Most Common Slang & Street Terms in the African Escort Scene

If you’ve ever scrolled through escort websites, chatted with a “plug” on Telegram, or hung out around nightlife joints in places like Nairobi, Accra, Lagos, or Jozi, you’ll notice the game has its own lingo. From coded words to street slang, the African adult industry is full of juicy terms that only the streetwise understand.

Here’s your no-filter guide to the most common words, names, and phrases in the escort world — Afro style.

Everyday Escort Terms You’ll Hear in the Streets & Online

Escort – A high-end babe (or guy) who offers paid companionship. In Kenya or SA, they’re called “chics for hire” or “paid dates.” Nigerians might call them “runs girls,” while in Ghana, you’ll hear “ashawo deluxe” for the classy ones.
Prostitute – The raw term. Often used for street-based workers. In Uganda, they’re called senga w’omweso (coded), while South Sudan might just say “night girls.”
Sex Worker – A respectful umbrella term. Covers everyone from strippers to OnlyFans models to “kitchen party girls” in Zambia.
Client / Blesser / Sponsor / Mzungu – The one with the wallet. Some ladies call them “MPs” (Money Providers), while Nigerian slang says “aristo” or “maga.” If he’s white or Arab, he’s likely “mzungu” or “sheikh.”
Date – Code word for a session. You might hear “hook-up,” “link-up,” or “chop date.”
Session – A time slot for action. Could be 30 mins, 1 hour, overnight, or full weekend. Tanzanians call it “kikao” (meeting).
In-call – You go to the lady’s spot or hotel. South Africans say “you pull up to the crib.” In Kenya, it’s often “come through to my Airbnb.”
Out-call – She comes to you. Ghanaians say “house call.” Nigerians might text “drop address, I dey come.”
Full Service – Everything included: head, ride, cuddle, extras. Usually no limits — unless stated. Some sites use “no holds barred.”

People in the Game

Pimp / Manager / Plug – The street or online guy who connects clients to ladies. Sometimes a driver, sometimes a Telegram handler.
Masseuse / Soft Girl / Spa Babe – She says it’s massage, but there’s always a “happy ending” if the price is right.

Dirty Acronyms You’ll See on Escort Profiles (and Need to Know)

GFE – Girlfriend Experience – cuddles, kisses, talk sweet… feels real.
PSE – Porn Star Experience – wild, loud, acrobatic. No filters.
BBW – Big Beautiful Woman – thick and proud, soft life vibes.
BDSM – Bondage, Discipline, Sadism, Masochism – ropes, blindfolds, pain + pleasure.
BJ / OWO – Blow Job / Oral Without – self-explanatory.
SWO – Sex Without (condom) – risky but some still ask.
CIM / COB – Cum in Mouth / Cum on Body – what it sounds like.
AWO – Anal Without – highly specific and not for the shy ones.
DP – Double Penetration – advanced levels only.
J / JOI – Jerk / Jerk Off Instruction – for the virtual lovers.

Digital Hustle Lingo

Provider – A lady (or guy) advertising services online. May also be on TikTok or OnlyFans.
Punter / Client / Customer – The guy browsing for action. In some forums, he’s just “the wallet.”
Review / Rating – Online feedback from previous clients. “5-star GFE!” = you’re in for a treat.
Verified – Confirmed real — usually through a video call, ID check, or a trusted agent.

Other Street Terms & Places

Street Walker / Mapoko – A lady standing by the road, usually in hotspots like Koinange Street (Kenya), Oxford Street (Ghana), Allen Avenue (Nigeria).
Brothel / Lodge / Safehouse – Apartment or building where sex work happens. “Come to the base” is code for this.
Escort Agency – Website, adult Telegram group, or actual business that connects ladies to clients. High-end ones even offer VVIP bookings.
Sex Tourism – When tourists visit places like Zanzibar, Ghana, or Cape Town for more than just the beach.

Final Word from the Streets

African sex work culture is rich with codes, slang, and layered meanings. Whether you’re a curious punter, a babe trying to step up her profile, or just new to the scene — knowing the language is the first step to survival. Share with us more slang related to the escorts scene with us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/explodepodcast/

And remember — respect the hustle, tip well, and always wrap it up unless it’s a VIP service and you’ve agreed on terms.