishika - olosho
Ilefo
Igara
Buate
Waso....abbreviation for Wazobia. That's the
street name for #50.
White..... #50
Shandy... #20
Faiba--#5
Shandy-#20
White-#50
Awo-#100
Oloye-#1000.

LASTMA.
I'm not going to tell you the meaning. Just
mess with any LASTMA official, then you'll
know the meaning. If you're a bus driver
(even in proxima potency), you should take
note of this; to avoid stories that touch the
pocket.


Aaaaaaah!!!
When you are in a heated arguement with
another Lagosian especially conductors or
those agberos and it looks very likely that
a physical fight is on the way, just shout
the word 'Aaaaaaah!' 3 times and end with
by screaming the word 'Emi, emi, emi, wa
ku leni!'
Say this and you would immediately notice
a look of panic on the other guy's face.

love no Mans land

here I come too

Humb thread

Awon werey 100% abeg wetin e mean?