What does Ogbanje mean?

Spirit child (Mystical child) For example: "That pikin na ogbanje (That child is mystical)"

Where does the slang word Ogbanje come from?

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

Ogbanje

🇳🇬 Nigeria Slang

Added April 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Ogbanje

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Spirit child (Mystical child)

"That pikin na ogbanje (That child is mystical)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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🇳🇬 About Nigeria Slang

Ogbanje is part of the everyday slang vocabulary used in Nigeria. Nigeria slang blends local languages, colonial influences, and street culture into a unique and expressive way of speaking that reflects the country's identity and history. Kasinary features 1854 Nigeria slang words and phrases collected from native speakers across the country.

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