Japa is trending on X [formerly Twitter], with many Nigerians voicing their opinion on the controversial issue.
In Yoruba language, japa loosely translates to “run away” or “escape.” Over time, the term found its way into Nigerian slang and has become a colloquial expression used to convey the idea of swift and evasive action.
It was popularized in 2020 after Nigerian singer, Azeez Adeshina Fashola, known professionally as Naira Marley, released his single titled Japa.
Over time, japa has also come to mean ‘fleeing’ beyond the shores of Nigeria.
Meanwhile, as the trend gains momentum on X, Nigerians have weighed in. See the trends:
Hustle hard for Japa!
Buhari even gave people space to afford Japa and leave Nigeria. By the time Tinubu is done with Nigerians, the international wing of airports will shut down because only very few people will be able to afford a ticket out of Nigeria.
— Solomon Buchi (@Solomon_Buchi) January 30, 2024
JAPA now if you can, so that your kids won’t think that the ONLY way to become successful is by acquiring more degrees.
Read that again.
— Oludayo Sokunbi (Deewon) (@Oludeewon) January 30, 2024
Those that hustle to Japa from September to Early January would just be thanking their stars.
Anything you want to do, do it now.
Ire o.— SASSY ❤️ (@Pearlplush) January 30, 2024
Japa is no longer for the middle class!
January ends tomorrow.
“Welcome to A New Dispensation” flooded this app January last year. This year, cost of everything have tripled. Those who had relocation plans have to settle for survival.
Na who don chop dey japa.
— Sir Dickson (@Wizarab10) January 30, 2024
Japa in Nigeria is not for the Middle class anymore. It’s become for the rich.
£4000- Fee Deposit
£1600 – Visa + NHS
£2000 – Flight+ Survival MoneyThat’s £7600
I didn’t add PoF, because let’s assume someone helped you.
How many MC Nigerians have ₦14.5m to set on fire? https://t.co/epSCRBcHBM
— ND (@iAmNdukwe) January 30, 2024
Japa in Nigeria is not for the Middle class anymore. It’s become for the rich.
£4000- Fee Deposit
£1600 – Visa + NHS
£2000 – Flight+ Survival MoneyThat’s £7600
I didn’t add PoF, because let’s assume someone helped you.
How many MC Nigerians have ₦14.5m to set on fire? https://t.co/epSCRBcHBM
— ND (@iAmNdukwe) January 30, 2024
Don’t give up!
Don’t give up on your japa dreams yet
It’s a lose – lose situation if you do
— Samuel Ajayi 🇳🇬🗣️🌐 (@SamdGreat01) January 30, 2024
Achieving Japa via loans!
I have always wondered how people are doing it. Not easy. Sacrifices and loans here and there
— 💃🏽 (@eniolakiite) January 30, 2024
Loans. With a long payback moratorium.
The thing about advanced countries is you don’t really need miracles as much. In 3-4 years you can pay back whatever you borrowed.
The minimum wage for any job, professional or not is enough to guarantee a debt free life in 3-4 years.
— ND (@iAmNdukwe) January 30, 2024
Someone’s cost of Japa
This is how much someone spent to JAPA to Iceland 🇮🇸 last year August.
Application closes on 1st February, 2024.
Dm @Japaconsults_ to get started.
📍Application fee: $59
📍Flight – 1.5M Naira
📍Medicals (Dr consultation and medical certificate in Iceland) – $145
📍Yearly…
— Oludayo Sokunbi (Deewon) (@Oludeewon) January 30, 2024
Advice for Japa wannabes
Choose ur japa partner carefully.
Don’t end up with someone like me.When ure done reading this thread, drag or block me. I understand but I gat to say this:
During my recovery journey from a devastating heartbreak, I decided:
“Not everyone will marry for love.
Make I carry my… pic.twitter.com/HCKLS6sHj5— The Nigerian Doctor (@Nigerian_Doctor) January 30, 2024
Why I won’t join the Japa gang!
The accuracy!!!!! They make Japa look like it’s N500k you need to travel abroad😩😩😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/mkA6vJpCqf
— Akpraise (@AkpraiseMedia) January 30, 2024
