Socially aware (Conscious) For example: "You think say you woke (You think you're socially aware)"

Where does the slang word Woke come from?

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

Woke

Q: What are other meanings of Woke?

Woke can also mean: Person wey sabi wetin dey happen for society (Someone who is aware of social issues)

🇳🇬 Nigeria Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Woke — definition 1

Socially aware (Conscious)

"You think say you woke (You think you're socially aware)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

DEFINITION 2

Woke — definition 2

Person wey sabi wetin dey happen for society (Someone who is aware of social issues)

"She too woke, she dey fight for everybody rights (She's very woke, she fights for everyone's rights)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

↻ Similar Words

Woke 🇿🇦 South Africa

Socially aware (sometimes ironic).

"Team wants a woke campaign."

Woke 🇸🇨 Seychelles

Konsyan, konpran (Aware, understanding)

"Li woke maintenant (He's woke now)"

🇳🇬 About Nigeria Slang

Woke 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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