The South African former president.
Example

Times were nice during Jacob Zuma’s time.

Chief • 24 July 2026
Sbwl is an acronym, and slang for the Xhosa language, which originated from the South African word “ sabaweli”; the meaning of the word was, “ crave, desire, yearn or to want something”.



On social media; is meant to have been created by “gay Xhosa men “ to hide their desire for a woman's man on social media.
Example

1. Sbwl a good man.

2. Sbwl a man with a lot of money

Mr Trends • 19 July 2020

A very offensive word that is used to refer to a foreigner.

Same as kwerekwere.
Example

Stop calling our brothers and sisters amagweja!

Bafo • 01 May 2021
Nigeria's commercial hub and Africa's most populous city, known for its vibrant energy.
Example

Lagos' Lekki Free Zone is transforming Nigeria's industrial landscape.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025

Ethiopia's high-altitude capital and diplomatic center of Africa.
Example

Addis Ababa's African Union headquarters symbolizes continental unity.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025

Fa

Take it; used when handing something over. Twi.
Example

Fa the money give am.

Admin • 26 July 2026

A kasi word that is used to refer to money.
Example

I just need some zaka to buy the braai meat and all will be well

Mr Trends • 06 April 2021
A Southeast African country with Indian Ocean coastline, recovering from civil war and rich in gas.
Example

Mozambique's Bazaruto Archipelago is known for its pristine beaches and diving.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025

MacG is a South African DJ and Podcaster who runs the biggest podcast in Africa called Podcast and Chill, alongside Sol Phenduka and a host whose name is not revealed (referred to as the "Ghost Lady").

He owns the YouTube channel, MacG that has over a million subscribers.
Example

Did you see who MacG was interviewing today?

Siya • 10 May 2024
Intsomi is a Xhosa term for a tale. Those stories our grandparents used to tell us when we were young.
Example

Hayi yintsomi, Hayi yi film.

MXhosa • 16 February 2023


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