What does Eshialo mean?

Kijiji (Village) For example: "Ninarudi eshialo (I'm going back to the village)"

Where does the slang word Eshialo come from?

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

Eshialo

🇰🇪 Kenya Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Eshialo definition 1

Kijiji (Village)

"Ninarudi eshialo (I'm going back to the village)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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