Day 16: Word on the street

Ok so I'm completely exhausted from work today (started on the Obstetrics ward and it was brilliant!) so forgive me for how short today's post is...

I want to share a few bits of Ghanaian (/general African) lingo with you, so if you're ever in Accra you don't stick out too much. 

DISCLAIMER: These words alone will not save you. 

Oh and once again, I've used my creative license...

Konkonsah (pronounced coh-con-sah) = word used to describe a gossip.

"She is the biggest konkonsah"

Wahala (pronounced wa-ha-la) = trouble

"Nicole, your mum is calling you!" "Uh oh, wahala for meeee"

Brofolisation (pronounced broh-foh-lisation) = meaning "very British", mostly used to refer to someone with a strong British accent.

"I cannot understand a word this Londoner is saying! This is brofolisation to the fullest..."

Mobo (pronounced moh-boh- not moe-boe) = meaning "sorry" or "that's sad"
"Mate, I sprinted to the bus stop but the bus driver just ignored me and drove on!" "Oh that's so unfortunate, mobo!"

--also, Mobo-ful = adj form.
"Got home late, not enough dinner left for me, it was so mobo-ful..."

Kwakwey (pronounced kwah-kwey) = a rat. Often used as an insult.

"And don't come back... KWAKEY!"

Cacalica (pronounced ka-ka-li-ka) = a cockroach. Often used as an insult.

"Ignore him, he's a known cacalica"

And finally, my personal favourite...

T.I.A. = This is Africa. What EVERYONE keeps saying to me when I express my qualms about things such as "lights off" and "gutter skipping"...