In Ghanaian Pidgin, it is a term used to celebrate profound joy, Ampofoooo is also commonly used in the context of smoking marijuana, or ganja as a congratulatory word to a first-time smoker or a regular stoner. It's usually said when someone lights up a joint or starts puffing.
Jamil: Chale you dey blaze?
Nana: oh yeah chale. We just dey base here oh.
(lights a joint and starts smoking)
Jamil: Ampofoooo
Nana: Ibi for dey ganja oh (laughs)
Nana: oh yeah chale. We just dey base here oh.
(lights a joint and starts smoking)
Jamil: Ampofoooo
Nana: Ibi for dey ganja oh (laughs)
by Fokin Guy July 30, 2019