Slangs By Ghanaians
This podcast explores popular Ghanaian slangs, their meanings, and cultural context. It is hosted by a team including Wendy, Jeff, Peaches, and Eamy, and aims to help both Ghanaians abroad and non-Ghanaians understand and use these expressions. The podcast also has a companion blog and is available on major streaming platforms.
Episodes
2024 Election Slangs 🇬🇭
Ghanaians, in our usual fashion, have slangs for every occasion; even elections! We discuss on this episode of the Slangs By Ghanaians Podcast, slangs that have popped up during Ghana's election period.
Disclaimer: This episode of the Slangs By Ghanaians Podcast contains a discussion on politics in Ghana, approached from a strictly neutral and non-partisan standpoint.
The Slangs By Ghanaians Po
Slangs from Viral Videos
Ghanaian slangs often blow up from viral social media videos; even years after the videos went viral! We discuss such slangs and more on this episode of the Slangs By Ghanaians Podcast.
Slangs Discussed:
Woyale, Tesla Owusu, Y3Fasttt and If I Do Everything Today, What Will I Do Tomorrow?
Team:
Wendy, Jeff, Peaches and Eamy.
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Season 4 | Words You Didn't Realize Were Actually Slangs
Welcome to Season Four of the Slangs By Ghanaians Podcast!On this episode, we discuss words you didn't realize were actually slangs in Ghana.Ghanaians use lots of terms in everyday speech.Some of these words are slangs that don't appear as such. Listen to the season four premiere of the Slangs By Ghanaians podcast as we discuss these slangs (and Eamy's love life)!Slangs Discussed: Galamsey, Forken
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.
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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:
https://linktr.ee/slangsbyghan
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 m
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!
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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!
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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
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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/slangsbyghan
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
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: https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/MMJazMdPvwnKJp7YA
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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: https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/MMJazMdPvwnKJp7YA
Listen to the podcast on all popular podcast streaming sites:
https://linktr.ee/slangsbygha
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)
https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/xkSa2RkF5MgGDznx8
Read our blog on WordPress - https://slangsbyghanaians.wordpre
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 - https:/
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 si
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
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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!
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 g
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 Pod
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, no
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, M
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!"
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 o
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!
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 th
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!
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
