Slangs By Ghanaians
By SBG Podcast & Blog
Akwaaba!
Ghanaian slangs are so fun to know and use. Are you a Ghanaian diasporan or a non-Ghanaian interested in the Ghanaian culture? Planning on visiting Ghana anytime soon? Listen to our podcast and get all the info behind popular Ghanaian slangs!
Team: Wendy, Jeff, Peaches and Eamy
We have got a blog too! Read via:
www.slangsbyghanaians.wordpress.com
The podcast is available on all popular podcast streaming platforms.
Email us your feedback/enquiries: slangsbyghanaians@gmail.com
Let's get slanging!
Ghanaian slangs are so fun to know and use. Are you a Ghanaian diasporan or a non-Ghanaian interested in the Ghanaian culture? Planning on visiting Ghana anytime soon? Listen to our podcast and get all the info behind popular Ghanaian slangs!
Team: Wendy, Jeff, Peaches and Eamy
We have got a blog too! Read via:
www.slangsbyghanaians.wordpress.com
The podcast is available on all popular podcast streaming platforms.
Email us your feedback/enquiries: slangsbyghanaians@gmail.com
Let's get slanging!
Slangs By Ghanaians Dec 16, 2023
00:00
16:12
Ghanaian Slangs for Tourists
Coming to Ghana for Christmas? Already here? On this episode, we cover Ghanaian slangs that are used for Internationals that visit Ghana!
These slangs have been around for ages and are not going away anytime soon.
Slangs
Obroni, Halfco, Borga and Awishwish.
Episode Team
Wendy, Jeff, Peaches and Eamy.
Listen to the Slangs By Ghanaians Podcast on all major podcast streaming platforms:
linktr.ee/slangsbyghanaians
Read Our Blog:
slangsbyghanaians.wordpress.com
Intro/Outro Music
Artist: Dusha Billions
Title: Lost In Tema (L.I.T)
Link: spotify.link/646sByJI8Db
Let’s get slanging!
These slangs have been around for ages and are not going away anytime soon.
Slangs
Obroni, Halfco, Borga and Awishwish.
Episode Team
Wendy, Jeff, Peaches and Eamy.
Listen to the Slangs By Ghanaians Podcast on all major podcast streaming platforms:
linktr.ee/slangsbyghanaians
Read Our Blog:
slangsbyghanaians.wordpress.com
Intro/Outro Music
Artist: Dusha Billions
Title: Lost In Tema (L.I.T)
Link: spotify.link/646sByJI8Db
Let’s get slanging!
Dec 16, 202316:12
Nipa Yɛ Cobra & Other Slangs
On this episode, we cover 'Nipa yɛ cobra', a slang that sprang out of nowhere and has been trending for months!
We also cover 'God of Dbee', 'Boganizer' and 'Real wai'. We highlight the hilarious origins of all these Ghanaian slangs.
Episode Team
Wendy, Jeff, Peaches and Eamy.
Listen to the Slangs By Ghanaians Podcast on all popular podcast streaming platforms:
linktr.ee/slangsbyghanaians
Read Our Blog:
slangsbyghanaians.wordpress.com
Intro/Outro Music
Artist: Dusha Billions
Title: Lost In Tema (L.I.T)
Link: spotify.link/646sByJI8Db
Let’s get slanging!
We also cover 'God of Dbee', 'Boganizer' and 'Real wai'. We highlight the hilarious origins of all these Ghanaian slangs.
Episode Team
Wendy, Jeff, Peaches and Eamy.
Listen to the Slangs By Ghanaians Podcast on all popular podcast streaming platforms:
linktr.ee/slangsbyghanaians
Read Our Blog:
slangsbyghanaians.wordpress.com
Intro/Outro Music
Artist: Dusha Billions
Title: Lost In Tema (L.I.T)
Link: spotify.link/646sByJI8Db
Let’s get slanging!
Nov 25, 202318:39
Slangs Used in the Occupy Julorbi House Protest
Ghanaians have got slangs for every occasion (serious and trivial)!
Occupy Julorbi House was a 3-day Ghanaian protest which started off as an online protest on the social media platform, X formerly Twitter, using the hashtag #OccupyJulorbiHouse.
From this serious protest sprang lots of slangs that helped give the protest the right attention:
Order from above, timorous souls, fanfool, personal mechanic and are you not incredulous?
We discuss the meaning of these protest slangs and their origins.
Episode Team
Wendy, Jeff, Peaches and Eamy
Listen to the Slangs By Ghanaians Podcast on all popular podcast streaming platforms:
linktr.ee/slangsbyghanaians
Read Our Blog:
slangsbyghanaians.wordpress.com
Intro/Outro Music
Artist: Dusha Billions
Title: Lost In Tema (L.I.T)
Link: spotify.link/646sByJI8Db
Let’s get slanging!
Occupy Julorbi House was a 3-day Ghanaian protest which started off as an online protest on the social media platform, X formerly Twitter, using the hashtag #OccupyJulorbiHouse.
From this serious protest sprang lots of slangs that helped give the protest the right attention:
Order from above, timorous souls, fanfool, personal mechanic and are you not incredulous?
We discuss the meaning of these protest slangs and their origins.
Episode Team
Wendy, Jeff, Peaches and Eamy
Listen to the Slangs By Ghanaians Podcast on all popular podcast streaming platforms:
linktr.ee/slangsbyghanaians
Read Our Blog:
slangsbyghanaians.wordpress.com
Intro/Outro Music
Artist: Dusha Billions
Title: Lost In Tema (L.I.T)
Link: spotify.link/646sByJI8Db
Let’s get slanging!
Oct 21, 202318:27
Season 2 Recap!
The Slangs By Ghanaians Podcast is 3 years old!
Join us on this final episode of the season as we recap Season 2 of the Slangs By Ghanaians Podcast.
Team: Wendy, Jeff, Peaches and Eamy
Let's get slanging!
The podcast is available on all popular podcast streaming platforms:
https://linktr.ee/slangsbyghanaians
The podcast is also available for streaming on:
Safaricom Baze - Kenya
Beatz MUsic (Vodafone) - Ghana
Zamtel - Zambia
Read our blog:
https://slangsbyghanaians.wordpress.com
Email us:
slangsbyghanaians@gmail.com
Music Intro and Outro:
Chillld by Niney (Jeff on the podcast)
https://m.soundcloud.com/thxnine/chiiild-pr-kobby-kiko-mp3?ref=clipboard&p=i&c=0&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
Sep 16, 202315:32
Ghanaian Social Media Slangs III
Ghanaians come up with the most hilarious and relatable slangs on social media; too many to count!
On this episode, we take a look at four (4) Ghanaian social media slangs:
I could have kill a lot, Stubborn Academy, How Can You Tell Me This Story?, Ay3 cridical and Wahalurrr.
Team: Wendy, Jeff, Peaches and Eamy
Let's get slanging!
Podcast available on all popular podcast streaming platforms:
https://linktr.ee/slangsbyghanaians
The podcast is also available for streaming on:
Safaricom Baze - Kenya
Beatz Music (Vodafone) - Ghana
Zamtel - Zambia
Read our blog:
https://slangsbyghanaians.wordpress.com
Email us:
slangsbyghanaians@gmail.com
Music Intro and Outro:
Chillld by Niney (Jeff on the podcast)
https://m.soundcloud.com/thxnine/chiiild-pr-kobby-kiko-mp3?ref=clipboard&p=i&c=0&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
Mar 04, 202313:57
Ghanaian Twitter Slangs
New slangs pop up so quickly on Ghana Twitter! Ghanaians on Twitter create slangs from the most random situations.
On this episode, we take a look at four (4) Ghanaian Twitter slangs:
Abenkwan Twitter, Ahomasuo 24/7, Ayongo and Wei.
Team: Wendy, Jeff, Peaches and Eamy
Let's get slanging!
Podcast available on all popular podcast streaming platforms:
https://linktr.ee/slangsbyghanaians
The podcast is also available for streaming on:
Safaricom Baze - Kenya
Beatz MUsic (Vodafone) - Ghana
Zamtel - Zambia
Read our blog:
https://slangsbyghanaians.wordpress.com
Email us:
slangsbyghanaians@gmail.com
Music Intro and Outro:
Chillld by Niney (Jeff on the podcast)
https://m.soundcloud.com/thxnine/chiiild-pr-kobby-kiko-mp3?ref=clipboard&p=i&c=0&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
Dec 14, 202216:14
Sarcastic Ghanaian Slangs
Ghanaian slangs can get tricky! They usually have a bit of sarcasm in them. On this episode, we discuss four (4) sarcastic Ghanaian slangs.
Slangs: This advertisement has been vetted and approved by the FDA, Do am momo, Di asa and Happy birthday
Team: Wendy, Jeff, Peaches and Eamy
Let's get slanging!
Podcast available on all popular podcast streaming platforms:
https://linktr.ee/slangsbyghanaians
The podcast is also available for streaming on:
Safaricom Baze - Kenya
Beatz MUsic (Vodafone) - Ghana
Zamtel - Zambia
Read our blog:
https://slangsbyghanaians.wordpress.com
Email us:
slangsbyghanaians@gmail.com
Music Intro and Outro:
Chillld by Niney (Jeff on the podcast)
https://m.soundcloud.com/thxnine/chiiild-pr-kobby-kiko-mp3?ref=clipboard&p=i&c=0&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
Nov 12, 202211:36
Incorrectly Used Brand Names
We are back again with another episode of Ghanaian slangs!
On this episode, we discuss eight popular Ghanaian brand names that are often used incorrectly as slangs.
Slangs: Pepsodent, Omo, Maggi, Uber, Polytank, Nido, Tea and Pampers
Team: Wendy, Eamy, Peaches and Jeff
Let's get slanging!
Podcast available on all popular podcast streaming platforms:
https://linktr.ee/slangsbyghanaians
We are also available for streaming on:
Safaricom Baze - Kenya
Beatz MUsic (Vodafone) - Ghana
Zamtel - Zambia
Read our blog:
https://slangsbyghanaians.wordpress.com
Email us:
slangsbyghanaians@gmail.com
Music Intro and Outro:
Chillld by Niney (Jeff on the podcast)
https://m.soundcloud.com/thxnine/chiiild-pr-kobby-kiko-mp3?ref=clipboard&p=i&c=0&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
Nov 02, 202216:01
Ghanaian Football Slangs
In line with the just ended World Cup
Qualifiers matches between Ghana
and Nigeria, we bring you four
common football slangs in Ghana
such as the popular 'Oluwaaaaaaa'. ⚽️
Enjoy this podcast episode!
The team: Wendy, Jeff, Peaches and Emmanuel
Intro Music: Chillld - Niney (Jeff)
Available on: soundcloud.app.goo.gl/MMJazMdPvwnKJp7YA
Listen to our podcast on all popular podcast streaming platforms:
linktr.ee/slangsbyghanaians
Read our blog:
www.slangsbyghanaians.wordpress.com
Send us an email:
slangsbyghanaians@gmail.com
Qualifiers matches between Ghana
and Nigeria, we bring you four
common football slangs in Ghana
such as the popular 'Oluwaaaaaaa'. ⚽️
Enjoy this podcast episode!
The team: Wendy, Jeff, Peaches and Emmanuel
Intro Music: Chillld - Niney (Jeff)
Available on: soundcloud.app.goo.gl/MMJazMdPvwnKJp7YA
Listen to our podcast on all popular podcast streaming platforms:
linktr.ee/slangsbyghanaians
Read our blog:
www.slangsbyghanaians.wordpress.com
Send us an email:
slangsbyghanaians@gmail.com
Apr 02, 202218:45
Ghanaian Meme Slangs
Most Ghanaian slangs are derived from viral memes.
On this episode, the team takes a look at slangs (such as 'Yen dwane anaa?) that were made popular through memes.
Team: Wendy, Jeff, Peaches and Cobbie
Intro music: Chillld - Jeff (Niney)
Available on: soundcloud.app.goo.gl/MMJazMdPvwnKJp7YA
Listen to the podcast on all popular podcast streaming sites:
linktr.ee/slangsbyghanaians
On this episode, the team takes a look at slangs (such as 'Yen dwane anaa?) that were made popular through memes.
Team: Wendy, Jeff, Peaches and Cobbie
Intro music: Chillld - Jeff (Niney)
Available on: soundcloud.app.goo.gl/MMJazMdPvwnKJp7YA
Listen to the podcast on all popular podcast streaming sites:
linktr.ee/slangsbyghanaians
Feb 26, 202217:04
Slangs Commonly Used on the TL
There are always catchy slangs that
make an appearance on Ghana's social media platforms.
On this episode, we discuss common
slangs, like Yakubu, usually used on the timeline.
The team: Wendy, Jeff, Seiwaah and Cobbie.
Intro Music: Jeff (Niney)
Title: Chiiild (Available on Soundcloud)
soundcloud.app.goo.gl/xkSa2RkF5MgGDznx8
Read our blog on WordPress - slangsbyghanaians.wordpress.com
Got feedback? Send us an email - slangsbyghanaians@gmail.com
We are available on all popular podcast streaming sites:
linktr.ee/slangsbyghanaians
Let's get slanging!
make an appearance on Ghana's social media platforms.
On this episode, we discuss common
slangs, like Yakubu, usually used on the timeline.
The team: Wendy, Jeff, Seiwaah and Cobbie.
Intro Music: Jeff (Niney)
Title: Chiiild (Available on Soundcloud)
soundcloud.app.goo.gl/xkSa2RkF5MgGDznx8
Read our blog on WordPress - slangsbyghanaians.wordpress.com
Got feedback? Send us an email - slangsbyghanaians@gmail.com
We are available on all popular podcast streaming sites:
linktr.ee/slangsbyghanaians
Let's get slanging!
Dec 29, 202116:25
Washawasayyyyyyy
A video of gifted Ghanaian gospel singer, Cecilia Marfo, went viral on social media. From the video, slangs have been generated and are being used a lot.
Listen to the Slangs By Ghanaians Podcast as we take a look at these new Ghanaian slangs.
The team: Wendy, Jeff, Eamy, Peaches and Cobbie.
Intro Music: Jeff (Niney)
Title: Chiiild (Available on Soundcloud)
Read our blog on WordPress - slangsbyghanaians.wordpress.com
Got feedback? Send us an email - slangsbyghanaians@gmail.com
We are available on all popular podcast streaming sites.
Let's get slanging!
Listen to the Slangs By Ghanaians Podcast as we take a look at these new Ghanaian slangs.
The team: Wendy, Jeff, Eamy, Peaches and Cobbie.
Intro Music: Jeff (Niney)
Title: Chiiild (Available on Soundcloud)
Read our blog on WordPress - slangsbyghanaians.wordpress.com
Got feedback? Send us an email - slangsbyghanaians@gmail.com
We are available on all popular podcast streaming sites.
Let's get slanging!
Dec 11, 202121:08
Slangs Mistaken for Other Slangs
Up until social media made its way into the world of communication and entertainment, us as Ghanaians did not realize that a number of our slangs were actually similar in spelling and/or pronunciation to other non-Ghanaian slangs.
There have been some confusing moments on social media where non-Ghanaians thought we were referring to a different situation.
To clear up these hilarious confusing situations, we discuss five (5) Ghanaian slangs (with their comparisons) that are often mistaken for other slangs.
The team: Wendy, Jeff, Peaches, Eamy and Cobbie.
Music by: Jeff (also known as Niney)
Title: Chiiild (On SoundCloud)
This episode is based off our blog post on WordPress, Five (5) Ghanaian slangs that get mistaken for other slangs.
Read blog here: slangsbyghanaians.wordpress.com/2021/06/07/five-5-ghanaian-slangs-that-get-mistaken-for-other-slangs/
We're available on all popular podcast streaming platforms.
Let's get slanging!
There have been some confusing moments on social media where non-Ghanaians thought we were referring to a different situation.
To clear up these hilarious confusing situations, we discuss five (5) Ghanaian slangs (with their comparisons) that are often mistaken for other slangs.
The team: Wendy, Jeff, Peaches, Eamy and Cobbie.
Music by: Jeff (also known as Niney)
Title: Chiiild (On SoundCloud)
This episode is based off our blog post on WordPress, Five (5) Ghanaian slangs that get mistaken for other slangs.
Read blog here: slangsbyghanaians.wordpress.com/2021/06/07/five-5-ghanaian-slangs-that-get-mistaken-for-other-slangs/
We're available on all popular podcast streaming platforms.
Let's get slanging!
Nov 27, 202119:30
We Got Mics! | Season 2 | Episode 1
It's Season 2 of the SBG Podcast!
Join Jeff, Peaches, Eamy, Seiwaah and Wendy on episode 1.
The team speaks about popular Ghanaian slangs on social media:
- Item 13
- Eover me
- Stupid
- I off / See I off
- What sorof eyi is this?
- Information
- Vawulence
- That remembers me uno
On Africa Global Radio, listen via https://bit.ly/3BQuScj
We are also available on all popular podcast platforms: https://linktr.ee/afglobalradio
Music by Jeff
Title: Chiiild
Listen to full music here:
https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/EnTCWx2KguVyhs4a6
Ready? Let's get slanginggggg.
Nov 05, 202125:20
Chit-chatting With The Team
Join us (Wendy, Eamy and Seiwaah) as we chit-chat about the podcast break, covid-19 and the introduction of Peaches, Sabena and Jochebed to the team! Listen to us on Anchor, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts. Let's get slanginggggg!
Jul 17, 202130:56
Creative Write-ups Using Ghanaian Slangs (Writers Edition!)
Hey! We’re back from our official break and we start off with the writers edition! We got our writers on the team and some guest writers to come up with creative write-ups using slangs discussed on our previous episodes. Exciting right? Writers: Eamy Mireku, Vanessa Antwi, Sandra Taylor, Elikem Doe and Kofi Konadu. Stream via Anchor, Spotify, SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. Let’s get slanging!
Jun 01, 202114:21
Slangs Used During Ghana's 2020 Elections
Ghana recently held a very peaceful election (thank God!). There were some slangs used during this 2020 election period. We dive into seven (7) of the most popular and hilarious slangs used. The team for this episode: Wendy, Elikem, Seiwaah and Eamy. Slangs discussed: Skirt & blouse, Soloku, Electric shock, Flip, Flop, Okada ee and Pounds. We are on Soundcloud. You can also find us on Apple Podcasts as "Slangs By Ghanaians!" (emphasis on the exclamation mark). This episode has a disclaimer attached to it. Let's get slangingggggg!
Dec 30, 202020:34
Pidgin Slangs Mostly Used By Guys (Boys Edition!)
It's the "boys-boys" episodeeee! Yes, only guys on this episode. In this episode, the guys discussed Ghanaian Pidgin slangs mostly spoken by guys. As widely known, Pidgin is mostly spoken by the male population in Ghana so we took a dive into the "secret" slangs of Ghanaian guys.
The team: Elikem, Jeff, Francis (Yomen), Kissiedu, Nii Nai and Eamy.
Slangs discussed: Talanku, damu, chew metals, nod, kwaff, whip, you no get anything for your skin, make afeel sonteen, tear chain and bullets. You can find us on Apple Podcasts as "Slangs By Ghanaians!" and also we're on Soundcloud.
Let's get slanginggggg!
The team: Elikem, Jeff, Francis (Yomen), Kissiedu, Nii Nai and Eamy.
Slangs discussed: Talanku, damu, chew metals, nod, kwaff, whip, you no get anything for your skin, make afeel sonteen, tear chain and bullets. You can find us on Apple Podcasts as "Slangs By Ghanaians!" and also we're on Soundcloud.
Let's get slanginggggg!
Nov 30, 202020:01
Ghanaian Social Media Slangs II
There are lots and lots of Ghanaian slangs on social media. That's why we bring you the another episode of Ghanaian Social Media slangs! You can find us on Apple Podcasts as "Slangs By Ghanaians!" (Kindly take note of the exclamation mark). The team for this episode: Wendy, Jeff, Seiwaah and Eamy. Slangs discussed: Adey die, La wu, Tell me the truff, Let me see your shouting, Je brɛ, Wɔn shouti, Molaa and Release clause triggered. Let's get slanginggggg!
Nov 14, 202025:27
Our Gbaaments, Bloopers & Awkward Moments
This is an unofficial episode. It's just for laughs! We complied into one episode, all our errors during recording as a comical interlude till our next episode drops (soon). Enjoy some good laughs with the Slangs By Ghanaians team! Find us on Apple Podcasts at "Slangs By Ghanaians!"
Oct 31, 202013:06
Ghanaian Social Media Slangs
Ghanaian slangs on social media can be very intriguing yet very confusing at the same time when viewed literally instead of figuratively. On this episode, we discuss popular Ghanaian social media slangs and how to use them. The team: Wendy, Jeff, Vanessa, Eamy and Sheila. Slangs discussed: Detty my body, dey my top, yɛnkɔ Heblews/anaa yɛnkɔ Heblews, we're sorry, send me momo, ɛka aba fie, yɛɛblɛ ohh and woyale. You can find us on Apple Podcasts as "Slangs By Ghanaians!" Let's get slanginggggg!
Oct 27, 202025:29
Ghanaian Slangs vs Kenyan Slangs
We love Kenya! We got to hilariously compare Ghanaian slangs to Kenyan slangs with our Kenyan guest, Mike Omolo. Get to know slangs by the beautiful country, Kenya, in a fun and hilarious way with the team: Wendy, Jeff, Mike, Sheila and Eamy! Let's get slanginggggg!
Oct 03, 202018:58
Ghanaian Pidgin Slangs (Girls Edition)
It's the "girls girls" episodeeee! This podcast episode is the Girls Edition of the previous episode on Ghanaian Pidgin English Slangs. Want to hear Ghanaian girls speak Pidgin English? Join us: Wendy, Vanessa, Sheila and our guests, Seiwaah and Yvonne as we talk about slangs in Pidgin English! Visit our blog slangsbyghanaians.wordpress.com to get to know about these slangs. Slangs discussed in this podcast: Vee, yawa, tron, barb, don, move to, rec/jie and bost. Let's get slanginggggg!
Sep 26, 202016:59
Ghanaian Pidgin Slangs
Pidgin English is popular in some parts of Africa (Ghana, Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea, Sierra Leone and Cameroon). This podcast is focused on Ghanaian pidgin English slangs which are so fun to use. Our blog: slangsbyghanaians.wordpress.com. Slangs discussed: Nibbies, bola, medo, gbɛkɛ, eleff queer, troski, shommie, gally, gyemi and trabo. Let's get slanginggggg!
Sep 16, 202020:14
14 Popular Ghanaian Slangs
Get to know all about Ghanaian slangs. Here are 14 popular Ghanaian slangs! Read our blog via slangsbyghanaians.wordpress.com to read more about all the slangs that are discussed in this podcast. Slangs discussed in this podcast: Charley, eii, ong, herh, meyɛ very okay, anaa mebodam, mtchew, wo destroyi the soul inside, dier, d for daben?, aahn ei, by heart, no/nu and borga. Let's get slanginggggg!
Sep 04, 202019:16