Obruni

Ghanain term for a person from outside of Africa. Usually refering to white's but sometimes black tourists as well.

Obruni, take me to the U.S.A.

by Trillah February 8, 2009

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obroni

Obroni is the Ashanti (or more specifically, the Twi language) word for a white person, but sometimes used to refer to foreigners in general. The word is often used by Ghanaians in the diaspora, when speaking amongst themselves, as a "code" word for "white man".

Despite the (relatively) widespread and casual use of the word, its origins are not entirely benign. The word "obroni" derives from the word "Abro fuo", which means trickster, "one who frustrates" or "one who cannot be trusted".

It is possible that the word arose during initial contact between the Ashanti and Europeans. Coincidentally, the word for "white person" used by the Ga (another tribe in Ghana), is Blofonyo (or Blofo) for short. This word in the Ga language, similarly derives from "Ablo fo nyo", which again means "one who frustrates", or a trickster in the Ga language.

Look at that Obroni over there, he looks a bit out of his depth here ... shall we give him a hand or just ignore him ?

by asemkonkron April 13, 2013

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Vivi Orunitia

Age: 9
race: Black Mage
weapon: staff/ black magic

Although a powerful and feared black magic user, Vivi is innocent and pure at heart (and i love him ^_^) yet discontent by the mystery of his existence and determined to find himself among the shrouded emptiness and loneliness that plagues his soul, Being the only black mage not under the control of Queen Brahne, Vivi sets out to uncover the dark past to ensure his existence and future.

There is no example to Vivi just that he is cute and hugable and I love him sooooo much *hugs Vivi*

by Vivi's wife July 27, 2004

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