It is also known as Apio.Īlata: A term commonly used to describe Nigerians, to their great displeasure, as it means pepper seller in their language.
'Oh dude, look at the way he’s dancing! He’s trying to embarrass us!'Īkata (n): a foreigner, usually an African-AmericanĪkpeteshie: This locally brewed spirit is made from highly fermented palm wine and is highly intoxicating (like moonshine). Oh chale, see the way he is dancing! He wan embarrass us oh! See : On the English-speaking West Coast of Africa, people often use the word ‘see’ instead of the usual ‘look at’. Together with examples of how they are used: Photograph: Wli Falls, Ghana Below is a simplified guide to some slang and tribal terms commonly used among the people of Ghana. It is a commonly known fact that although many Africans and people of African descent speak Pidgin English, it is slightly different in every country. Many Ghanaians speak English or Pidgin English mixed in with words from these local languages to create a distinctive way of talking unique to Ghana.
Ghana is a country with 7 major languages (Twi, Ga, Fanti, Ewe, Dangbe, Hausa and English), and although you won’t be expected to understand them all, it might help to know a few keywords that you can use to pepper up your conversation and charm or surprise people.
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