A sarcastic phrase used to describe a black person who thinks he is smart but whose actions perpetuate the oppression black people. Sometimes black thieving leaders and their supporters use it to try to embarrass black opponents.
Example

Example 1

Guy 1: What happened to that radical student leader, Tshepo?

Guy 2: He became a kleva black after getting a nice job in government.



Example 2

Thieving leader: We can't take this country forward because clever blacks are blocking our efforts.

Khisa • 10 April 2023
Tembisa or Thembisa is a large township situated to the north of Kempton Park on the East Rand, Gauteng, South Africa.
Example

Tembisa is my Kasi. 1632 for life.

Maps • 13 June 2024

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
Humphrey Taremwa Hafiz commonly known as Jah Gold was born and raised in Kampala, He started music at home by listening to tapes on his Father's cassette and listening to Madilu system and Franco Luambo (Tp OK Jazz) ,he then developed his talent more at school and churches where he could lead choirs during his early years.
Example

Jah Gold Music

Humphrey • 29 October 2022

β€œAahn ei” is used in a sarcastic or satirical context. When a person passes a statement that in one’s opinion is unnecessary or unintelligent, one can reply with β€œaahn ei”.
Example

β€œI don’t like women who work hard and make their own money. A woman belongs in the kitchen.”



β€œAahn ei.”

Shane • 16 May 2024
Yihlo is a Xhosa term for father or dad. It can also used informally to refer to a male friend or male family member.
Example

Hlonipha uyihlo no nyoko.

Respect your dad and mom.

MXhosa • 26 September 2022

Form of exclamation used to express a range of emotions, such as surprise, annoyance, or dissapointment.
Example

Eish, I will stop supporting Kaizer Chiefs because they are always losing.

Mr Trends • 26 July 2020
Friend or buddy.
Example

Him be my padi from school.

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026

A person who is sexually attracted to a person's intellect or mind before physical appearance. It comes from the Latin root "sapien" which means wise.
Example

I am not into beautiful girls, I am sapiosexual.

Adeola • 06 August 2020
A popular South African dance that was created by DJ Bongz. It has been performed by a lot of big stars including Rihanna and Paul Pogba.
Example

Did you see Paul Pogba doing the Gwara gwara?

Skhokho • 30 April 2021


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