'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) 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 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’ in place of the usual ‘look at’.

Together with examples of how they are used: 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 decent 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 distinct way of speaking that is 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 key words that you can use to pepper up your conversation and charm or surprise people.

Babylon dictionary of slang