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You can’t talk about Nigerian slang without talking about Nigerian music. Right from time, Nigerian artists have intentionally or unintentionally coined new words or provided a platform for niche slang to make their way into regular pop culture. Zule Zoo did it with Kerewa, 2Baba did it with Nothing Dey Happen, and Olamide did it with Baddo and Who You Epp?

With new music dropping every day, the shelf-life of slang has reduced. So befpre the current crop of popular slangs fade away, let’s find out the artists responsible for them.

1. E Choke

Yes, Shakespeare wrote about two annoying lovers who drank sniper. But did he come up with one of the most iconic slangs of all time? No. Once you like something, the first thing that comes to mind is E Choke. It could be a song or a bomb ass outfit; omo, anything can choke you these days. If you’re feeling like a baddie, follow it with E restrict airflow or Who dey breet? Once again, Davido >>>>>>>Shakespeare.

2. Ma Fo

Naira Marley made this slang popular with his 2019 song of the same name. Yoruba people will tell you Ma Fo means “don’t break it”, but marlians will look you in the eye and tell you it means “Don’t be intimidated or afraid”, and honestly, I’ll go with the latter.

3. Zazoo

No one knows what it means, but it’s provocative, and it gets the people going! If you know the meaning of Zazoo, please step forward and teach me. Portable, how far? Let’s run these extra moral lessons.

4. Opor

This list has so many people attached that it’s crazy. From the Naira Marley song of the same name that features Zlatan and Lil Kesh to the other Rexxie version that features Zlatan (again) and Ladipoe, collaborations with this word, omo, o por.

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5. Aza

Making a massive comeback on features with Wizkid on Fake Love, Tiwa Savage on Lova Lova and Davido on Aza, 2018 was undoubtedly the return of Duncan Mighty. While all these songs slapped, Aza featuring the DMW was the one that introduced us to this slang. Apparently, saying the word account is too much work for us these days, so we had to shorten it.

6. E Be Tins

You’ve probably said E be tins once or twice and sighed right after if you live in Nigeria. Even though this was already common, it took Dremo making a song about it for the slang to actually stick. Truly and truly, e really be tins on the streets these days.

7. Gege

You must hear someone shouting Gege anywhere you see people dancing. While its origin is debatable, it sounds like the short form of another slang, Mayorkun’s “This bread no be Agege.” If it is, then Mayrokun needs to get his flower for introducing us to this sick hype sound.

8. Watimagbo

Davido strikes again! Gen Zs have been rinsing Watimagbo and who can blame them. Dropping this gem on High with Adekunle Gold, Davido reminds us that he’s not our mate, and we should’ve heard about his doings by now. But for those who aren’t familiar, they’ll soon find out.

9. Gbe body e

Nigerians love a good motivational slang, and Gbe body e provides peak motivation. Made popular by Zlatan on Killin Dem with Burna Boy, this slang provides ginger that goes beyond dancing or having fun. When life hits, it’s necessary to gbe body no matter what.

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Conrad Johnson-Omodiagbe

May 31, 2022

Pop

Davido, Mayorkun, Naira Marley, Portable, Zlatan
Coca-Cola released Ginjaaah Your Flow, an uplifting song in collaboration with Mayorkun a few weeks ago and the reception has been off the hook! It is still Ginjaaah O’Clock as the trendy song now has an exciting music video.

The video featuring Mayorkun, Izzy Odigie, LordSky, Priscilla Ojo, GGB Dance Crew, Diana Eneje, DJ Abba and Josh2Funny, was unveiled with a launch party to thousands of Coke lovers in Lagos and Abuja on Sept 10th and 11th respectively and live-streamed on social media.

In the entertaining video, Mayorkun excitedly performed the Ginjaaah Your Flow dance choreographed by Izzy Odigie, a follow-up to the trendy Coca-Cola dance challenge generating thousands of entries on Instagram and Triller.

“Ginjaaah”, Coca-Cola’s urban representation of the word “Ginger”; means to liven up. It is a word of encouragement used by Coke lovers to inspire themselves to cheer up and get in the flow. The refreshing Ginjaaah of Coca-Cola enables you to be in the moment and turn whatever dull moment life brings, into positive energy. After all, sipping an ice-cold Coke is often the first step to unleashing the Ginjaaah in you!

To learn more about Ginjaaah Your Flow, follow Coca-Cola Nigeria on Instagram and YouTube. You can also follow the hashtag – #GinjaaahYourFlow

Watch the Ginjaaah Your Flow music video here.

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Kunle Ologunro

September 11, 2021

Announcements, Pop

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Coca-Cola has launched the “Ginjaaah Your Flow” dance challenge, a nod to the success of its new song released in collaboration with Mayorkun and Masterkraft.

The company collaborated with renowned dancer, Izzy Odigie, to create the choreography, which is a series of arm movements and hip shakes after enjoying a refreshing sip of an ice-cold Coke. Speaking about her composition, Izzy noted, “Ginjaaah Your Flow naturally makes you want to burst into a dance regardless of your mood, so get up and join @iammayorkun & I in the #GinjaaahYourFlow dance challenge with Coca-Cola”.

The dance challenge is quickly gaining steam on Instagram and Triller will have hundreds of entries uploaded. For a chance to enter to win, watch the dance routine here and post your own entry with the hashtag #GinjaaahYourFlow. The contest is open through September.

Six Coke lovers stand to win cash prizes of N500k, N300k and N150k on Instagram and Triller. To qualify; participants will recreate the ‘Ginjaaah Your Flow’ dance routine to the Coca-Cola track, with a bottle of Coca-Cola in view. In their caption, participants will tag @cocacola_NG and share how Coke gives them Ginjaaah.

See choreography here.

To learn more about the Ginjaaah Your Flow dance challenge, follow Coca-Cola Nigeria on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. You can also follow the hashtag – #GinjaaahYourFlow

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Kunle Ologunro

September 11, 2021

Announcements, Pop

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Nigeria’s hit machine, Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel (Mayorkun), aka The Mayor of Lagos (TMOL), notable for his ad-libs “Gege!”, “This bread no be Agege!”, is the toast of every musician for a hit song. Have you been wondering how you can meet Mayorkun? We have brought fast and guaranteed ways for you.
1. In your dreams
Your dreams are valid, my dear. Go to bed listening to Mayorkun at exactly volume four; it won’t work if it gets higher. Listen to his songs for precisely 27 minutes and fall asleep. He will show up in your dreams and discuss Agege bread with you.
1. When you stream his videos
Or you can just stream his videos to see why Davido said he is the biggest artist in 2020.
1. Attend his concerts
This one will be hard now that they have started closing event centres, but when they open, break your piggy bank and pay for a Mayorkun show. If you don’t have enough money, manifest it.
1. Tell God
You can just report him to God and beg God to manifest your love into Mayorkun’s heart. If Mayorkun does not see you, he should not be able to Gege again.
1. Try Davido
Just go to his dm every day and be calling him boss until he responds. When he finally replies to you, ask him to fix a meeting between you and Mayorkun.
1. Go to the Agege and shout TMOL 3 times
What is his name? The Mayor of Lagos. What is his favourite saying? Gege. Think about it. If you stand at the highest peak of the busiest roundabout in Agege and call his name, Mayorkun will appear in flesh and blood.
1. Mayorkun becomes your driver
In the Close-up Season of smile campaign, Mayorkun will be driving around Lagos to pick random people and be their driver for the day. Mayorkun will be giving many people a reason to smile. Wahala for who no dey road when Mayorkun dey pick passengers o.

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Muhammed Akinyemi

January 4, 2021

Inside Life

Closeup, how to, how to meet a celebrity, Mayorkun
There’s so much new music being released that it’s hard for even the most loyal fans to wade through the trash to find the gems. That’s why we’ve created #BumpThis – a Friday series that features new songs, by and featuring Nigerians, that you absolutely need to hear.

Joeboy — “Call”

2019 was a year filled with impressive breakout stars, and Joeboy still managed to stand out with his consistently great songs. He’s carried that energy into 2020 with the fantastic “Call”.

On the supremely catchy song, Joeboy sings to the woman he loves, promising to be there for her whenever she needs him. As the lead single from his upcoming debut album, “Call” is a truly exciting effort.

Mayorkun — “Of Lagos”

After scoring one of the biggest Nigerians songs of 2020 so far, “Geng”, DMW star, Mayorkun is already back with another certified banger, the infectious “Of Lagos”.

Even though he spends most of the song repeating “Of Lagos”, the track miraculously never feels grating or boring. It just ends up being further proof that everything Mayorkun touches turns to gold.

Ladipoe — “Know You” ft. Simi

Even though he rarely gets the attention he clearly deserves, Ladipoe never stops delivering quality. His latest single, the Simi-assisted “Know You” is just the latest reminder.

On the track, Ladipoe raps about feeling inexplicably drawn to someone he doesn’t really know that well. It’s an instantly likeable track with the potential of being his biggest song yet.

NerdEfiko

April 14, 2020

#BumpThis

BumpThis, Joeboy, Ladipoe, Mayorkun
There’s so much new music being released that it’s hard for even the most loyal fans to wade through the trash to find the gems. That’s why we’ve created #BumpThis – a Friday series that features new songs, by and featuring Nigerians, that you absolutely need to hear.

Ajebutter22 — “Ginger You” ft. Mayorkun

Based on his discography, it’s safe to say that Ajebutter22 is at his very best when he teams up with BOJ. With his latest single, the Mayorkun-assisted “Ginger You”, he reminds us that he can equally soar with other artists.

On the Spaxx-produced track, Ajebutter brags about being the ideal boyfriend, singing about how much money, love and affection he tends to shower his women with.

Mayorkun, who seems incapable of disappointing, shines on the infectious chorus. While Ajebutter is impressive on the track, it’s the DMW star that takes it from solid to fantastic.

NerdEfiko

February 25, 2020

#BumpThis

ajebutter22, ginger you, Mayorkun
There’s so much new music being released that it’s hard for even the most loyal fans to wade through the trash to find the gems. That’s why we’ve created #BumpThis – a Friday series that features new songs, by and featuring Nigerians, that you absolutely need to hear.

T-Classic — “Where You Dey” ft. Peruzzi & Mayorkun

Last year, T-Classic landed his breakout hit, “Nobody Fine Pass You“, announcing himself as a rising star to watch. Now, he’s released his debut EP, Underrated, further affirming his solid grasp of afropop.

While all 5 songs on the EP are impressive, a clear standout is “Where You Dey”, which features Peruzzi and Mayorkun. On the love song, all three stars sing about fighting to keep the perfect woman.

T-Classic is great on the song, holding his own beside two talented and more experienced stars. At the end of the day, however, Peruzzi emerges as the song’s MVP, delivering the strongest and most memorable verse.

NerdEfiko

February 24, 2020

#BumpThis

Mayorkun, Peruzzi, T-Classic, Where You Dey
There’s so much new music being released that it’s hard for even the most loyal fans to wade through the trash to find the gems. That’s why we’ve created #BumpThis – a Friday series that features new songs, by and featuring Nigerians, that you absolutely need to hear.

Mayorkun — “Geng”

Mayorkun is one of the most gifted afropop stars working today, and every new song reaffirms that fact. For his first release of the year, “Geng”, he proves that he’s even capable of turning a freestyle into a certified bop.

On “Geng”, Mayorkun seems to be having more fun than he’s ever had on a track, as he calls out posers and brags about his crew. It’s an exciting start for DMW’s not-so-secret weapon, prepping us for what’s to come.

Jamal Swiss — “Lifestyle” ft. Remy Baggins

A criminally underrated star, Jamal Swiss is yet to drop a weak song. For his first release of 2020, he keeps that same energy, enlisting the silky-voiced Remy Baggins for the hypnotic “Lifestyle”.

On the Jay Blakez-produced track, Jamal raps about the allure of his party-hopping lifestyle. A perfect fit for the track, the talented Remy delivers a killer hook that effortlessly complements Jamal’s solid verses.

NerdEfiko

January 27, 2020

#BumpThis

#BumpThis, Geng, Jamal Swiss, lifestyle, Mayorkun, Remy Baggins