Wetin Dey Happen?

That means what's happening or what's up? It can be used as a form of greeting

eg "Bros, wetin dey happen na?" (Hello Brother, how are you?)

It can also be used to get information about an occurrence or incidence

eg "Abeg, wetin dey happen for here?" (Excuse me, what is happening here?)

Nigerian Pidgin is an exciting language. It is a blend of English language with influences from other local Nigerian languages. There are several variations and because it is an informal language it does not really have an organised structure.

What makes it stand out?

Imagine an environment where you have over 500 dialects and several cultures living together. How do they communicate? Thats where pidgin comes in. It has helped to bridge the gap of communication. It is like a social language used by everyone regardless of their social standing. It's simple, easy to learn and fun. Since Nigerians are known to travel far and wide, everywhere they go the language follows them.

So if you've got some Nigerian blood but never got the chance to experience the 'wonder' of Nigerian pidgin, here is a platform to connect to your roots. If you are not Nigerian but you up for some adventure, why not? It's so easy you'll fall in love in a short time.

For the Naija peeps, make una show ya sef! (express yourself). Share your knowledge with the world. Nigerian Pidgin deserves some prestige so let's do it!

'Slangs Of Naija' website launching soon. Watch this space!