A word of encouragement or bold proclaim to never crack under pressure or a difficult situation. It is a yoruba word made popular by Nigerian Musician Naira Marley.
by Zurkses December 17, 2019
An expressive way of saying "don't be afraid". It is a word used to show how brave and ready you are for whatever comes your way.
E.g Are you scared? Mafo! I am with you.
Theologically the bible states Isaiah 41 vs 10. Do not be afraid , for i am with you i.e Mafo, i am with you.
Theologically the bible states Isaiah 41 vs 10. Do not be afraid , for i am with you i.e Mafo, i am with you.
by DeboDenny January 31, 2020
A life changing motivational term coined by Nigerian music icon, Naira Marley which literally translates to "No Four".
Mafo simply means; keep your head up, don't loose guard, don't misbehave, never give up, don't be stupid, be smart, be wise, don't be a bastard, etc.
Mafo simply means; keep your head up, don't loose guard, don't misbehave, never give up, don't be stupid, be smart, be wise, don't be a bastard, etc.
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You are not too old to make it big, Mafo!
God still got you and miracles can happen before the year runs out, Mafo!
If you didn't win today, mafo, there's always a tomorrow
You are not too old to make it big, Mafo!
God still got you and miracles can happen before the year runs out, Mafo!
If you didn't win today, mafo, there's always a tomorrow
by Kadet † December 29, 2020
Mafo is a Nigerian slang , it can generally be used by anyone ..it was formed by naira Marley a Nigerian legend...it simply means don’t be afraid or don’t be scared no matter the situation anyone that tells you mafo would be there for you
by Adesewa December 30, 2020
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by Wills005 May 14, 2021
Mafo, originally an abbreviated version of motherfucker similar to mofo, is now defined as a careless or clumsy person.
Mafo can also be used as a verb 'to maf (it)' in various tenses as well as an adjective.
Mafo can also be used as a verb 'to maf (it)' in various tenses as well as an adjective.
"Man, that guy is always burning toast. What a mafo!"
"Man that guy really maffed it. It smells like burnt toast in here."
"Yeah, that was a real mafo move."
"Man that guy really maffed it. It smells like burnt toast in here."
"Yeah, that was a real mafo move."
by EastBayDroogy November 11, 2013