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A racial slur originating from France, referring to a loud and annoying black individual. Originally, “bamboula” referred to an African drum and dance, symbolizing cultural expression and resistance among enslaved Africans. Over time, in France, it was co-opted as a pejorative term, dehumanizing Black individuals by reducing them to stereotypes linked to music and dance.
“I’m ready to go home now. This cafe was quiet a minute ago, but ever since these bamboula’s walked in, I can’t even hear myself think.”
by Lumobumo January 3, 2025
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