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".