Six Slangs That Confirm You Are A Lagosian

Lagos is a big city with different tribes, all sharing the same communities, available resources, supply, and more. However, being a fully confirmed Lagosian is not a matter of ethnic group or tribe but rather by the lifestyle you are exposed to.

Meanwhile, Slangs are just terms every resident should arm his/herself with irrespective of their status, class, or ethnic group. Many of these slangs are mostly Yoruba words but have become common street expressions used by residents in Lagos. 

Some of these slangs are:

OWAMBE

Every Lagosian understands the meaning of the word OWAMBE. Owambe in Lagos is a common Yoruba term that connotes a social event that is set to take place during the weekend, especially weddings. 

 

Although, many Lagosians do not only use the term for weddings but rather for any party where family and friends can show off, whether it is that special fashion style, sons/daughters that just achieved something of note, and much more.

OKIRIKA / AKUBE

 

This a widely spoken word every Lagosian is used to. It is an Igbo term that is used to describe second-handed items like clothes, bags, shoes, phones, and other used items.

AGBERO

AGBERO going by the meaning is a term used to describe bus conductors who help passengers get on the bus but the term has been misused in Lagos. 

Instead, it is a term used for a group of thugs who take to the streets of many communities in Lagos, extorting money from motorists.

LA  OJU  EH ( SHINE YOUR EYES)

LA OJU EH is a Yoruba term that means SHINE your eyes.

 

Lagos life is generally one with struggle, with everyone trying to cheat you and because of that, you have to stay woke always so you do not end up as a victim of any ill. 

MABINU

 

MABINU is another Yoruba word that means sorry. Every true Lagosian understands the term perfectly well and regardless of the tribe, it is warmly accepted by all.

OLOSHO

This term is commonly used in Lagos to describe "sex worker". It is widely used in most communities in Lagos to connote the word "prostitute".

Funny enough, many ladies that are into runz are not afraid to introduce themselves as OLOSHO as it is now a less offensive way to tell someone they are prostitutes.