Jagaban
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A term used to refer to a boss, a leader, or a powerful and influential person. It commands respect.
"When the Jagaban arrives, everyone listens."
Pronunciation:/dʒɑːɡəˈbæn/
Origin:A Yoruba chieftaincy title. Its use in slang was popularized by the artist Ycee's song 'Jagaban'. It is also a well-known moniker for politician Bola Tinubu.
Part of Speech:Noun
Synonyms:Boss, Leader, Oga, Big man
More Examples:
"He is the Jagaban of this area."
Popularized by:Widely used to hail or refer to a person with significant influence, power, or wealth.