Benin

A West African country known as the birthplace of voodoo, with historical kingdoms and growing cotton industry.


We studied the ancient Kingdom of Dahomey in what is now modern Benin.



Ghanaian Cedi

Currency of Ghana (GHS) issued by the Bank of Ghana. 1 Cedi = 100 pesewas.


The current cedi was introduced in 2007 with a revaluation of 10,000:1.



Mpimpi

Impimpi is a South African term for a snitch.


Impimpi used to be burnt during the apartheid days.



Lobola

The down-payment paid by the groom to the family of the bride before they can get married. It can be in the form of money or livestock.
I believe they call it a dowry in other parts of the world.


My family expects R200k lobola for you to marry me.



Ikuku

Ikuku is a Xhosa term for a vagina or pussy.


"I make that kuku phrrr" - Big Xhosa



4-5

A South African slang term for penis


He pulled out his 4-5 out of the blue.



Bhisho

Bhisho is an unknown ghost town that happens to be the Capital of the Eastern Cape province for some reason.


You would have to pay me to stay in Bhisho.



Stocko

The term refers to a woman or women who are identified as being available for the pleasure and entertainment of men.


John vul'igate, nasi istocko.
John open the gate, we have the stocko.



Cyril Ramaphosa

The most useless president South Africa has ever had.


Things are falling apart in Mzansi because of Cyril Ramaphosa.



Eswatini

A small Southern African kingdom known for traditional culture, HIV challenges, and sugar exports.


Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) is one of Africa's last absolute monarchies.




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