Word of the Day [02 Mar 2026]
Saint-Louis
Former colonial capital with distinctive French-Creole architecture.
Saint-Louis' Jazz Festival is West Africa's oldest music festival.
Zamalek
Another name for Carling Black Label beer. Some call it Black Juice.
I will never drink zamalek again. It's too strong.
Bafana Bafana
The weakest soccer team in Africa and the rest of the world.
Even Banyana Banyana can beat your beloved Bafana Bafana.
Balloon Village
A small village based in Limpopo just outside Tzaneen. It is the only village in Limpopo that has a rich soil when it comes to farming. It is known for having all sorts of scarce fruits and vegetables.
I was born and bred in Balloon village
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania's bustling port city and gateway to Zanzibar.
Dar es Salaam's Kariakoo market is the busiest in East Africa.
Kale Bwangu
A phrase used to describe something that is very old or "old school." It's often used humorously to tease someone for wearing outdated clothes or having an old phone.
Look at that old phone. That's so kale bwangu!