No gree for anybody

No Gree for Anybody is a Nigerian slang term which gained widespread currency in 2024 particularly among young Nigerians.^[1]^[2]^[3]

Etymology

The phrase comes from Nigerian pidgin.^{[citation needed]}

Popularity

The Nigeria Police Force raised called the slogan a word for triggering chaos in Nigeria. According to Leadership news, Olumuyiwa Adejobi the public relation officer addressed that the slogan is aimed at triggering a revolution in the country.

"Let me say it again that the new slogan for 2024, 'No gree for anybody', we have been informed by intelligence that this slogan is coming from a revolutionary sector that may likely cause problems across the country." - Olumuyiwa Adejobi.^[4]

In popular culture

The term "No Gree for Anybody!" found its way into Nigerian movies as Spyro sang a song titled "No Gree for Anybody."^[5]^[6] Also in 2024, Josh2Funny released a song with the same name.^[7]

References

^ Ogazi, Lilian (15 January 2024). "How "No Gree For Anybody" Came About". dailytust.com.
^ Law Mefor (13 January 2024). "No gree for anybody' slang and the faulty mindset of the police". One perceives the slogan from a good standpoint. The slogan was created by the netizens to give them the courage to face the economic challenges head-on. Therefore, it is best seen as a motivational stunt by the young people of Nigeria to keep going despite crippling poverty, skyrocketing inflation, and rising unemployment.
^ "No gree for anybody' slang could be message of rebellion, Nigerian police claim". The Guardian. 2024-01-15. Retrieved 2024-07-25.
^ "2024: 'No Gree For Anybody' Slogan Meant To Trigger Revolution — Police". leadership.ng. 11 January 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
^ "Spyro shares snippet of 'No Gree For Anybody' anthem". NotJustOk. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
^ "Music: Spyro — No Gree For Anybody". BellaNaija.com. 12 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
^ https://developmentdiaries.com/nigerians-no-gree-for-anybody-this-year/ Nigerians no gree for anybody this year

[1] Ogazi, Lilian (15 January 2024). "How "No Gree For Anybody" Came About". dailytust.com.

[2] Law Mefor (13 January 2024). "No gree for anybody' slang and the faulty mindset of the police". One perceives the slogan from a good standpoint. The slogan was created by the netizens to give them the courage to face the economic challenges head-on. Therefore, it is best seen as a motivational stunt by the young people of Nigeria to keep going despite crippling poverty, skyrocketing inflation, and rising unemployment.

[TheGuardian-3] "No gree for anybody' slang could be message of rebellion, Nigerian police claim". The Guardian. 2024-01-15. Retrieved 2024-07-25.

[4] "2024: 'No Gree For Anybody' Slogan Meant To Trigger Revolution — Police". leadership.ng. 11 January 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2024.

[5] "Spyro shares snippet of 'No Gree For Anybody' anthem". NotJustOk. Retrieved 15 January 2024.

[6] "Music: Spyro — No Gree For Anybody". BellaNaija.com. 12 January 2024. Retrieved 14 January 2024.

[7] ttps://developmentdiaries.com/nigerians-no-gree-for-anybody-this-year/ Nigerians no gree for anybody this year

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