What does Folonko mean?

Folonko bi baax na (The initiation ceremony was good) For example: "Jola yi def nañu folonko (The Jola people did folonko)"

Where does the slang word Folonko come from?

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

Folonko

🇬🇲 Gambia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Folonko bi baax na (The initiation ceremony was good)

"Jola yi def nañu folonko (The Jola people did folonko)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇬🇲 Gambia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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