Where does the slang word Opepera come from?

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

Opepera

🇲🇼 Malawi Slang

Added Jul 17, 2025 · 1 definition

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Opepera definition 1

Foolish person; idiot" (Chichewa)

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Jul 17, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇼 Malawi
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: July 2025

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