Mafo is a Yoruba word which literally means “Don’t break,” and figuratively “be strong, don’t be weak”.

This is a popular street slang among Nigerians at the same time it is a powerful motivation. The spirit of Mafo is one you can’t underestimate.

Mafo on the street is a mantra used to maintain an unbroken spirit and to revive our hopes.

Mafo is similar to what Femi Osifisan expressed to in his popular poem “Homeless, Not Hopeless”. You might be homeless but don’t be hopeless. Hence, he’s indirectly saying “Mafo”.

Mafo is a mantra that we should chew to maintain and sustain our candour in times of hardship.................

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