Ghana Slang Dictionary
Ghanaian slang mixes Ghanaian Pidgin English with Twi, Ga and other local languages into the everyday street talk of Accra, Kumasi and beyond. From university campuses to trotro rides, it's expressive, humorous and constantly evolving. Iconic words like chale, obroni, dumsor and eti sen capture Ghanaian warmth and wit. Browse the growing, community-built dictionary of Ghanaian slang below - and if you know a word that's missing, be the first to define it.
Do Am Momo
NEWThe phrase “Do am momo” directly translates to “Do it mobile money”, meaning just send it via mobile money.
Friend 1: Here is some gift for your birthday.
Friend 2: Do Am Momo.
The current cedi was introduced in 2007 with a revaluation of 10,000:1.
Ghana was the first sub-Saharan African country to gain independence from colonial rule.
The name umoufia came into existence when a prophet in Ghana was revealing a doom prophecy over the country but didn’t want to mention the name Ghana due to the strict warning from the Inspector General of Police popularly known IGP Dampare.
1. Umoufia is a beautiful country.
2. There are so many tourist attractions in Umoufia
“I don’t like women who work hard and make their own money. A woman belongs in the kitchen.”
“Aahn ei.”