What Does “Sika” Mean?
Confusing slang in
Sika
noun African slang
translates to
Plain English out
Money — the Twi word for money that crossed into Ghanaian everyday slang.
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The full meaning
Sika means money in Twi and is widely used in Ghanaian everyday speech. 'No sika' means no money. 'Sika duro' (money is important) is a common expression.
Where “sika” comes from
Directly from Twi, Ghana's most widely spoken indigenous language, where sika literally means money or gold.
How it’s actually used
'I need sika' means I need money. Appears in discussions about financial pressure.
No sika in this economy, charle.
The sika is finishing too fast.
She's got sika, no worries.
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For parents & teachers
Harmless. Simply the Ghanaian word for money.
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Last reviewed: 2026-08-20