A rather mysterious, if not mythical, forefather who invented circumcision as a means of passage into manhood for amaXhosa.
Example
Sibulela uSomagwaza.
We thank Somagwaza.
The term is believed to have originated from internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo boys. In Nigerian pop culture, it has become an alternative way of asking someone to show you the way.
Example
My sister, cut soap for me na this New year!
An informal Xhosa slang term for "I am so happy / I am so excited". It is shortened from "Andisavuyi"
Example
Kaizer Chiefs lost to Chippa Utd today, savuyi mntkbw.
Roomza / Rumza is your roommate. It is mostly used to refer to res roommate or hostel roommate.
Example
My roomza likes stealing my groceries.
Umakoti is a Nguni term for a bride or bride to be.
Example
Are you ready to be umakoti apha ekhaya?
Sort of point expanding using only a word "type shii" works perfectly when explaining something
Example
For stoners ( we all how it feels to get the "munchies" after a good blaze type shii
Maskandi is a kind of Zulu folk music / genre that is dominant amongst the Zulu population of South Africa.
Example
I enjoy listening to Maskandi
My favourite Maskandi artist is Mgqumeni
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