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.
The word was popularised on social media after Naomi Campbell said ‘amandala’ instead of the correct ‘amandla’ at the Global Citizen Festival in 2018.
Example
You'll be strong. Hayi wethu Amandala to you.
This is a common Nigerian greeting that means "How is everything?" or "How is it going?". It is a simple, informal greeting that’s best used with people you know well, or in casual settings.
Example
Hey man, How far?
This is a term that refers to the Somali or Pakistani shop owners in South Africa. This term started when these shop owners first arrived in South Africa and they referred to everyone as "My friend". The name was then subsequently given to them.
Example
1. Child: Hi, my friend. How much are your sweets?
My friend: It's 2 bob for one sweet, my friend.
2. No one:
Pakistani shop owner: My friend I am not your friend, my friend.
(especially of a woman) the state of having a very small or no nyash, in a way that makes one ugly or unattractive.
Example
Most Ugandan girls are facing rejection due to their nyashlessness. bumlessness
The lethal vodka that is produced by Sminnorf.
Example
She was downing 1818, that's why she's this drunk.
Izinganekwane izingxoxo ezazixoxwa ogogo/omama/omkhulu Kanye nobaba.Zaxoxelwa abantwana ngesikhathi sakudala.
Example
Umama uxoxela izingane zakhe inganekwane.
Pronunciation
by Siyanda Ndima
An ancient East African country with diverse cultures, coffee origins, and rapid economic growth.
Example
Ethiopian Airlines is one of Africa's largest and most successful carriers.
Fororo is the ass crack, especially the one that shows when the pants are falling.
Example
When I saw my mechanic’s for, I knew he was the right one for the job.
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.
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