Category: General
A general exclamation used to express excitement, surprise, or to affirm something. It can be a substitute for "wow" or "for real.”
Example
You won the lottery? Eksay, that's incredible!
Literally meaning "world" or "country," but in Zambian slang, it is used to express excitement, enthusiasm, or to say something is excellent or the best. It's similar to saying "let's go!" or "it's on!"
Example
The music festival last night was amazing. Zambia ku chalo!
Skamelian dance is the dance originating from KameelrivierB which falls under Siyabuswa and was founded by MDU Aka Khathaza from KameelrivierB at Ndebele Street
Example
Can I teach you the Skamelian dance?
Skamelian is the certain dance originating from KameelrivierB which falls under a township called Siyabuswa and founded of the skamelian dance is MDU Aka Khathaza from KameelrivierB at Ndebele Street
Example
I want to show you the Skamelian
Often heard in football commentary, woto woto describes relentless attack or punishment. In casual conversations, it’s used to describe someone who’s taking a figurative “beating” in an argument or facing harsh circumstances.
Example
"The strikers gave him woto woto" implies they played aggressively, leaving no room for escape.
Valaza is the nickname of Valentines Day. You know South Africans like shortening words.
Example
I need to find a date for Valaza next year.
How South Africans say “traffic lights” because “traffic lights” is too long and doesn’t sound futuristic enough.
Example
No one:
Passenger in a taxi: After robot, driver.
ilolo is a Xhosa term for a loner.
Example
Mna ndililolo, andinamntu.
I am a loner, I have no one.
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