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Owo ni kóko

🇳🇬 Nigeria Slang
Added Aug 02, 2025 · 1 definition
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Owo ni kóko — definition 1

A Yoruba phrase meaning 'Money is the main thing' (money is crucial) – highlighting the belief that money solves problems and is essential in life. Often said to prioritize financial gain.

"Follow who know road. Owo ni koko for this life. (Meaning: Follow someone who knows the way. Money is the key in this life.)"
by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 02, 2025

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"Vende bolo di koku. (Sell coconut cake.)"
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"Aroz di koko ku pis. (Coconut rice with fish.)"

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Owo ni kóko is part of the everyday slang used in Nigeria. Nigeria slang draws from local languages, history, and street culture to create an expressive voice that is uniquely its own. KASINARY has 1854 Nigeria slang words collected from native speakers.

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