The latest update reflects the growing global reach of Nigerian language and culture. On Wednesday, 7 January 2026, the OED announced the inclusion of 22 new expressions from the region, reflecting ...

Nyash Nyanshinki is nominated for this year’s MTV Europe Music Awards to held next month Following his nominations, fans flooded social media with campaigns urging Kenyans to vote for him The ‘Vote ...

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has expanded its lexicon for 2026 with the inclusion of over 22 new expressions drawn from Nigeria and other West African countries, recognising the region’s ...

For the past 10 years, the Kenyan government had forbidden any external painting on Nairobi’s shared taxis -- matatus -- other than a standard yellow stripe. But the Kenyan president has recently ...

Ghanaian Reggae/Dancehall and Afrobeats artiste, Epixode addresses body positivity in his upcoming song ‘Nyash’. Speaking to JoyNews’ Becky, the Atia hit maker, stated that contrary to varied opinions ...

The Oxford English Dictionary has added several Nigerian-origin words in its latest update, reflecting the growing global influence of the nation’s language, culture and cuisine. The December 2025 ...

Ghana's award winning artiste Atumpan affectionately known as the talking drum is out again with what he refers to as the Afro Twerk Anthem dubbed 'Nyash'. Not being very different from most of his ...

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has added a few words to its lexicon, a few of which originate from West Africa. In everyday language, words like ‘nyash‘ and ‘abeg’ have become mainstream, even ...

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has expanded its lexicon with the addition of new Nigerian words and expressions in its latest update, published in December 2025 and carried into 2026. The update ...