Somagwaza

Somagwaza, is a rather mysterious, if not mythical, forefather who invented circumcision as a means of passage into manhood for Xhosa people.


I'm sure you didn't know who Somagwaza was 😅



Golo

Igolo is a Xhosa/Zulu term for an asshole. It is also used as a swear word so I would suggest you don't call anyone that.


You are mad, golo.



Ikati

Ikati is a Nguni name for a cat.


Xhosa: Ndifuna ikati.
Zulu: Ngifuna ikati.



Goated

Another way of saying someone is a GOAT (Greatest Of All Time).


LeBron James is goated.



Mkhululi

A liberator, Someone who gives freedom


Uthixo nguMkhululi wethu



KwaZulu Natal

KwaZulu-Natal or KZN is one of 9 South African provinces, located on the Eastern part of the country.


KwaZulu-Natal niggas like to think they are the best.



Dese

A Sepitori term for good, beautiful... anything great. You may use it to say you are good at something or even use it to say you are beautiful.


Ke dese ka diski unlike Bafana Bafana players.



Bari

Bari is a name given to God in Ogoni land


Barikui which means God is big



Kano

Ancient Hausa city and northern commercial hub with centuries-old dye pits.


Kano's Great Mosque is built on a 15th-century foundation.



Alexandria

Egypt's Mediterranean jewel with Greco-Roman history and modern library.


Alexandria's Corniche stretches 20km along the seafront.




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