Jaga-jaga is a Nigerian slang term that means disorganised or disorderly.
Example

Oboy, that beb na jaga jaga gal.

Adeola • 15 May 2024
Chop is a Nigerian slang term for eating.
Example

I dey chop jollof rice.

Adeola • 05 January 2024

A phrase used by someone who isn't in the mood for anything
Example

Akere you can see that I'm not in the mood? Nzame fela ke tlo bontsha Mmao

Colani • 16 May 2021
Ayoba is a South African slang, which means something β€œcool”, β€œokay”, or β€œall right”. It was popular before the social media age but its use has declined.
Example

Girl 1: We should go to the mall tomorrow.

Girl 2: Ayoba

Mbali • 04 April 2021

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

I can't wait to attend umgidi ka Boy

MXhosa • 23 October 2021
Currency of Angola (AOA) issued by the National Bank of Angola. 1 Kwanza = 100 cΓͺntimos.
Example

The kwanza was introduced in 1977 after independence from Portugal.

Travel Admin • 21 July 2025

A stable West African country with French influence, peanut production, and vibrant music scene.
Example

Dakar, Senegal's capital, is the westernmost city on the African mainland.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
A person who is always doing stupid things.

A foolish person.
Example

Nnenna be mugu oh.

Adeola • 02 December 2022

An Afrikaans slang term for pussy or cunt. it is typically considered a foul word as it is often used to refer to or describe something with great disgust.
Example

Get out of here jou ma se poes

DRex • 26 April 2021
Girls these days say they are in Japan to indicate that they are on their periods.
This is due to the flag of Japan, all white with a big red dot (indicates period blood in this case). πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅
Example

Yoh mntase, I was so worried that I won't go to Japan this month but I woke up in Japan today.

Skhokho • 28 April 2021


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