What does Game boy mean?

In Ghana, a 'game boy' is an internet fraudster (sakawa practitioner). The idea is he's 'playing a game' with victims' money. Among peers, being a game boy is seen as an achievement in the underworld culture. For example: "Kofi turned game boy and suddenly he has plenty cash to spend. (Meaning: Kofi became an internet scammer and suddenly has a lot of money to spend.)"

Where does the slang word Game boy come from?

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

Game boy

🇬🇭 Ghana Slang

Added Aug 02, 2025 · 1 definition

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In Ghana, a 'game boy' is an internet fraudster (sakawa practitioner). The idea is he's 'playing a game' with victims' money. Among peers, being a game boy is seen as an achievement in the underworld culture.

"Kofi turned game boy and suddenly he has plenty cash to spend. (Meaning: Kofi became an internet scammer and suddenly has a lot of money to spend.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 02, 2025

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

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🇬🇭 About Ghana Slang

Ghanaian slang reflects the country's diverse ethnic tapestry. Akan, Ewe, and Ga languages fuse with English to create Pidgin expressions and Afrobeats-influenced street terms.

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