What does Wassoulou mean?

Mali yɔrɔ dɔ, dɔnkili suguya (Mali region, music style) For example: "Wassoulou dɔnkili ka di musow ye. (Wassoulou music is loved by women.)"

Where does the slang word Wassoulou come from?

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

Wassoulou

🇲🇱 Mali Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Wassoulou definition 1

Mali yɔrɔ dɔ, dɔnkili suguya (Mali region, music style)

"Wassoulou dɔnkili ka di musow ye. (Wassoulou music is loved by women.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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