Word of the Day — 22 Oct 2026

Ou

Guy
Example

That ou is genuine

jordan • 22 May 2025
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Tyoka to break
Example

Susan aka tyoka meaning her leg is broken

Scarboy_zw • 28 September 2021
Another slang term for South Africa.

Also see South Ah
Example

Madumane: Thank you Sauta for the love.

Skhokho • 28 April 2021

The South African former president.
Example

Times were nice during Jacob Zuma’s time.

Chief • 24 July 2026
Hirwa Ambassadeur is a Rwandan artist, musician, actor, video creator, author, animator, journalist, YouTuber and TikToker. After all he is the Founder & CEO of Abahire TV.





Early Life.



He was (born on August 24, 2000) in Nyarugenge, Kigali, Rwanda, He grew up in Kigali city later moved in Butare, southern province of Rwanda, where he lived 3 years by his parents. He attended Munazi school for his primary level and Groupe scolaire Kigali for his secondary level.





Music career.



Hirwa Ambassadeur started his career at the age of 18 in Kigali, Rwanda as a songwriter. He later started releasing his originals on major streaming platforms. He first released "Motivate" on YouTube Music in 2022 and then after a few days he released his music on many others international platforms like Deezer, Apple Music, iTunes, Amazon Music, Boomplay, JioSaavan, Tiktok, Facebook & Instagram. Hirwa Ambassadeur is best known for his funn
Example

Hirwa Ambassadeur is a Rwandan Youtuber. Musician

Hirwa Ambassadeur • 06 October 2022

A diverse Southern African nation with multiple capitals, known for wildlife and post-apartheid development.
Example

South Africa hosted the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the first in Africa.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
It can mean anytime between now and the next 5 years.
Example

We should hang out soon, my friend.

Chief • 14 August 2020

The belief in our shared humanity, kindness, compassion and the idea that we become better through caring for and supporting one another.
Example

Her willingness to help a stranger showed true ubuntu

Pronunciation
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Faith • 11 September 2026
Gwala is a Nguni term for a coward.
Example

Ey that grootman ligwala.

Danny • 26 June 2021

Imenemene is a traitor or just a crook.
Example

Yho limenemene la sisi.

Faku • 29 April 2025
Limpopo is one of the provinces in South Africa. It was formerly called the Northern Province because it's in the northern part of South Africa.
Example

Limpopo is one of my favourite places to visit.

Marawa • 06 June 2021


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