What does Baba wa viatu mean?

Mwanaume anayeuza viatu (Man who sells shoes) For example: "Baba wa viatu ana viatu vya bei nafuu (Shoe man has affordable shoes)"

Where does the slang word Baba wa viatu come from?

Baba wa viatu is a slang term from Tanzania. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Tanzania and across Africa.

Baba wa viatu

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 26, 2025 · 1 definition

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Mwanaume anayeuza viatu (Man who sells shoes)

"Baba wa viatu ana viatu vya bei nafuu (Shoe man has affordable shoes)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 26, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇹🇿 Tanzania
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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