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‘Assurance, Small girl big God, Everywhere stew’… top trending Nigerian slangs of 2018

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Nothing describes 2018 as to how a random, completely harmless phrase, meme or video clip acquires a life of its own on the internet, becoming part of the conversation on and offline, and a part of the pop culture.

Here are the top seven phrases and slangs that defined the year.

Assurance

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In May 2018, Davido debuted a new single, ‘Assurance’, which was a display of his love for his girlfriend, Chioma. The feel-good song soon became an important part of pop-culture conversation, especially when Davido purchased a N45 million car gift to Chioma, with the plate number: Assurance.

It broke the internet. And everyone woman wanted her own ‘Assurance.’

Everywhere stew

No one knows its actual origin, but ‘Everywhere Stew’, a deliciously inane phrase, means something or anything that is masterfully prepared and of high quality.

It owes its relevance to Wizkid, who adopted it after it was made popular by Instagram comedian, Mr Jollof.

The popularity of ‘Everywhere Stew’ later piggybacked off the Wizkid song, ‘Fever’, which featured Tiwa Savage as a video vixen/love interest.

Small Girl, Big God

When we talk about owning and changing a narrative, the internet phrase: ‘Small Girl, Big God’, comes to mind.

Originally, the phrase was used as a form of God-appreciation term by women.

However, it soon became a weapon in the never-ending internet gender wars, with some men claiming that the phrase referred to women with ‘sugar daddies’ hence the ‘big god’.

The narrative was later flipped on its head as women, despite the negative connotation, owned the phrase, with some men even going as far as coining ‘Small Boy, Big God’.

My Yé is different to your Yé

British musician, Osh This Side, released a video on Twitter wherein he was singing over Burna Boy’s, Ye, with the lyrics: “My yè is different to your yè. Dripping in sauce, the drip-dripping so saucy.”

My Yé is different to your Yé immediately became a thing, thanks to the confusion generated by the similar names shared by Burna Boy’s song and Kanye West 2018 album.

Sho mo age mi ni

Because one isn’t fully Nigerian if the age card hasn’t been pulled in any given situation…

Credited to the Yoruba actor, Kazeem ‘Jigan Babaoja’ Abimbola, who used it in a skit, the phrase translates to: ‘Do you know my age?’ and it is the perfect encapsulation of how age is used to demand for respect.

Na Dem Dey Rush Us

“Fine boys like us, we no dey too follow women like that. Na dem dey rush us”

At the 2018 AMVCAs, actor and perpetual meme-muncher, Charles Onojie, reenacted his ‘na dem dey rush us’ act which was part of a scene he had used originally in an old film.

But long before the AMVCAs held, the phrase found its way to the internet after clips of the scene was released.

Sweet Boys Association (SBA)

Weeks before he dropped his single, ‘Sweet Boy’, Falz created the trend Sweet Boys Association, alongside a manifesto, website and other accoutrement.

The trend, which Falz had hoped to use as empowerment for men and to celebrate other successful young men, also landed in the social media gender-war.

But it was fun while it lasted.

What phrase was top of your list in 2019. Let us know in the comment section.


Additional report was culled from TheCableLifestyle.


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Rema Makes Runway Debut for 424 x Porsche at Paris Fashion Week

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Afrobeats superstar Rema continues to break boundaries—this time in the world of high fashion.

The Nigerian hitmaker made a surprise appearance on the runway at Paris Fashion Week 2025, walking for the highly anticipated 424 x Porsche collaboration show.

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Known for his genre-bending music and trendsetting style, Rema brought his charisma to the fashion capital, turning heads as he strutted down the runway in a bold white-and-black tailored ensemble.

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A Fusion of Music, Fashion, and Automotive Luxury

The collaboration between 424, the Los Angeles-based streetwear label founded by Guillermo Andrade, and Porsche, the German automotive powerhouse, marked one of the standout moments of Paris Fashion Week. The collection reflected a fusion of street culture and automotive aesthetics, pushing the boundaries of what runway fashion can represent.

Rema’s appearance alongside other notable names like American rapper Roddy Ricch elevated the show’s global appeal, underlining the intersection of music, fashion, and brand storytelling.

Rema at 424 in Paris (2025)

Rema’s Rising Fashion Influence

Rema’s foray into the fashion world is no surprise to those following his rise.

The “Calm Down” crooner has previously attended shows by Louis Vuitton and Kenzo, and now with this runway moment, he’s fast becoming a cultural icon at the center of a creative movement that unites Afrobeats, luxury fashion, and youth culture.

Rema at 424 in Paris (2025)
Rema at 424 in Paris (2025)

Rema’s runway debut at the 424 x Porsche show at Paris Fashion Week 2025 is a defining moment—not just for his personal brand, but for the growing synergy between music, fashion, and luxury branding.

As Afrobeats continues to take over the world, artists like Rema are proving they have just as much power on the runway as they do on the stage.


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“We accidentally slept together; do your worst” – Lady replies friend who called her out for ‘borrowing’ her boyfriend and getting pregnant for him

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Lady lashes out at a friend who accused her of kidnapping her lover, Obinna, and becoming pregnant for him.

The buddy known as AkwaIgbo Gurl @AkwaigboG on Twitter took to the platform to recount how she met the lady CiCiofLagos at a job interview and they became very close friends.

However, after presenting her to her man, things went wrong, and her buddy became pregnant by her boyfriend.

Read the narrative below.

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“I met @CiCiofLagos
2 years ago on one job hunting WhatsApp group. We became close and it skyrocketed into what’s supposed to be genuine friendship.
I got a job in Port Harcourt two months later and moved from Lagos to PH.

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Last year there was a job opening in one of our company’s subsidiary with a juicy offer. First thought that came into my head was “Cynthia will want this job”. I immediately called to notify her, which she agreed to send her CV.
Her interview was scheduled for 12th September.

She called to complain about being low on finances & coming over immediately will be a problem. I agreed to pay for her flight so she can be in PH 10th(sunday).

When she landed in Port Harcourt on Sunday, I called my man so we can take her around the city and give her a treat.

I introduced my boyfriend Obinna to her and made sure she was comfortable & had a great time. Sheltered and fed this babe for 3 weeks.

All the while, I had no idea I was wasting my time, food, money and energy on a devil.

Anytime I return from work she’s not at home which was becoming a routine. Confronted & asked about her frequent absence. According to her, she met “a nice guy”.

I can’t police a grown woman, so I told her to be careful & be security conscious because Port Harcourt isn’t safe.

She returned to Lagos in October since she didn’t pass the second phase of the interview.

Our communication reduced and I noticed she was intentionally avoiding me. Anytime I called, she won’t pick or return the calls.

I had to let her be.

Last week, our mutual I met in the same job hunting WhatsApp group posted her introduction pictures. Guess who the husband to be is? My boyfriend!!!

You want to know another joke? She is pregnant!!! PREGNANT!”

However, the friend has responded by stating that the lady never cared about her boyfriend and that whatever happened between them that led to her being pregnant was completely unintentional.

“My junior sister saw your tweets on someone’s Facebook page and called to inform that am been dragged on social media.
You didn’t have to put it here without finding out the whole truth.
I have been feeling bad about the whole issue and trying to look for a better way to address

We accidentally had sex one of the days you went to work and it eventually turned to a love story I can’t wipe off because of friendship. I got pregnant too. You can’t blame me for getting pregnant please. I avoided your calls when I returned to Lagos because of guilt.

Now you’ve posted it for the world to see I don’t care anymore. Do your worst.”

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How Moses Bliss met British lawyer fiancée on Instagram Plus the fab.. proposal

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Spotlite Nation boss, Minister Moses Bliss has engaged his girlfriend in an elegant style in London, the United Kingdom.
The ‘Daddy-wey-dey-pamper’ crooner made this in a video post on social media on Friday, January 19.

Interestingly, Moses Bliss met his soon-to-be wife on Instagram where the electrifying love story started, his lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi said in a Facebook post.

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“Congratulations to my brother, friend, client, and Man of God, Minister @mosesbliss, on his engagement to his beautiful girlfriend,” he wrote.
“Indeed, God is great. Remarkably, Moses Bliss met his wife on Instagram recently, a divine connection affirmed by God.

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“She is a beautiful, calm British legal practitioner with Ghanaian descent. Wishing them a lifetime of love and joy!”

Emotional moment 😭 Moses bliss surprise proposal engagement to his love 💕 in London


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Outrage as 70yrs old, Francis Van-Lare shares photos of ladies he allegedly slept with since 1970

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Francis Van-Lare, a 70-year-old Nigerian-American entrepreneur, has kept his promise to share photos of some of the women he claims to have been intimate with.

This is coming after Francis Van-Lare revealed the identities of 219 women with whom he had coitus exercised since 1970.

Keeping true to his statements, he compiled a detailed list of women’s names from various ethnic backgrounds, which he revealed in three batches.

Only a few hours ago, Francis released photos of himself with women he claims to have had intimate relations with, eliciting a wide range of reactions.

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He mentioned that more photos are on the way.

See the reactions below.

@_Purple057: I don see my friend mother for there o 🙆‍♀️

@Oladapomikky1: I’m sorry to say even King Solomon dei learn from this man.😂😂😂.

@KinqKudos: If your babe is here, you have failed as a man.

@KinqKudos: This man don already spoil many relationships.

@maaziossy: He lives in Atlanta, has lots of money, frequents Nigeria alot, loves young ladies, and is known on Facebook to be “randy”. We are Facebook friends and we know how he rolls. He’s often not ashamed of his lifestyle…Man is a something else. Lol.

golddesire_oma: One of this ladies on her birthday post to him said it was a business lunch that the man speak how to invest and a serious minded man and he is not like what he put out there on the media but omo this one come shock me ooooo.

arinola_pearls: This is disgusting.

@Irunnia_: This man wasn’t joking 😂😂.


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Trending photo of a purported letter a Nigerian man sent to the mother of his pregnant girlfriend

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Trending photo of a purported letter a Nigerian man sent to the mother of his pregnant girlfriend warning her against terminating her pregnancy.
A photo of a purported letter a Nigerian man, Obinyan Marvelous, sent via his lawyer to the mother of his pregnant girlfriend, Tessy, warning her against terminating her pregnancy has made the rounds on social media.

In the viral letter, the young man stated that Tessy visited him in his store and informed him that she is pregnant. He said they went for a test and it was confirmed that she was indeed one month gone.

Marvelous stated that he is ready to take up his responsibility and will petition the police and sue his girlfriend’s mum if she gets his girlfriend to terminate the pregnancy.

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