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Also known as Matric Farewell - Is when grade 12 (last year of high school) learners have one final formal function, often followed by parties, underage drinking and bad decisions. Each school usually has its own dance and pupils usually come with a date and wear expensive suits and dresses.
Americans would call it prom

I don't know who I am going to take to the Matric Dance.

by Sinazo , 13 April 2021

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Country: South Africa

Nyoviolas

Nyoviolas is a playful variation or nickname referencing South African rapper Cassper Nyovest, often styled as "Don Nyoviolas".

Ola Nyoviolas, I am your biggest fan.

by Skhokho , 16 June 2025

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Country: Nigeria

Nigeria

Africa's most populous country and largest economy, with oil wealth and vibrant creative industries.

Nollywood, Nigeria's film industry, produces more movies annually than Hollywood.

by Travel Admin , 23 June 2025

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Country: Ghana

Accra

Ghana's coastal capital blending colonial history with pan-African cultural influence.

Accra's Makola Market embodies the city's entrepreneurial spirit.

by Travel Admin , 23 June 2025

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Country: South Africa

Umgidi

In Xhosa culture, umgidi is the ceremony that's done to celebrate a boy or boys (mkhwetha) coming back from the mountain (initiation school).

I can't wait to attend umgidi ka Boy

by MXhosa , 23 October 2021

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Country: South Africa

Blessee

Is the person on the receiving end of the relationship with a blesser.

His blessee is actually very cute.

by Sinazo , 10 May 2021

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Country: South Africa

Lobola

The down-payment paid by the groom to the family of the bride before they can get married. It can be in the form of money or livestock.
I believe they call it a dowry in other parts of the world.

My family expects R200k lobola for you to marry me.

by Mbali , 18 March 2021

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