phrase
Street Slang
No Wahala
noh-wah-HAH-lah · phrase · pidgin
"No problem" — a universal expression of ease or agreement.
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The go-to way to say something is fine, agreed, or not a problem at all — combining "no" with "wahala" (trouble).
“You need help moving house? No wahala, I go come Saturday.”
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No Wahala In A Sentence
You need help moving house? No wahala, I go come Saturday.
Origin & Usage
Compositional phrase from "no" + "wahala" (trouble, itself of Yoruba/Hausa/Arabic origin); documented on naijalingo.com and the British Council's Pidgin phrase guide.
People Also Ask
What does "no wahala" mean?
It means "no problem" — used to agree to something or reassure someone that everything is fine.
Can it be used as "yes"?
Yes, it's often used as a casual way of saying "okay"/"sure, no issue."
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