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Where Did Man Originate From?? / The Word WAHALA!! Is It A Yoruba,hausa Or An Ibo Word? / Where Does The Devil Live? (2) (3) (4)
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Where Does The Word "Wahala" Originate From? by LobsanRampa(m): 9:44am On Jul 20, 2014 |
I want to know the origin of the word "wahala", because based on my observation the word is common among the Nigerian tribes. Is it hausa word ,yoruba word or igbo word? |
Re: Where Does The Word "Wahala" Originate From? by krisCh(m): 2:02pm On Jul 20, 2014 |
hausa |
Re: Where Does The Word "Wahala" Originate From? by 19naia(m): 4:54am On Jul 21, 2014 |
Hausa via the arabic influence |
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