Igwijo or amagwijo are Xhosa songs that are usually sung in events such as sporting events or traditional events. They are sometimes made up on the spot.
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I'm only going to that game for amagwijo.
Bhefta is a new Xhosa slang word for vagina. It is a variation of the Xhosa word, Bhentse, which means vagina.
Example
Ndiyayithanda iBhefta take.
An island nation off West Africa with Creole Portuguese-African culture, known for music and tourism.
Example
We vacationed in Cape Verde to enjoy its beautiful beaches and morna music.
Literally means “apartness” in Afrikaans, apartheid was the policy of racial segregation implemented by the South African National Party from 1948 to 1994, resulting in the oppression and labour exploitation of South Africa’s black majority, and their systematic exclusion from the country’s mainstream economic, educational and social life.
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The struggles of black people we see today is the legacy of the apartheid regime.
Fiti is derived from the term "fit" and is used to describe something that is good, cool, or trendy.
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Unapendeza, hizo nguo ni fiti!
You look great, those clothes are cool!
Example
Sometimes you'd swear azithi dadobawo kwezi nceku.
Financial Dating is just a different "woke" term for prostitution!
Example
No one:
Girls these days: Financial Dating is where it's at.
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.
Example
Sandton slay queens are the worst, they will milk you dry then run way.
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