What does Kasala mean?

Big trouble or chaos (Major crisis) For example: "Kasala don burst (Big trouble has erupted)"

Where does the slang word Kasala come from?

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

Kasala

🇳🇬 Nigeria Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Kasala definition 1

Big trouble or chaos (Major crisis)

"Kasala don burst (Big trouble has erupted)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇳🇬 Nigeria
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

↻ Similar Words

Kassala 🇸🇩 Sudan

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"“There was **kassala** at the club last night when the power went out during the show.”"

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Northern capital

"Kasama side (Northern side)"

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