Browse African Slang

That's how it is/That's right (That's correct)

It's good/It makes sense (It's correct)

It's okay/It is what it is (It's alright)

It happens/That's life (It occurs)

Electronic transaction levy

Electricity Company of Ghana (Power company)

Very early morning (Dawn)

Upscale residential area (Rich neighborhood)

East Legon tinz (East Legon things) - Wealthy lifestyle

Cassava meal/Gari paste (Cassava dough)

“It will be well” or things will work out.

It’s finished or done.

“That’s how it is.” Used to express agreement or resignation.

Same opinion space (Closed mindset)

Financial progress/Money increase (Economic progress)

Economy bite - Economic hardship effects

Hairline/Baby hair (Front hair)

A common exclamation of surprise, disbelief, or emphasis.

Expression of disbelief (“wow, there’s wonder”).

Elder respect palava - Issues with respecting elders

Voting period/Political season (Electoral period)

Talkative person with no substance (All talk)

Full security/Complete privacy (Total encryption)

So/Therefore (So)

Beginner position/Starting job (Junior position)

Environmental warrior - Environmental activist

Estate living - Gated community lifestyle

Gospel preacher (Soul winner)

Evening breeze - Cool evening wind

Crime doesn't pay forever (Justice will come)

Everyone's time will come (Each has their moment)

Jealous look/Bad gaze (Envious stare)

Volta region mysticism (Eastern spirituality)

Ex comeback season - When exes return

Relatives beyond nuclear (Wider family)

Bonus marks/Additional points (Extra scores)

Extra time - Additional period

A phrase meaning one is very determined or desperate, literally 'the eyes are red.' In money context, if someone's eye r...