‘Nyash’, ‘Abeg’, ‘Ghana Must Go’, ‘Biko’ Make History As Oxford Dictionary Adds 24 Nigerian Words

The global recognition of Nigerian culture has taken another remarkable leap as the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) officially adds 24 Nigerian and West African words and expressions to its ever-expanding lexicon. This milestone reflects the growing influence of Nigerian English, Pidgin, and indigenous expressions in global communication, pop culture, literature, and digital spaces. Nigeria’s Linguistic…

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FULL LIST: Japa, Agbero, Yahoo Boy, Eba, 16 Other Nigerian Words Added To Oxford English Dictionary

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has added a collection of Nigerian words to its latest update. The new 20 entries include terms like Japa, 419, agbero, abi, area boy, yahoo boy, yahoo, Edo, Kanuri, jand, cross-carpet, kobo, Naija, and suya. These additions showcase Nigeria’s cultural diversity, daily life, and street culture while highlighting the rising…

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