Where does the slang word Basama come from?

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

Basama

🇺🇬 Uganda Slang

Added Jul 17, 2025 · 1 definition

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Basama definition 1

Diaspora Ugandans who return home, often flashing money (plural of *Osama*).

by KASINARY Admin Elder · Jul 17, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇺🇬 Uganda
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: July 2025

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Ugandan slang draws from Luganda, English, and Swahili, shaped by Kampala's vibrant youth culture and Afrobeats music scene.

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