‘E dey ache dem’, ‘Bala Blu Bulaba’ different viral slang phrases of 2022

In 2022, whereas Nigerian skitmakers and pranksters made us snigger even amidst the financial downturn and unrest within the nation, some particular slang phrases have been shortly adopted by individuals of all ages and lessons.

Curiously, not like the earlier years, some Nigerian politics have been behind among the hottest catchphrases that trended in 2022.

Beneath, PREMIUM TIMES highlights a couple of of them.

E Dey Ache Dem

Starting the checklist, now we have Nyesom Wike, the River State Governor, to thank for this one. Throughout considered one of his political gatherings, Wike, whereas addressing and ridiculing his political enemies, expressed that his actions triggered ache to them.

With the assistance of the acclaimed Wike’s dwell band, the energetic governor danced to the “Wike Pepper Dem” tune.

In September, Nigerian dancehall artist Timaya launched a tune titled “Candy Us”, impressed by Wike’s favorite saying.

The refrain of the lyrics learn, “As e dey candy us, e dey ache dem…As e dey ache dem, omo e dey candy us.”

Emi Lo Kan

The APC Presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, is the originator of Emi Lo Kan saying.

At a June political gathering in Abeokuta, Ogun State, whereas making a case for himself forward of the APC presidential major earlier within the 12 months, the previous Governor of Lagos claimed that it was his flip to develop into President in Yoruba.

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“Emi Lokan” is a Yoruba phrase translated as “It’s my flip”. This Phrase was shortly picked up by supporters and critics who used and mentioned the phrases on social media.

Nigerians now use Emi Lokan to precise ‘possession’ in numerous contexts.

Singer Q Dot additionally launched a tune titled Emi Lo Kan in September.

Bala Blu Bulaba

“It’s a city corridor, not a Bala Blu Bulaba”, the APC presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, allegedly stated to Owerri residents throughout a city corridor assembly in Imo State in November.

These phrases, which should not have any connotative that means, have been believed to be his expression of gibberish.

It made the politician the butt of web jokes on social media and criticism condemned by netizens attempting to know any attainable that means of the expression.

A number of Nigerian skitmakers have adopted this slang of their productions because it got here to be. Nigerians humorously use slang to convey that what you might be doing doesn’t make sense.

Japa

This one is past simply slang. As extra Nigerians depart the nation day-after-day, the slang ‘Japa’, which implies ‘to run overseas in pursuit of a greater life’, was broadly utilized by Nigerians at residence and Overseas.

At nearly each flip, as soon as your neighbour or colleague begins displaying indicators of relocation, Nigerians ask, “Abi you don dey Japa ?”

We outdoors

Due to Mr Eazi, “we outdoors” turned a phrase usually adopted by folks that wish to ‘pepper’ (taunt) one other for being an indoor particular person.

On a Friday evening, those that embrace town’s nightlife use this slang on each snap video or reel uploaded, supplying you with a glimpse of how they’re ‘chopping life’ (having fun with themselves).

Sope Otilo

Sope Otilo is a well-liked Yoruba Nigerian slang used when somebody has been cheated, mocked, swindled or ridiculed for any motive.

Dancer Poco Lee popularised this slang as a result of his tune about it has been utilized in totally different and bizarre situations.

Some Nigerians use the time period to indicate that they’ve tendered their resignation from their office.

You dey whine me a ni (re-popularised)

Sure, you’ve heard it earlier than; this specific slang has no origin or originator, as it’s a avenue language which interprets to “Are you kidding me.”

Nevertheless, this slang which was even used always by this 12 months’s massive brother Naija winner Phyna, was repopularised by a viral hit tune from Austine de Bull, actual title Austine Emmanuel’

The Ogoni singer unknowingly gave the Nigerian content material creators and social media customers, particularly on TikTok, a sound to accompany their movies on TikTok.

Dey Play

Final however not least, this slang started trending in late November.

The slang, originating from the skit maker Oga Sabinus, means to maintain losing time.

The slang now accompanies movies of people that wish to flaunt new achievements, acquired properties, homes or vehicles.

The slang “dey play” is a reverse motivation that pricks others to cease being unserious with life.

Different Notable mentions

Nigerians all the time use many different slangs, a few of which trended years again. This 12 months Nigerian content material creators used slang like Omo, Pepper Dem, One thing Hooge, Opor and Lori Iro.