What does Balafɔ mean?

Mali fɔlifɛn dɔ (Malian musical instrument) For example: "Balafɔ fɔli ka di seremoni la. (Balafon music is nice at ceremonies.)"

Where does the slang word Balafɔ come from?

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

Balafɔ

🇲🇱 Mali Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Balafɔ definition 1

Mali fɔlifɛn dɔ (Malian musical instrument)

"Balafɔ fɔli ka di seremoni la. (Balafon music is nice at ceremonies.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇱 Mali
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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