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Sòrò sókè

Yoruba phrase meaning "speak up" or "speak louder". Also means "let your voice be heard", "stop beating around the bush", "go straight to the point", "hit the nail on the head", "don't sit on the fence".
Origin: This phrase became popular during the #EndSARS protests in Nigeria in early October 2020. The deputy governor of a state was addressing enraged youths in a low tone when a young man shouted "sòrò sókè wèrè", meaning "speak louder madman".
"What do you want? Sòrò sókè my friend!"
by Mcwhillion October 18, 2020
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sọrọ sókè

To speak up , to speak clearly , to speak loudly
Don't be acting cowardice , sọrọ sókè
by Abayomi October 18, 2020
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Soro soke

Nigerian youths were tired police brutality, so together they soro soke
by The Bright Side October 18, 2020
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Soro soke werey!

Speak louder!
Make your opinions/views known.
Assert / Advocate for oneself.
Stop beating around the bush.
Ahmed Musa: thank God for another birthday
Local man; soro soke werey!
what's your real age?
by josoapyy October 15, 2020
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soro soke werey

Soro soke werey is a Yoruba slang which simply means "speak louder mad man". It is mostly used by Nigerians on social media to catch cruise.
Do you like me, or do you have a girlfriend. Soro soke werey.
by CulturalEmotions October 15, 2020
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soro soke weyrey

The phrase “soro soke werey” is derived from the Yoruba slang which means “speak louder sir, or speak louder ma”. It also has a literal meaning of “werey” which means madman, but it’s inappropriate to use the term madman in this scenario.
Oga , why are you whispering, Soro soke Weyrey
by Rukyo October 15, 2020
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