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| Now to the non-Naija listener, these substitutions, extra words, and fascinating pronunciation alternatives might seem like a fully unnecessary misuse/abuse of the English language. But, eef you do not unda-stand owa speak, SHARRAP that yuah mout and listen effectively well . Naija individuals will double up words in particular phrases to lend emphasis. For instance, to describe a fantastic hunting girl, a Naija will describe her as "fine fine", a small child as "small small", or a individual who is easily led as "follow follow". Naija people today have quite much created a separate language specifically for their youngsters. Noah Webster turning in his grave.  Due to the fact of this,American-born Nigerian young children are forced to re-discover uncomplicated English words in college. Kid: "But I do not wanna BAFF! Parent: "Mm-Wa, Just before I COUNT TREE…..WAN! TWO AND HAFF ! TWO AND WAN QWATA! Parent (top of lungs): "Hai! STUPID Child OF GOD! A further characteristic discovered in owa version of English is employing 1 word to cover a variety of similar things. Youngster: "How is this sweet? Some of you Nigerians reading this still don’t see what’s wrong with that statement, but I am not right here to judge you. You are possibly the similar ones who have interchangeably utilized the Naija-English "am" to imply his, it, him, her, she, you and whatever else you fancy. You’ve also most likely used ‘for’ in exciting and different ways. If you have ever uttered "Come-out for road, useless man! My papa and mama done use my head oh, I accomplished pass 20 and remain compact make I clock 30. Till now I no know if na stuck, stalk, or stock fish. We get tons of music and meticulously go by way of many records to guarantee we showcase future hits and artists that are really hard at operate in terms of bettering the art. One of the artists that I’ve been hearing and riding to his music more than the greater part of final year is Nigerian Burna Boy. If you like music like I do you must currently have "Like to Party" released mid final year on your music playlist. Burna Boy is identified for his smooth Patois-influenced Dance-hall crooning, and most in particular for his hit singles"Abeg Abeg Abeg", "Party Wit Me", "Firewood", "Touch Your Toes", "Like To Party" and the Davido-assisted "Trumpet". I’m not shocked that "Like to party" was a favourite track that is slowly obtaining it way to the masses now. Please get familiar with a single of the future stars of Naija music. He recently released "Tonight" which is each and every reason why he’s obtaining a function here. In contrast to each and every Naija artist right now, Burna boy goes for a laid back jazzy feel beat for a wonderful record that makes me give him a definite stamp of approval. This is truly catch and a future summer time jam. Tonight", serve as proof that Burna Boy ought to have a bright future. Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is essential to play this audio clip. Download the most current version here. You also require to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the most current version right here. You also have to have to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. Infant(OMO)- If artistes have been paid for frequently working with this word, most naija artistes will be millionaires. Nonetheless, Flavour would stand out from the lots as a Billionaire. I have not heard that song. And the way he calls it with his igbo diction. Verify out Flavour’s initial verse on Ada Ada. So, am I appropriate or what? The Yoruba speaking artistes are also guilty of same, chanting omo you as well significantly, awon omo wobe. Omo is the Yoruba meaning of youngster or baby for the non Yoruba speaking readers. Listen to Korede Bello, Olamide for a clearer perspective. Omo" often come up in their lines. OH NA, NA NA NA- A naija pop song without the need of this words in the outro adlib and chorus adlib is not full. Unless the artiste did not adlib. Listen to songs from Tekno, P square, Dammy Krane, Bracket and you will figure. They have to na na na. HEY, YAY, HAY HAY, OH HAY - These set of words have turned many hits in Nigeria. Ask Kiss Daniel while he is possessing a "Good time". Hey Hey Hey hey Hey Heyyyyyyyyyy…..Ha Ha Ha Ha Hayyyyyyyyyyyy. These have been virtually his chorus on Superior time. I wonder why that was not the title. CARRY- Why you carry fire fire for your head o- Mayowa. I get girl wey carry huge big baka, Erima carry physique, She carry She carry back o nanana- Wizkid, are some of the current commonly employed adaptation of carry. Not to overlook olamide who was talking about a particular particular person skilled at carrying in front and back. I still dey carry go. MAMA- Mama is a word made use of as a synonym for mother. On the other hand in the Naija music business, the which means has been changed . Talk to me o mama", "Sexy mama, oya ke jo mama". Some artistes cannot write a verse with no mama in it. Could it be they missed a mother’s enjoy in their childhood? Kiss daniels and Wizkid, oya answer. That’s a wrap from mynaijadj the web site exactly where you get the very best of songs from naija artistes as suggested by naija djs. Why devote time and space listening and downloading new songs you may well not appreciate or play the second time when our DJs at mynaijadj upload sampled and advised hits only. Hi Readers, yes I am really back why do persons maintain on asking? And Yes I am freaking Actual! I am going to take this weblog to new heights! Right here is what we are going to do. Constructive stories mostly featuring my Naija gals but you know what I enjoy some tea too so who knows. Nicely my story right now is the Cover of Essence. I was walking down a grocery store aisle and what do I see correct in front of me? Our pretty personal Naijagal Star Actress Uzo Aduba Orange is the new black on the cover! I wanted to yell but I held back! Grabbed my copy (I am nonetheless reading it) but just in case you haven't gotten yours, you really should really check it out! Red actually works with you girl! Uzo Aduba’s story is drastically diverse from that of her Orange is the New Black character’s, Suzanne "Crazy Eyes" Warren. For starters, the 35-year-old actress is a self-admitted thrill seeker who is a fitness junkie and who boasts not a single, but two Emmys. Oh, and she completely stuns on the cover of our September concern of ESSENCE. This company will try to convince you that you’re not sufficient, " she says in her cover story. That you are not fairly adequate, thin sufficient, talented enough, exciting enough, seasoned adequate, and I say, ‘Enough. Aduba explains that she struggled to merge her Nigerian roots with her Boston upbringing (she after asked her mother if she could alter her name to Zoe). It wasn’t until she found acting that she started to truly come across herself. Aren't we all trying to uncover ourselves? You make Naijagals Proud! Mr Aydee accused Ms Ikeji of taking photos from his weblog and using them on hers with no attribution. He asked for the posts to be taken down but says Ms Ikeji ignored him, then blocked him on Twitter. Thereafter, he reported her to Google who took down the posts and according to Ms Ikeji changed her Adsense settings. Mr Aydee and some other Twitter users alerted other international blogs to Ms Ikeji’s use of their material with out permission, blogs like Getty Images and Day-to-day Mail. Yesterday, Ms Ikeji replied with a robust response stating that she had employed material with no permission but that so did just about every other individual. She accused Mr Aydee and Jeremy Weate of wanting to bring her down. There is a difficulty when people today feel they have a right to LOOT the coffers of a nation [img]http://www.naija.com/vip/images/Cardinal Francis Arinze.jpg[/img]Thoughts more than matter - Dbanj, timaya How to nourish our hair from outside LKT - Alaye rmx DJ Tonny Blaze ft Grip boiz - Made more than me At the finish of her response she stated that God was with her and no a single was big sufficient to bring her down. Ayo Sorungo wrote a rejoinder. Ms Ikeji titled Re: The Guys That Want To Take LIB Down. And went on to advise Ikeji on organization model modifications that would avert such difficulty in future. Naija Twitter (as the Nigerian arm of Twitter is referred to as) was aflame with opinions, jokes, jibes, twitfights and even death threats. Some writers employed the opportunity to re-open Intellectual Home (IP) debate in earnest. Elnathan John, Jeremy Weate, Sugabelly, and several other people wrote to express their displeasure with the current state of affairs-Bloggers lifting material with intrepidity. America NO PASS Naija JOOR! All the things they get we get am as well They get Mohammed Alli, we get Bash Alli. They get T. pain, we get T.maya. They get T.I, we get M.I. They get two-pac, we get two- face. Craze no hard to type,na the trekking be wahala. English translation : Simpler mentioned than completed. No matter how hot your temper be,e no fit boil beans. English translation: Calm down, your temper will not resolve the dilemma. Akpos a crippled was arrested in connection of stealing a major refrigerator. On judgment day a Judge from Higher Court said, "upon searching at you, i have observed that you cant be a thief due to your walking disability. My son, if you maintain spending on a lady and she never asked you if you’re saving or investing, and she keeps enjoying the consideration, don’t marry her. Did you know ? MOSQUE has six letters so does CHURCH. QURAN has five letters so does BIBLE. LIFE has 4 letters so does DEAD.… 4. HATE has four letters, so does Like. So I took the last couple of weeks to study and attempt to choose "The naija song" that ideal captures how far we have come as a nation. It wasn’t precisely uncomplicated, as I found that there are tons of songs out there that have talked about the ills and the struggles of naija as a nation. Ordinarily we must be celebrating at 50, but when you actually sit and assume about it, what is there to be hype about? Frankly, the only sector that has continually improved and discovered a way to re-invent it’s self has been the naija music market. I know there are a lot more out there. Really feel no cost to drop me a mail or post a comment with your thoughts and ideas. Satisfied Independence day, Please preserve waiving that flag! | |
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