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This is a Nigerian Slang used commonly in Nigeria to replace the word Problem often.
Eg. If someone asks you to check up info for them, you can reply with "No Wahala" .
Wahala by African people August 28, 2016
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no wahala 

No problem or no big deal. Combines english 'no' with wahala, which is Nigerian slang for trouble.
"Hey, sorry I didn't return your call last night."

"No wahala, man."
no wahala by react November 26, 2007
Walaa, is the apple of everyone's eye. She is a very smart, intellectual human being with a great sense of humor. She aspires to do great things and more likely than not; she succeeds.
Walaa, is the person you come to when seeking help.
Walaa by Pablo Estebano December 1, 2010

No wahala 

Naija slang for "no worries" or "calm"
"sorry can't come to your motive tonight"
No Wahala, next time
No wahala by Anniex07 December 8, 2019

waaaambulance 

A derisive word used on someone who is whining too much.
Are you okay, wittle pwecious? Did I hurt your feelings? Better call the waaaambulance!
waaaambulance by rant July 23, 2004

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAaaa

your baby brother is crying nonstop.
and very loudly
1: WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAaaa
2: wtf are you doing
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