Pidgin-101

During your next visit to Naija, you must not allow yourself to be insulted or abused. The power of the spoken word is strong, so you must make sure you can defend yourself against any language barrier. Keep up with Ômô Naija Magazine, and you’ll be well equipped to fit right in and speak with anyone. No one will ever know you even left the country! wrong with being frugal! Browse through our fashion column and learn how to be in without pushing all of your savings out!

  • Dem never play my cassette give you: haven’t you heard about me?
  • No carry waka peleple waka: don't take on a fruitless journey.
  • Notice me: One desperately carving attention.
  • No wan hear: Refusing instruction or advice.
  • Shine your eye: look back; be careful with what you do; act as there are inevitable risks ahead of you.
    Example:
    • Friend A: bros u like that babe
    • Friend B: yes o, na be small
    • Friend A: bros make you sign your eye o, I no trust am
  • Jacking: studying very hard especially in preparation for a major exam.
    Example: Sandra can jack (Sandra studies a lot).
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