When Nigerians [/b]freely use [b]American street slangs that are derives from derogatory words toward black skin, is it because it is a fad, we are too young to care or what?

Is there a disconnect here? Are these the same people those who were called Dele, Nwokem, Igho in Nigeria, but became "Slade" or "Wittington" as soon as they landed away? Are they the same people with strange accents to match that both Oyibo and 9ja can't understand?

Na wa o! Nigga!

Why do some people do stupid things to show themselves as "belonging". Can't you be yourself?
When you were born, was there any thanksgiving service to welcome the new born "Nigga"?

When Nigerians freely use American street slangs that are derives from derogatory words toward black skin, is it because it is a fad, [size=15pt]we are too young to care or what[/size]?

you are not young old man, you are 45 !!!!

Beaf i no understand wetin you talk.

sjeezy8:

you are not young old man, you are  45 !!!!

What if I am 80? Are you making sense?

You are one of the people who uses the term "nigga", which isn't surprising; condidering that everything you say is either incredidibly foolish, stupid or ignorant.
Good to see that the conscience of a fool can be ruffled.

I think beaf is talking about a really  important topic though, so let us save the insults (I have some myself  ) for later especially stupid threads

@topic
I dont know, I hate that word too, and a lot of ppl my age use it even when talking to me especially those who school in the UK. I always flinch when someone addresses me like that.

Amaka, I think beaf is complaining of nigerians in britain and america who try and use the street slang especially those which might sound cool but derogatory a few days after they land the country.

okay SEFAGO i got you, thanks.
good point Beaf.

You are one of the people who uses the term "nigga", which isn't surprising; condidering that everything you say is either incredidibly foolish, stupid, ignorant.
Good to see that the conscience of a fool can be ruffle

yeah makes sense, especially those who live in America, and hang out with African Americans- you are bound to use the word then

THE-AMAKA:

Beaf i no understand wetin you talk.  

I'm wondering why Nigerians use derogatory terms just so that they can seem to be Black American. Some also speak what they think is patois, so that they can seem Jamaican.
I get irritated when people use terms like "Nigga", it doesn't show either self pride or intelligence.

There is nothing wrong with being Nigerian, especially when we are among Nigerians.

SEFAGO:

I think beaf is talking about a really  important topic though, so let us save the insults (I have some myself  ) for later especially stupid threads

@topic
I dont know, I hate that word too, and a lot of ppl my age use it even when talking to me especially those who school in the UK. I always flinch when someone addresses me like that.

Amaka, I think beaf is complaining of nigerians in britain and america who try and use the street slang especially those which might sound cool but derogatory a few days after they land the country.

Exactly.

I hate the word nigga but the sound of

nikku- for guys
niggette - for females
nigglettes- for children
is pretty funny to me

lol mehn it all has to do with maturity using slang past age 22-23 is lame. same with broken english, educated adults dont use it.

I hate the word nigga but the sound of

nikku- for guys
niggette - for females
nigglettes- for children
is pretty funny to me

huh

never heard that,

anyway beef u do know theres a difference btw N-I-G-G-A and N-I-G-G-E-R, right?
nowadays colombians and puerto-ricans call themselves nigga, its what it is
u probably wouldnt understand if u dont live out here,
there are some rules though,u just dont say 'what up ma nigga', to just anybody on the street
but of cause u can say nigga if u in a fight or mad,like 'fk u nigga',
nigga is a derogatory word that had to be co-opted and owned by blacks to lesson the sting
its a good thing,learn to love it

^^ Same 'ol excuse they always come up with.

It's not a good thing, sorry. Black people who use the word can claim there's a difference between "nigga" and "ni**er". Believe it or not, it's the same shit.

Why do they get mad when white people use the supposedly "well-meaning" word? Abeg!! If you use it, best expect others to use it while addressing you regardless of their race.

@topic, it's not my word but I can assure you that I've used it in a sarcastic way anyway. If you call yourself a nigga, that's fine by me because I WILL call you one.

paddy_lo:

huh

never heard that,

anyway beef u do know theres a difference btw N-I-G-G-A and N-I-G-G-E-R, right?
nowadays colombians and puerto-ricans call themselves nigga, its what it is
u probably wouldnt understand if u dont live out here,
there are some rules though,u just dont say 'what up ma nigga', to just anybody on the street
but of cause u can say nigga if u in a fight or mad,like 'fk u nigga',
nigga is a derogatory word that had to be co-opted and owned by blacks to lesson the sting
its a good thing,learn to love it

Owned by which blacks? African Americans or Nigerian wannabe African Americans?
Whichever way you look at it, people who use it lack self esteem; they want to look African American or show that they have travelled abroad. There is nothing "good" about abusing not just oneself, but every other black person.
Most of the Colombians and Puerto Ricans you are talking about are drug gang members and uneducated bums. Why would our educated youth aspire to their level?

^^ Same 'ol excuse they always come up with.

It's not a good thing, sorry. Black people who use the word can claim there's a difference between "nigga" and "ni**er". Believe it or not, it's the same shit.

Why do they get mad when white people use the supposedly "well-meaning" word? Abeg!! If you use it, best expect others to use it while addressing you regardless of their race.

@topic, it's not my word but I can assure you that I've used it in a sarcastic way anyway. If you call yourself a nigga, that's fine by me because I WILL call you one.

if calling random people u dont know nigga tickles your fancy,then go ahead think i give a damn?

if the poster is sincerely looking for answers,i am trying to provide him one

millions of black and brown folks in america use that word daily,if u dont like it well tough luck

and as for white folks calling us blacks nigger?,of course they do,as soon as we leave the room

Owned by which blacks? African Americans or Nigerian wannabe African Americans?
Whichever way you look at it, people who use it lack self esteem; they want to look African American or show that they have travelled abroad. There is nothing "good" about abusing not just oneself, but every other black person.
Most of the Colombians and Puerto Ricans you are talking about are drug gang members and uneducated bums. Why would our educated youth aspire to their level?

no homie the colombian and puerto ricans are just regular folks,i got a colombian friend and him and his brother use the term like they are black

again if nigerians back home say it maybe they are influenced by rap music,doesnt mean they have low self esteem

again if nigerians back home say it maybe they are influenced by rap music,doesnt mean they have low self esteem

I feel it is a wannabe attitude- we should never attempt to use that word- it is derogatory and I would include words like LovePeddler in it, and the word gay too- heed beaf

paddy_lo:

if calling random people u dont know nigga tickles your fancy,then go ahead think i give a damn?

if the poster is sincerely looking for answers,i am trying to provide him one

millions of black and brown folks in america use that word daily,if u dont like it well tough luck

and as for white folks calling us blacks nigger?,of course they do,as soon as we leave the room

Seinfield didn't wait for y'all to leave the room.

paddy_lo:

no homie the colombian and puerto ricans are just regular folks,i got a colombian friend and him and his brother use the term like they are black

again if nigerians back home say it maybe they are influenced by rap music,doesnt mean they have low self esteem

Why would the such a term come up in a Nigerian environment? That is what NL is. We aren't in some den in Colombia or Puerto Rica; well bred African Americans don't use such terms either, it is a street slang. It was born on the streets for creatures and low lifes of the street; that is why it reeks unintelligence, lack of self esteem and to a certain extent, criminal tendencies.

For goodness sake, lets stay away from those slangs.

Beaf:

Why would the such a term come up in a Nigerian environment? That is what NL is. We aren't in some den in Colombia or Puerto Rica; well bred African Americans don't use such terms, it is a street slang. It was born on the streets for creatures and low lifes of the street; that is why it reeks unintelligence, lack of self esteem and to a certain extent, criminal tendencies.
For goodness sake, lets stay away from those slangs.

what about broken english in naija? EVERYONE says it "reeks unintelligence, lack of self esteem and to a certain extent, criminal tendencies".

slang is slang no big deal

Whats wrong with using the word Nigga? Please educate us further? If it is that personally you dont like it, then, there is no point for this thread. Educate us pls.

Historical meanings and derogatory connotations to the word- it doesn't just mean black, it was a word used to describle, black people and i think it was derived from the spanish word negrito or somethin- u guys like wikipedia so u can check it.

Why would the such a term come up in a Nigerian environment? That is what NL is. We aren't in some den in Colombia or Puerto Rica; well bred African Americans don't use such terms either, it is a street slang. It was born on the streets for creatures and low lifes of the street; that is why it reeks unintelligence, lack of self esteem and to a certain extent, criminal tendencies.

For goodness sake, lets stay away from those slangs.

now dont tell me u for censorship mr beaf,lol

listen there are lots of things and threads i dont like on nairaland,know what i do?,i just ignore or dont click on them

no need to be the word police here mate,even google dont censor their you tube comments

if u hate the word so much then dont associate with ppl that say it,and dont go on threads where it is apt to be said,chikena

he isn't just talking of NL man

Paroh_frey:

Whats wrong with using the word Nigga? Please educate us further? If it is that personally you dont like it, then, there is no point for this thread. Educate us pls.

"coon nigger black nigga porch monkey spook negro jigaboo spade jungle bunny darkie nig racist spear chucker monkey jiggaboo moon cricket wog yard ape"

Just some of the things I got from googling "Nigga". Not nice. . .

That street African Americans call themselves Nigga is no excuse for Nigerians to do so, niether is there any excuse for non-Nigerians to do so in a Nigerian environment.
Are we going to call ourselves black monkeys next, because some wannabe thinks its cool? Nigeria is not the US, we are far from that scene. NL too is Nigerian.

listen there are lots of things and threads i dont like on nairaland,know what i do?,i just ignore or dont click on them

This is what should happen to LIARS.



You a tribalist.  Cop to it.

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Nigga why u stalking me

paddy_lo:

now dont tell me u for censorship mr beaf,lol

listen there are lots of things and threads i dont like on nairaland,know what i do?,i just ignore or dont click on them

no need to be the word police here mate,even google dont censor their you tube comments

if u hate the word so much then dont associate with ppl that say it,and dont go on threads where it is apt to be said,chikena

Nobody can stop you from calling yourself Nigga, but most will find you offensive and associate your language with bad company and low behaviour.

Some of our people are simply embarrassing, the n word is unacceptable. These people (coconuts) are the same people who will tell you they have forgotten their languages after two months abroad. It all boils down to self hatred.

Sjeezy - My guy e be like say you catch ground. Nah pidgin make am say all of southern nigeria dey fit relate and yarn with each other.  Plenty people wey know book well well dey yarn broken, e no mean say they are uneducated.

Nobody can stop you from calling yourself Nigga, but most will find you offensive and associate your language with bad company and low behaviour.

i could give a rats arse what u or anybody else thinks is high or low behavior

one thing i do know,i am smarter than 90% of ppl i come accross in america,and as for people on nairaland? i reserve my comments

paddy_lo:

i could give a rats arse what u or anybody else thinks is high or low behavior

one thing i do know,[size=14pt]i am smarter[/size] than 90% of ppl i come accross in america,and as for people on nairaland? i reserve my comments

. . .But nobody mentioned your "intelligence".
Is this a sign

but most will find you offensive and associate your language with bad company and[b] low behaviour[/b].

and what does low behavior connote?