What is the meaning of Ashawo?

The word ‘ashawo’ is Nigerian derogatory pidgin slang which simply means “Prostitute”, escort, It’s mostly used as an insult in arguments and verbal fights and it’s what some elderly Nigerian women call other women who are ‘skimpy’ dressed to shame them.

What does SAPA slang mean?

spirit of poverty
Sapa. The word ‘SAPA’ has been the most used word on social media lately and people have also used it to sing. It is a term used in Pidgin English to describe a state of being extremely broke or poor, usually after spending extravagantly. We can also call it spirit of poverty that targets one almost all the time.

What does Chale mean in Ghana?

Friend
Chale: Friend (Ga term) Chalewotey: the word for Flip-flops. ‘ Chale’ in Ga means friend or buddy and ‘Wote’ means ‘let’s go.’ So literally the word Chalewotey means ‘my friend let’s go’ and is a perfect description for the ease with which flip-flops are worn. ( Ga term)

What does Abi mean in Nigeria?

Abi, shey or ba are slang that act sort of like punctuation. They are mostly used for confirmation after a statement, thereby turning it into a question. They are like the English “right?” E.g. “You are coming for my party, abi/shey/ba?”

What does MAFO mean in Yoruba?

The word Mafo is a Nigerian yoruba word that means. “Don’t break”. It is used as a slang by people. The. slang meaning is “Don’t shiver or be intimidated or.

How do you say shut up in Ghana?

shut up phrase

  1. ka w’ano tom | shut up (to an individual)
  2. monka mo ano ntom | shut up (to more than a single person)

How do u say my love in Nigerian?

My love – ìfẹ́ mi The most neutral phrase in Yoruba that doesn’t really depend as much on if you’re married or not is “ìfẹ́ mi”, which means my love. It’s short, sweet and has inspired many a Nollywood movie title. ‘Ìfẹ́ mi’ is a term of endearment that you could use on Valentine’s Day…or any day for that matter.

What does Borokini mean?

A submission from Nigeria says the name Borokini means “Highly influential person” and is of Yoruba origin. According to a user from the United States, the name Borokini means “Famous people in Yoruba land,Wealthy also”.