What does Akala mean?

Viatu vya mti (Tire sandals) For example: "Akala shoes (Akala shoes)"

Where does the slang word Akala come from?

Akala is a slang term from Kenya. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Kenya and across Africa.

Akala

🇰🇪 Kenya Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Akala definition 1

Viatu vya mti (Tire sandals)

"Akala shoes (Akala shoes)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇰🇪 Kenya
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

Takala 🇿🇦 South Africa

U takala (To be happy)

"Ndi khou takala vhukuma (I'm very happy)"

Bakala 🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe

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"Bakala trabadja roça. (Man works plantation.)"

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