If you are a frequent user of Nigerian (Naija) social media or have been keeping up with the happenings on the street, you may have noticed a new buzzword that has been making the rounds – ‘Idan’. This word has been consistently used by netizens and individuals in recent times.

For those who are curious about the meaning of this slang, you have come to the right place. The origin of the word ‘Idan’ can be traced back to the Yoruba language which is one of the three most commonly spoken languages in Nigeria. Directly translated, it means ‘magic’.

On the streets and on social media, ‘Idan’ has been used colloquially to mean “Boss”. It is used to refer to someone who is held in high esteem and regarded as having attributes such as power, wealth, influence, and more. It is often synonymous with words like strength, influence, and power.

The cultural and social influence of ‘Idan’ is also worth noting. It is being utilized by individuals to show their respect and admiration for people they hold in high regard. Netizens have been spotted using it under comment sections to cheer on their idols.

How to use trending Nigerian slang “Idan”

IDAN never comes late na time no correct

IDAN never fail Exam na question no correct?

If IDAN wan propose na d lady dey kneel down

If IDAN reach 18 his parents Park out?

If IDAN visit you, you are the visitor?

IDAN enter school, school paid IDAN him school fees?

Police no de arrest IDAN,na IDAN the arrest police ?

IDAN don’t pray to gods ,gods pray to IDAN?

Thief attacked IDAN and get robbed?

IDAN looks mirror, the mirror sees himself because there is only one IDAN?

If IDAN comes late they punish others for coming early?

IDAN read book, the book gain knowledge?

IDAN took the light to the end of the tunnel?

If opportunity come once and Idan no dey house, opportunity go come back again ?

If IDAN borrow money from you, nah you dey owe IDAN?

IDAN no dey chase money nah money dey chase IDAN?

Oxygen need IDAN to survive ?

IDAN no the cook, na IDAN boyfriend dey cook for am.?

IDAN dey write teachers name for “name of noisemakers”?

When IDAN download an app ,the app agrees to Idan terms and conditions ?

IDAN no the write attendance but attendance sure for am?

IDAN no the struggle for portal, na portal the welcome am?

IDAN no the sort course, na course the sort am?

IDAN de read book since morning but talk true nothing dey enter?

IDAN no the toast girl, na girl the toast IDAN ?

IDAN no the cook, but IDAN the chop?

If IDAN give u belle, na u go take care of IDAN nd him pickin

Idan no dey call 911 nah 911 dey call Idan

How do you make use of this trending slang “Idan”

Lets hear in comment section ?