Pidgin Proverbs/Phrases
Pidgin phrase that means I'm not gonna stress myself.
What is "I cannot come and kill myself?"
A dish in which the party version is usually the best and has a war between Nigeria and another country.
What is jollof rice?
This song by Artist Olamide was the basis for creating the popular shaku-shaku dance.
What is Science Student?
Your parents say this to you when comparing you to your mates.
What is do they have two heads?
You parents don't allow you to do this when you go to someone's house so that they won't think you're parents aren't feeding you.
What is eat?
A pidgin phrase for It's enough.
What is "E don do"?
A dish that people resort to when they don't have money for food.
What is Garri?
Lady famous for "There is God o, there is God O".
Who is Patience Jonathon (Goodluck Jonathon's wife)?
Something Nigerian moms never did therefore you will not do it to them.
What is kill my mother?
When you parents say this you wonder why they can't give you a clean one of this. Or better yet, not give you one at all!
What is a 'dehty' slap?
Jollof Rice wey dey for d bottom of pot 2day go dey for top of cooler 2moro.
What is a pidgin phrase for no condition is permanent?
Akamu and Ogi.
What are some names for pap?
This phrase/ saying is given to men of a specific ethnic group due to their sly smooth talking ability, and player like demeanor as well as the way they dress
What is Yoruba demon?
This phrase is used when Nigerian parents are telling you to sarcastically use your common sense and put something in its proper place.
What is "come and put it on my head"?
A punishment in which you pretend to sit on something.
What are wall sits?
If person too tey for party e go follow dem wash plate.
What is a pidgin phrase for "don't overstay your welcome"?
This is broken at celebrations and is GROSS.
What is Kola nut?
The man who knows the website of NSCDC.
Who is my Oga at the Top?
People say this when you do something stupid/absurd/nonsensical/outrageous/etc.
What is "they didn't born you well"?
A punishment in which you have to bend over, stick your finger in the ground and raise one of your legs up in the air.
What is pick pin?
No matter how hot your tempa be,e no fit boil beans.
What is a pidgin phrase that means calm down, your temper won't solve the problem?
Name 3 Nigerian soups.
What are Egusi, Ewedu, Okra, Ogbono, Afang, Edikaikong, Efo-riro, Gbegiri, Banga, Bitter Leaf Soup,etc?
The first 6 words of the Nigerian anthem.
What is "Arise, O compatriots, Nigeria's call obey"?
Three phrases you won't hear from your Nigerian parents until you're an adult if ever.
What are: 1. I love you 2. I'm proud of you 3. I'm sorry
Nigerian parent's default punishment even before the whooping.
What is kneel down and raise your hands?