Oxford dictionary expands with Nigerian slang, food names The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has added several Nigerian words and expressions to its latest update, highlighting the growing global influence of Nigerian language, culture and cuisine. Among the newly recognised entries are popular words such as “nyash,” “mammy market,” and “amala,” alongside other widely used Nigerian expressions including “abeg,” “biko,” “moi moi,” “Ghana Must Go,” and “Afrobeats.” The update, released in December 2025, introduced more than 500 new words and meanings from different varieties of English spoken around the world, with a strong...