In this article, we will discuss what is the meaning of Sapa, and how it has become one of the dreadful nightmares of Nigerian youth. Believe me, you don’t want to experience this sapa.

A lot of Nigerians are using the word to catch cruise but many do not really know the meaning of the word, sapa.

What is the Meaning of Sapa

Sapa, a slang word that has been reigning in Nigeria to describe a state of brokenness and extreme poverty, especially after extravagant spending. We can say Sapa is a mild way of saying a person is suffering or lack money; we can also call it a Spirit of poverty that targets you all the time.

Surprisingly, we found its definition in the Urban dictionary: “a term used in Nigeria Pidgin English to describe a state of being extremely broke or poor, usually after spending extravagantly. Its synonym is called “Owu”.”

Without a doubt, the word ‘SAPA’ has been the most used word on social media lately, some even use it to sing.

‘Omo sapa dey‘ ‘I get sapa‘ ‘Sapa dey my house‘ and so on with the word ‘Sapa‘ been the subject has been what people have been saying, shey this Sapa na human being or virus ni?