Nigeria, Dec. 26 -- Every year, slang from music, films, social media and street culture emerges and finds its way into the everyday lives of Nigerians.

The year 2025 has been no different-proving that words are more than mere tools of communication, they are cultural statements.

In this article, PREMIUM TIMES highlights some of the Nigerian catchphrases that went viral in 2025.

Popularised by Fuji music icon Wasiu "Kwam 1" Ayinde, "Ganusi" humorously refers to someone who inserts themselves into situations where they were neither invited nor entitled to benefits.

This could involve food, clothes, money, or other freebies. In essence, it describes gatecrashing, freeloading, or meddling. The term gained traction after Kwam 1 allegedly ...