Nguni, cluster of related Bantu-speaking ethnic groups living in South Africa, Swaziland, and Zimbabwe.

They speak Xhosa, Zulu, Swati and Ndebele.
Example

We should unite as Nguni people and stop this tribalism.

MXhosa 07 June 2021
To flex or to show off
Example

Nna nkao tempela, net akerato bolela thata, ke dealer ka action.

Mr Trends 19 November 2021

South African Minister of Finance. His signature used to be in SA money hence his name is often referred to when skrr skrr gang is talking about money.
Example

Tito Mboweni, sha sha...

Sinazo 19 April 2021
A Zulu term that refers to a huge belly, mostly seen in tenderpreneurs. Sotho people can spell it as mokhaba.
Example

Stomach in, chest out. Umkhaba must fall.

Sinazo 20 July 2020

An Indian Ocean archipelago known for luxury tourism, beautiful beaches, and conservation efforts.
Example

The Seychelles has the smallest population of any African sovereign country.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025
Is the Xhosa term for korobela - which is love potion given to your lover so that he/she only loves you.

It basically translates to yiva mna ndedwa (only hear me).
Example

I won't mind even if you can give me ivamna.

Sinazo 05 May 2021

A Xhosa and Zulu term for thick curdled milk, also known as maas; similar to yoghurt. A traditional drink, amasi is now produced commercially.
Example

Xhosa people would choose amasi over meat.

Sinazo 05 May 2021
Meaning white hair ( Gray hair )
Example

Ubi asha in Urhobo language means white hair (Gray hair)

French Ovotu Abraham 26 August 2023

A person who is sexually attracted to a person's intellect or mind before physical appearance. It comes from the Latin root "sapien" which means wise.
Example

I am not into beautiful girls, I am sapiosexual.

Adeola 06 August 2020
North West is an inland South African province that borders Botswana. Its landscape is defined by mountains in the northeast and bushveld scattered with trees and shrubs.
Example

I can't wait to go to North West and see Sun City.

Maps 14 June 2024


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