“Yakata” na one vibrant slang wey dey popular for Nigerian Pidgin, especially among the youth and social media crowd.
The phrase get this catchy rhythm wey make am easy to remember, and e dey often used in celebratory or energetic contexts.
You fit hear am for parties, social gatherings, or even when people dey express excitement over something.
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Meaning of Yakata
The meaning of “yakata” na “to scatter” or “to spread widely.” E dey used to describe something wey don happen in a big way or when person dey celebrate success, happiness, or even small wins.
The term dey evoke a sense of euphoria or jubilation, like when people dey happy or dey celebrate good news.
The origin of “yakata” fit be traced to Yoruba language, where it also carries the sense of spreading or distributing something widely, emphasizing the idea of abundance or enjoyment.
Lol mercy said Ike quenched the flame In her and she just fell yakata for the boy. #bbnaija
— SUPREMOS 🤍🐘 (@DONJAZZY) July 19, 2019
How to use it in sentences
For example, you fit hear person say, “We don yakata for this party, everybody dey enjoy,” meaning “We don scatter for this party, everybody dey have a good time.”
Another example could be, “When dem announce the winner, na yakata everywhere,” meaning “When dem announce the winner, e scatter everywhere with celebration.”
The slang dey used to create a lively atmosphere, highlighting moments of joy and excitement, and e fit easily spread from one person to another in a conversation or celebration.
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