Word of the Day — 21 Oct 2026
Nikhona is a Nguni term that means “are y’all here?” or “are y’all around?”
This term is mostly seen in TikTok comments by South Africans when they invade people’s comment sections.
This term is mostly seen in TikTok comments by South Africans when they invade people’s comment sections.
Example
No one:
South Africans in comments: Nikhona? 🇿🇦
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In Xhosa culture, umgidi is the ceremony that's done to celebrate a boy or boys (mkhwetha) coming back from the mountain (initiation school).
Example
I can't wait to attend umgidi ka Boy
Example
Sometimes you'd swear azithi dadobawo kwezi nceku.
A strong local spirit distilled from palm wine, also called "apio".
Example
Akpeteshie be very strong oo.
A phrase used to describe something that is very old or "old school." It's often used humorously to tease someone for wearing outdated clothes or having an old phone.
Example
Look at that old phone. That's so kale bwangu!
A Hlubi word for you are talking nonsense.
Example
Me: Gombo means "a newly developed area. It is the name given by the Xhosas to the City of East London after its foundation in 1836"
You: That is gibberish.
Me: uyarhubha.
Music of South Africa’s urban black youth, which first emerged in the 1990s. Kwaito is a mixture of South African disco, hip hop, R&B, ragga, and a heavy dose of house music beats.
Example
Hip Hop has taken over now, Kwaito is no longer the same.
A noun that describes a state of being overwhelmed by a situation OR refers to a very difficult situation that appears to have no solution.
Example
Haaah ma1 wangu! I don't even have taxi fare to get there.
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