‘No gree for anybody’ slang could be message of rebellion, Nigerian police claim

Pidgin English term sparks debate after going viral in new year as a motto for self-reliance and resilience

A Nigerian slang term meaning not letting anyone bully or cheat you is sparking debate after police warned the slogan could be a message of rebellion.

While not new, the pidgin English term “No gree for anybody”, and variations of it, has been going viral since the start of the year as a motto for self-reliance and resilience in the face of difficulties.