Bala (So/then - Mooré) For example: "Bala ti kẽe! (So let's go!)"

Where does the slang word Bala come from?

Bala is a slang term from Burkina Faso. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Burkina Faso and across Africa.

What are other meanings of Bala?

Bala can also mean: Balafone (instrumento) (Balafone instrument)

Bala

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso Slang

Added August 06, 2025 · 2 definitions

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Bala (So/then - Mooré)

"Bala ti kẽe! (So let's go!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 06, 2025

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Bala — definition 2

Balafone (instrumento) (Balafone instrument)

"Toka bala na festa. (Play balafone at party.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 10, 2025

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🇧🇫 About Burkina Faso Slang

Bala is part of the everyday slang vocabulary used in Burkina Faso. Burkina Faso slang blends local languages, colonial influences, and street culture into a unique and expressive way of speaking that reflects the country's identity and history. Kasinary features 1733 Burkina Faso slang words and phrases collected from native speakers across the country.

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