Meaning white hair ( Gray hair )
Example
Ubi asha in Urhobo language means white hair (Gray hair)
Nigeria's purpose-built capital with striking modern architecture.
Example
Abuja's Aso Rock is the symbolic center of Nigerian politics.
The act of breaking someone's heart either through cheating or any malpractice that automatically leads the end of a relationship. Often used in a phrase "ba tlao hurda" meaning they will hurt you
Example
Ba tlao hurda, banunur!
Asbonge is a Zulu term for "Let's give thanks" or "Let's be thankful"
Example
Beke le beke asbonge bafethu.
A Zulu term that means for nothing. Free; obtained without payment or difficulty. It is however not only used by Zulu, it has been incorporated to modern South African lingo.
Example
Buy 1 drink and get the second one mahala.
Example
Amasende akho ayanuka.
A term used in South African high schools—coined by the Matric Class of 2024—to refer to students born in 2010 during the FIFA World Cup hosted in South Africa. The nickname comes from the tournament’s official anthem, “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” by Shakira. It’s commonly used to refer to Grade 8 learners of 2024, most of whom were born that year.
The 750ml or 660ml beer or cider (quart).
Can also be called Ngud (without the last u)
Can also be called Ngud (without the last u)
Example
Yabona ng'zomosha kakhulu
Ng'zoshay'iNgud
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