What does Onitsha market mean?

Major Eastern market (Major Eastern market) For example: "Onitsha market na wholesale (Onitsha market is wholesale)"

Where does the slang word Onitsha market come from?

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

Onitsha market

🇳🇬 Nigeria Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Onitsha market definition 1

Major Eastern market (Major Eastern market)

"Onitsha market na wholesale (Onitsha market is wholesale)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇳🇬 Nigeria
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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