Anoda slang wey dey make rounds for social media and everyday colloquial conversation for Nigeria na japa. But most people no know wetin e mean.
Wetin be meaning of Japa?
Japa na slang wey people dey use to describe traveling out of Nigeria or di country wey dem dey. When someone dey talk say dem dey go Japa, it means dem dey plan to travel out to another country.
Origin of Japa
Japa originate from di Yoruba language, where it means “to run or flee”. But now, di meaning don change to describe traveling out for greener pastures.
Japa….. Goodbye Naija! Alhamdulilah! 😎 pic.twitter.com/MHz4lVFt2M
— Peacock (@dawisu) March 17, 2021
How people use Japa
People dey use Japa in conversation to describe di act of traveling out. For example, “Dem dey plan to Japa to Canada” means “They are planning to travel to Canada”, or “I dey Japa next month” which means “I’m traveling out next month”.
Lady has an advice for Nigerians who want to sell their properties to japa.
Tags: Yahoo Opay cho cho cho Peter Obi #WetinTinubuDeyDo Abuja Mr Anozie
Shettima pic.twitter.com/QK7rIQBIfB— BoxNaijaTv (@BoxNaijaTv) August 16, 2024
Social media usage of Japa
On social media, people dey use Japa to announce their travel plans or share their experiences abroad. For example, someone fit post “Japa mode activated” with a picture of dem at di airport, or “Japa life is di best” to show say dem dey enjoy demself abroad.
