What does Island mean?

Victoria Island/Lekki area (Victoria Island/Lekki area) For example: "We dey go Island (We're going to the Island)"

Where does the slang word Island come from?

Island is a slang term from Nigeria. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Nigeria and across Africa.

What are other meanings of Island?

Island can also mean: Land in water (Land in water)

Island

🇳🇬 Nigeria Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Island definition 1

Victoria Island/Lekki area (Victoria Island/Lekki area)

"We dey go Island (We're going to the Island)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

DEFINITION 2

Island definition 2

Land in water (Land in water)

"Island life different (Island life is different)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇳🇬 Nigeria
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: April 2026

↻ Similar Words

Island 🇨🇲 Cameroon

Island (Land in water)

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Building sand

"River sand (River sand)"

🇳🇬 About Nigeria Slang

Nigeria has one of Africa's richest street-language traditions, blending Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, and Pidgin English into a constantly evolving slang vocabulary used by over 220 million people.

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🌍 "Island" Across Africa

This word is also used in 1 other country, sometimes with a different meaning.

Island 🇨🇲 Cameroon

Island (Land in water)

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