#nigerian

A tag added to a sentence to mean "isn't it?" or "right?"

The stamping, footwork-heavy dance kicked off on the streets of Lagos.

You're wealthy — literally 'your moon is shining.'

To enjoy or vibe with something.

Trouble, wahala, a mess you didn't see coming.

Crazy, insane, off your rocker.

Completely, thoroughly, or very much so.

An exclamation of disbelief, frustration, or gentle protest.

A pompous, show-off person.

"Move your body" — get up and take action, or literally dance.

Bulletproof, untouchable, invincible.

To toast/chat up a woman — trying to win her interest.

A streetwise "area boy" who knows how things really work outside the rules.

She's/it's beautiful — literally 'it is ripe.'

A casual all-purpose greeting, roughly "what's up?" or "how's it going?"

To know something or someone, or to be skilled at something.

A cheap, no-frills roadside eatery.

Boss, master, or a respected senior figure.

Relax, chill out — literally 'keep the body.'

Crazy, mad, or acting like a fool — insult or friendly jab depending on tone.

A spendthrift — literally 'a planter.'

"Please" — a polite plea, borrowed from Igbo.

Child or kid.

You're in the loop, you belong — literally 'you are in soup.'

A real traditional female name, sometimes used unkindly as slang for an unsophisticated 'local' girl.

A big man — someone powerful, wealthy, or highly respected.

"What about...?" or "How about...?"

A good friend or close buddy.

A fool or gullible person.

A tag question meaning "isn't that so?" placed at the start or end of a sentence.

"No problem" — a universal expression of ease or agreement.

An armed robber — literally 'a market person.'

Literally 'white/fair woman' — a descriptive nickname for a light-skinned or white woman.

Trouble, a problem — literally 'oil bean.'

To be prideful, headstrong, or full of yourself.

A rickety, poorly-maintained old vehicle.

A true, ride-or-die friend — literally 'a corpse's sibling.'

A proverb meaning anger doesn't solve problems, so stay calm.

A ride-or-die best friend, fiercely loyal to you.

A little extra thrown in for free by a seller.