What does Galamsey mean?

Illegal mining (Illegal gold mining) For example: "Galamsey dey spoil our rivers (Illegal mining is destroying our rivers)"

Where does the slang word Galamsey come from?

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

Galamsey

🇬🇭 Ghana Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Galamsey definition 1

Illegal mining (Illegal gold mining)

"Galamsey dey spoil our rivers (Illegal mining is destroying our rivers)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇬🇭 Ghana
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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