THE WORDSUpdated 2026-10-05
Lagos slang in the game
Lagos Life leans on local vocabulary. Here are common terms, with how they show up in the game.
| Term | Meaning | In game |
|---|---|---|
| Danfo | Yellow minibus | A shared, cheap transport option |
| Okada | Motorcycle taxi | A fast but pricier ride |
| Keke | Three-wheeler | Cheap short-hop transport |
| NEPA | Power company / outages | A recurring city friction |
| Nepo Baby | Child of privilege | One birth-lottery outcome |
| LAPO | Microfinance lender | The indebted starting background |
Using the words
You do not need the slang to play, but understanding it makes the city’s humour land and helps you read other players.