Oxford English Dictionary adds 29 Nigerian words and phrases

Source: CNN

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) according to CNN, has added 29 Nigerian words and phrases in its January 2020 updates.

Among the new entries are "Ember Month", "Danfo", "Non-indigene", "Guber", "Tokunbo", "MamaPut", "Kannywood", "Buka", "Bukateria", "Severally" and "Next Tomorrow".

The OED says the addition of more Nigerian words reflects the country's position as one of the world's biggest English-speaking nations.

Aside the 57 other words of Nigerian English Origin already in the dictionary, the lattest additions can be found on the OED website.