Ghana

Dumsor

Persistent power outages / load-shedding. From Twi "dum" (off) and "sor" (on).
Example

Dumsor spoil my whole evening.

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Ghana

Obroni

A white person or foreigner. Twi word, used descriptively, not offensively.
Example

The obroni dey learn Twi.

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Ghana

Oga

Boss or someone in authority. Borrowed from Nigerian pidgin.
Example

My oga go decide.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
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Ghana

Abeg

Please; used to make a polite plea. From "I beg".
Example

Abeg no vex.

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Ghana

Chop

To eat; also to spend or enjoy.
Example

Make we go chop banku.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
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Ghana

Eti sen

A Twi greeting meaning "How are you?" or "How is it?"
Example

Eti sen? Everything okay?

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
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Ghana

Chop bar

A local restaurant serving traditional Ghanaian food.
Example

We chop fufu for the chop bar.

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Ghana

Eye

It is good / I'm fine. Twi response to a greeting (pronounced eh-yeh).
Example

Eti sen? Eye!

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Ghana

Akpeteshie

A strong local spirit distilled from palm wine, also called "apio".
Example

Akpeteshie be very strong oo.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
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Ghana
Ga

Chaley

Chaley is a way to address a friend. It originates from the Ga language but is widely used in Accra and other parts of Ghana by both Ga speakers and non-speakers.
Example

As a Greeting: "Chaley, how far?" means "Hey my friend, what's up?"

To Emphasize a Point: Stretching the word—"Chaleyyyyy!"—is often used to express extreme surprise, admiration, or exaggeration.

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