What does Poverty no be crime mean?

Being poor isn't criminal (Poverty isn't illegal) For example: "Poverty no be crime but e no nice (Being poor isn't criminal but it's not pleasant)"

Where does the slang word Poverty no be crime come from?

Poverty no be crime is a slang term from Ghana. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Ghana and across Africa.

Poverty no be crime

🇬🇭 Ghana Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Being poor isn't criminal (Poverty isn't illegal)

"Poverty no be crime but e no nice (Being poor isn't criminal but it's not pleasant)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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