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Mntkbw

Xhosa term derived from Mntakabawo which directly translates to "My dad's child". This term doesn't necessarily refer to someone you are related to. It can be used to refer to a friend or any random person.

I'm so tired mntkbw.

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Kano

Ancient Hausa city and northern commercial hub with centuries-old dye pits.

Kano's Great Mosque is built on a 15th-century foundation.

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Sgela

The word referring any form of educational institution, from pre-school all the way to University.

Did you go to Sgela? Did you go to School?

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Glamour Boys

Glamour Boys is another nickname for the South African soccer team Kaizer Chiefs.

The Glamour Boys will beat Masandawana.

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Dakar

Senegal's Atlantic capital known for music, museums, and Goree Island.

Dakar's African Renaissance Monument stands taller than the Statue of Liberty.

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Xokshame

Xokshame is a Xhosa social media slang term for "I am joking / I am lying".

I hate my ex girlfriend. Lol xokshame.

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Mandilale

Its a Xhosa word meaning lemme sleep . often used when someone is tired & they want to rest

Andidinwe hayi mandilale

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Amandala

The word is used as an intentional misspelling and pronunciation of the word ‘amandla’ which means strength.

The word was popularised on social media after Naomi Campbell said ‘amandala’ instead of the correct ‘amandla’ at the Global Citizen Festival in 2018.

You'll be strong. Hayi wethu Amandala to you.

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Spani

Its a word used to replace job

I need to get a small spani just for the moment

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Papsak

Papsak is the foil container that's put inside a box of wine (3L or 5L). The term can be used to refer to to cheap or low quality wine.

We used to moer papsak when we were learning to drink.

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