Odogwu is an Igbo word that means strong man, champion hero, king, great man, warrior, and much more that could be attributed to a successful man.
If you have heard the word “Odogwu” and wonder what it means, don’t worry we will discuss the meaning of ODUGWU and how to use it in sentences.
The meaning of Odogwu wouldn’t be understood without a proper understanding of how the word came to limelight.
Odogwu is an Igbo word that turned a slang in Lagos, it got recognized in 2020 when Burna Boy released his hit track titled ODOGWU, the word gained so much traction all over the internet and was on the lips of many young Nigerians.
In Burna Boy’s Odogwu lyrics, he said “When I reach Igbo land them calling me Odogwu, And as I enter the town I put am for egwu ”
Below is the music video of Odogwu by Burna Boy, consider checking if that’s of interest to you.
Odogwu Meaning
Now that we have set the ground straight, let’s get to the bread and butter of this article which is to explain what Odogwu means.
Odogwu is an Igbo word that means Strong man, Champion Hero, King, Great Man, Warrior, and much more that could be attributed to a successful man.
The above is the actual meaning of Odogwu or its synonyms. But in Lagos meanings are applied to words differently to suit the everyday street communication language, in the context of Lagos street wording it means a baller, spender, man of the Ladies, rich guy, active man, and man that performs all generally describing man that is capable and successful.
Odogwu In A Sentence By Guys
It is widely used in Lagos streets, bus stops, neighborhoods, public transportation, and markets in Lagos by the male folks, they use it as a form of greeting, or showing respect to a fellow guy.
You hear words like ” Odogwu how far na” ” Odogwu how business” ” Odogwu my guy” etc. There are various ways guys interact using the word Odogwu in the streets of Lagos.
Odogwu In A Sentence By Ladies
The Ladies use it mostly to tease their male friends, boyfriends, husbands, or men. Especially, when they need a favor or want to hype their man and make him happy.
You hear words like ” My one and only Odogwu” ” My Odogwu” ” Na my Odogwu be that” and so on. These are some of the many ways the Ladies use the word Odogwu to communicate in Lagos.
Check out our list of some of the frequently used slangs in Lagos if you are having challenges understanding the pidgin slang used above.
Finally
Although it is an Igbo tribe word, it has been widely used and recognized in Nigeria and internationally since 2020 due to its association with Burna Boy in his music titled ODOGWU.
The word has come to stay in the mind of Nigerians, it’s a word synonymous with greatness used by both males and females in day-to-day interaction with one another.
So, whether you are a local or visitor, do not hesitate to use it rightly when communicating with others, when others address you as Odogwu note that it’s not a derogatory word, it means you are an excellent man.
