One of the most viral moments from his Ghana visit occurred at the Shea Butter Museum, a private cultural space owned by beauty queen and entrepreneur Hamamat Montia. During the visit, Speed received a traditional shea butter massage from a group of women. As they massaged him, the women repeatedly chanted the phrase “Kuriya Kuriya,” which quickly caught the attention of online viewers, many of whom began asking: what does “Kuriya Kuriya” actually mean? “Kuriya Kuriya” is a Ghanaian slang expression rooted in Dagbani culture, commonly found in Northern Ghana. The call, “kuriya kuriya,” is usually answered with “kuri gen gen,” often followed by names or playful phrases.

Source: GhanaWeb January 29, 2026 11:03 UTC