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Mzantsi

The colloquial term used by us South Africans to refer to our country. It is the Xhosa word for the "South" part in South Africa. The full word is Mzantsi Africa. "South Africa".

I stay in Mzantsi and proud of it.

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Mwanza

Lake Victoria port city known for its unique rock formations and fishing industry.

Mwanza's Bismarck Rock is a famous lakeside landmark.

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Nyoba

Nyoba is a Xhosa term for bribing. To bribe someone is to ukunyoba.

If I get caught by traffic cops, ndiyanyoba and it all goes well.

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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.

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Boda Boda

Boda bodas are bikes used as public transport in East Africa.

I got a boda boda to Ntinda

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Nozala

Unozala is a Xhosa slang term that means mother.

Ndikhumbula unozala now
I miss my mom.

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Kenya

An East African hub for technology and tourism, famous for wildlife, Nairobi, and marathon runners.

Kenya's Maasai Mara hosts the annual wildebeest migration.

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Robot

The word 'robot' when used in the context of driving means Traffic light.

"The robot is red..."

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Slay queen

Young and naive girls who apparently do not date broke men. They spend hours on Snapchat and Instagram showing off things they don't even own.

Sandton slay queens are the worst, they will milk you dry then run way.

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How far

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.

Hey man, How far?

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