"Wakaliwood" meaning in English

See Wakaliwood in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Blend of Wakaliga + Hollywood Etymology templates: {{blend|en|Wakaliga|Hollywood}} Blend of Wakaliga + Hollywood Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Wakaliwood
  1. (slang, neologism) The developing film industry in Wakaliga, a slum in Kampala, Uganda. Wikipedia link: Wakaliwood Tags: neologism, slang Categories (place): Uganda

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