As the year 2024 comes to a close, Nigerians are reflecting on the trendy words and slangs that made waves throughout the year.
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1. Steeze: Popularised by Nigerian comedian Taooma, refers to a person’s style and ease, especially in fashion.2. Gwo Gwo Gwo: A slang from Igbo culture, means “the sound of heavy footsteps” and represents power and presence.3. I’m a chosen: It expresses a sense of self-importance or to claim a special status, often with a religious connotation, which implies being special or favoured. It became prominent following video clips of some controversial testimonies from the Lord’s Chosen Church.4. Milky doughnut: A popular snack that went viral on social media in March 2024 following its use of condensed milk rather than traditional jam.5. E don cast: Popularised after Burna Boys’s song “Last Last”, the slang means being exposed or caught out.6. Go warm eba: This is a humourous way of telling someone to relax or mind their business.7. Stop playing: This slang commands seriousness in a situation.
From fashion to food, and from comedy to controversy, these slangs have become an integral part of Nigerian pop culture.
In this listicle, TRIBUNE ONLINE highlighted top seven (7) slangs that trended in 2024:
1. Steeze: Popularised by Nigerian comedian Taooma, refers to a person’s style and ease, especially in fashion.
2. Gwo Gwo Gwo: A slang from Igbo culture, means “the sound of heavy footsteps” and represents power and presence.
3. I’m a chosen: It expresses a sense of self-importance or to claim a special status, often with a religious connotation, which implies being special or favoured. It became prominent following video clips of some controversial testimonies from the Lord’s Chosen Church.
4. Milky doughnut: A popular snack that went viral on social media in March 2024 following its use of condensed milk rather than traditional jam.
5. E don cast: Popularised after Burna Boys’s song “Last Last”, the slang means being exposed or caught out.
6. Go warm eba: This is a humourous way of telling someone to relax or mind their business.
7. Stop playing: This slang commands seriousness in a situation.
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