Libya

A North African country with oil wealth, Mediterranean coastline, and recent political turmoil.


Ancient Leptis Magna in Libya contains some of the best-preserved Roman ruins.



Kucheza

To hang out, chill, or socialize with friends.


I'm going to kucheza with my friends at the park this afternoon.



Ninganya

This is a swear word you use when people make fun of your disability, accident, family and kids... and people ask you to apologise for asking a simple question.


I will not apologize for speaking the truth. Ningaya!!!



Kuningi

Kuningi is a popular Zulu term that means it's a lot. It is frequently used by social media users to express feeling overwhelmed by too much information or multiple challenges at once.


A lot is going on in Mzansi right now. Kuningi and it's getting kuningier.



Flop

Tsotsi language. Generally means a mistake or nonsense. Can be pronounced as "flop" or "flopo"


Eish ke editse flopo

I made a mistake



Shambula

This is a Kasi term for a very attractive lady.


Dai girl li shambula 🔥



Saluka

Saluka is a Xhosa term that refers to the person you went to initiation school with.


Good to see you, saluka. I last saw you after initiation school.



Kisumu

Port city on Lake Victoria known for fishing and vibrant lakeside culture.


Kisumu's Dunga Beach offers fresh tilapia straight from the lake.



Beyps

An informal way to say "babes", mostly used by Xhosa women when talking to each other or about each other.


Yho beyps, the way I've been missing my Ben 10 these days.



FLOTUS

First Lady Of The United States


Did you hear that the FLOTUS plagiarized her speech?




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