japa

/JAH-pah/ medium • Origin: Yoruba-origin Nigerian slang; 2010s–2020s.

Nigerian slang meaning to flee/migrate for better opportunities.

After NYSC he plans to japa to the UK.

emigrate,escape

Tied to youth migration discourse.

It’s deload week, so I’m lifting half the weight.

He’s my ace boon from childhood.

This playlist is a need for my workout.

I’m catching up on my sleep debt this weekend.

He’s loud budgeting to save for a house.

It got awks when nobody answered.