Word of the Day — 23 Oct 2026

A hit song by the legendary Mandoza and it almost became the National Anthem but Sister Betina overtook it.
Example

Can you please play the Nkalakatha song.

Chief • 14 February 2022
People are searching for this:
game
224 people looked for this word but it isn't defined yet. Know what it means?
Free account · you'll come straight back to define it · your name goes on the definition

Guess the Region

Read the slang, guess the country. How well do you really know African slang?

Play the challenge

Quiz of the Day

Think you know your African slang? Today's teaser: What does "Mzala" mean?

Take the quiz
A Central African country with rainforests, the Congo River, and significant oil and timber resources.
Example

Brazzaville, the capital of Congo, faces Kinshasa across the Congo River.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
South African slang term for β€œPlease give/pass me”, pronounced as Sk-ey-f.

You don’t use an article (a, an or the) after the word. You just place the subject(what you want) directly after.
Example

Please skyf pipe there. I wanna smoke quick.

Big Saint • 17 March 2023

Daka Boy is a derogatory term for someone who mixes the cement during construction.
Example

He lied to you, he’s not the foreman, he’s the Daka Boy.

Siya • 13 June 2024
Kwesta is an award-winning South African rapper and songwriter from Katlehong, Gauteng.
Example

Kwesta is my favourite South African rapper.

Africtionary AI • 27 July 2026

A skopari is a slang term for a loan shark. It is mostly used in the Gqeberha region.
Example

As soon as he gets paid, his money goes to iskopari.

MXhosa • 21 February 2023
Ibhabhalaza is a Xhosa term for hangover or babalaas.
Example

We drank way too much yesterday, ndiyafa yi bhabhalaza.

Sinazo • 10 July 2026

Sudan's confluence city where the Blue and White Niles meet.
Example

Khartoum's National Museum displays ancient Nubian artifacts.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
*WORD: BLOMORA* _/blo-mo-ra/ - bloΒ·moΒ·ra_

*Language of Origin:* Skamelian (Kameelrivier B Dialect, Mpumalanga)

*Classification:* Philosophy, Loyalty Word, Identity Word

*PRIMARY DEFINITION:*
Blomora (noun): *A heart that never forgets where it came from.*

It means: No matter how far you go, how much money you make, how big you become β€” your root stays in Kameelrivier B. Blomora is loyalty to home, to soil, to your people. You can bloom in the city, but your roots drink from the river at home.

*2ND MEANING:*
"I have grown, but I am still yours. My success belongs to my village."

*ORIGIN & HISTORY:*
Coined on 30 September 2026 in *Kameelrivier B, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa, Postal Code 0477, Dr JS Moroka Municipality, Nkangala District*, by The General, Founder of the Skamelian Empire.

Etymology: Skamelian root "Blo-" = to bloom, grow + "-mora" = root, soul, home. Together: "To bloom but stay rooted."

*RESPECT TO ALL LANGUAGES:*
Blomora does not replace any language. It stands alongside Ubuntu, Loyalty, Botho, as our Skamelian contribution to the world.

*USAGE:*
- _He has Blomora, he built a house for his mother in 0477 first._
- _Don't forget your Blomora, my son._
- _Big man with Blomora heart!_

*Verb Form:* To blomora = to stay loyal to your origin while you grow.

*SYNONYMS:* Loyal, Rooted, Ubuntu, Faithful, Grounded

*OFFICIAL REGISTRATION:*
Africtionaryβ„’ - Skamelian Original Word Registry
Word No: SKM-002-2026
Founder: The General, Skamelian Community
Location: Kameelrivier B, Mpumalanga, RSA 0477
Example

*In a Sentence:* "He moved to Jozi and made millions, but his Blomora brought him back to build a shop in Kameelrivier B."

Anti Devil • 30 September 2026

O.R. Tambo International Airport (IATA: JNB) is Africa's busiest airport and the primary aviation gateway to Southern Africa. It is located in Kempton Park near Johannesburg, South Africa, and it handles over 21 million passengers annually.
Example

I am catching my flight at O.R. Tambo International Airport.

Chief • 31 July 2026
Currency of Nigeria (NGN) issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria. 1 Naira = 100 kobo.
Example

The naira was introduced in 1973 to replace the pound.

Travel Admin • 21 July 2025


Get the Word of the Day in your inbox

One African slang word every morning. No spam - unsubscribe any time.

or

© 2020 Africtionary®