Chalé

Chalé is the most popular Ghanaian icebreaker. On the surface, Chalé means buddy or friend. You would greet and address an old friend as ‘Chalé!’ You would also call a new friend ‘Chalé!’ Its origin stems from ‘Chalé Wote’ a Ga word meaning “Chalé lets go!” — the flip-flops you wear inside the house or outside for a stroll.