Where does the slang word Okelendo come from?

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

Okelendo

Added Jul 17, 2025 · 1 definition

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Okelendo definition 1

Means “agreement” or “okay” (when everyone consents to something).

"“On va au festival ce weekend? – **Okelendo**! Allons-y tous ensemble.” (“We going to the festival this weekend? – **Agreed**! Let’s all go together.”)"

by KASINARY Admin Elder · Jul 17, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇱 Mali
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: July 2025

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