Jara na di new slang wey people dey use to describe extra benefits or advantages. When someone dey talk say dem get Jara, it means dem receive something extra or more than dem expect.
Origin of Jara
Just like shalaye, jara originate from di Yoruba language, where it means “to add” or “to increase”. Now, di meaning don extend to describe di act of getting extra benefits or advantages.
Nigeria will Cook South Africa and their Xenophobia, Still cook Ghana like Jara…. pic.twitter.com/82G1MUDWtj
— Akwa Ibom Hypeman (@romeocza) February 7, 2024
How people use Jara
People dey use Jara in conversation to describe di act of getting extra benefits or advantages. For example, “Dem give me Jara for work today” means “I received extra pay or benefits at work today”, or “I get Jara from my boyfriend” means “I received extra gifts or attention from my boyfriend”.
Another way to use Jara
When you go to buy food, you fit tell di seller to add Jara for you. For example, “Add Jara for my rice” means “Add extra meat or ingredients to my rice”, or “Give me Jara for my suya” means “Give me extra suya or meat”.
How social media use Jara
On social media, people dey use Jara to share di extra benefits or advantages dem receive. For example, someone fit post “Jara mode activated” to show say dem dey receive extra benefits or advantages, or “Who else get Jara today?” to ask others if dem also receive something extra.