Yihlo is a Xhosa term for father or dad. It can also used informally to refer to a male friend or male family member.
Example
Hlonipha uyihlo no nyoko.
Respect your dad and mom.
The world's newest country, facing challenges after independence from Sudan, with oil resources.
Example
South Sudan gained independence in 2011 after decades of civil war.
Ntjaka is a Sotho slang term that loosely translates to "my dog". It is used in the context of a friend (my friend).
Example
I'll see you tomorrow, ntjaka.
Literally meaning "world" or "country," but in Zambian slang, it is used to express excitement, enthusiasm, or to say something is excellent or the best. It's similar to saying "let's go!" or "it's on!"
Example
The music festival last night was amazing. Zambia ku chalo!
Example
I still cant believe ndishiywe litopi elidala.
Japa is a slang term derived from the Yoruba language. Japa simply means ‘to run swiftly’ out of a dangerous situation.
To 'Japa' means to abort, run, avoid, terminate, retreat or remove yourself from a situation, if used in a sentence.
To 'Japa' means to abort, run, avoid, terminate, retreat or remove yourself from a situation, if used in a sentence.
Example
I wan japa go South Africa next year.
Yt pipo is a popular term on social media that refers to "White People"
Example
I'm not surprised, akere it's Yt pipo.
Chineke is the creator of the universe and everything good in it along with rain, trees, and other plants
Example
Chineke, I can't believe I failed.
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