The tag started when someone was explaining how a sports car was turning on its own as the owner placed the car on spin and was sitting on top.
The oga was trying to form queens English and said Turning on it's own with a mix of Yoruba accent. The result, as you can see turned out on its own.

“Turnioniown” has quickly become one of the most popular trends on Nigerian social media platforms this year.

‘Turnioniown’ does not make much sense at first glance. Yet, many social media users have taken to this trend like fish to water.