interjection
Street Slang
Mafo
mah-FOH (approximate — Yoruba is tonal; tone affects exact meaning, informal spellings often drop tone marks) · interjection · slang
Don't be intimidated, don't be rattled — stay bold no matter what.
0
Definitions
1
From 'má fọ́' (don't break/don't be broken); used to tell someone not to fear, panic, or be discouraged by a person or situation. Popularised nationwide by artist Naira Marley.
“They're trying to scare you off — mafo, just keep pushing.”
by community
0
Mafo In A Sentence
They're trying to scare you off — mafo, just keep pushing.
Origin & Usage
Yoruba phrase 'má fọ́' ('don't break'), popularised in Nigerian youth culture largely through Naira Marley's music and the 'Marlian' movement.
People Also Ask
What does 'Mafo' mean?
It means 'don't be intimidated' or 'don't let it break you' — a call to stay confident and unbothered.
Who popularised Mafo?
Nigerian singer Naira Marley is widely credited with bringing the phrase into mainstream street slang.
Comments 0