Word of the Day — 29 Aug 2026

Ukuxhoma is a general Kasi term that means flexing or showing off.
Example

Ever since he got his RAF money, uyaxhoma now.

DRex 21 November 2021
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A South African Musician That wants a family that looks like Beyoncé’s & to grow old with his partner.
Example

Baby ndicela ichance ndiku bonise ngifuna umndeni wethu ufane noBeyonce. Start a generation sibe habo grams. Kido Lava On Yafinijwa

Keith 12 November 2021
A North African country with oil wealth, Mediterranean coastline, and recent political turmoil.
Example

Ancient Leptis Magna in Libya contains some of the best-preserved Roman ruins.

Travel Admin 23 June 2025

Che

Give me or pass me. It is a substitute for the word skyf. Pronounced as β€œChair”
Example

Che me the phone Broer, I wanna call someone to bring us Pipe.

Big Saint 17 March 2023
Curry served in a hollowed-out half-loaf of bread, with the hollowed-out piece of bread placed on top.
Example

I am gonna have a bunny chow for lunch.

Danny 05 May 2021

Mamboyi is a colloquial term for alcoholic beverage, Old Buck.
Example

I only drink Mamboyi when I’m in the bundus.

MXhosa 30 December 2022
An offensive term used to refer to men who suffer from premature ejaculation (men who cum early).
Example

She says she won't sleep with him again cause he is a 2 minute noodle.

CG 03 November 2022

Hirwa Ambassadeur is a Rwandan artist, musician, actor, video creator, author, animator, journalist, YouTuber and TikToker. After all he is the Founder & CEO of Abahire TV.





Early Life.



He was (born on August 24, 2000) in Nyarugenge, Kigali, Rwanda, He grew up in Kigali city later moved in Butare, southern province of Rwanda, where he lived 3 years by his parents. He attended Munazi school for his primary level and Groupe scolaire Kigali for his secondary level.





Music career.



Hirwa Ambassadeur started his career at the age of 18 in Kigali, Rwanda as a songwriter. He later started releasing his originals on major streaming platforms. He first released "Motivate" on YouTube Music in 2022 and then after a few days he released his music on many others international platforms like Deezer, Apple Music, iTunes, Amazon Music, Boomplay, JioSaavan, Tiktok, Facebook & Instagram. Hirwa Ambassadeur is best known for his funn
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Hirwa Ambassadeur is a Rwandan Youtuber. Musician

Hirwa Ambassadeur 06 October 2022
In Sepitori, dese means good, beautiful... anything great. You may use it to say you are good at something or even use it to say you are beautiful.
The "O" in front stands for "You" or "You are".
Example

O dese girl, ebele o lepyatla

Mr Trends 15 April 2021

A very dope musician under Dj Maphorisa's label. He is Maphorisa's alter ego.
Example

Madumane ke star.

Skhokho 28 April 2021
A plastic horn/trumpet that is mostly blown in soccer matches. It produces a loud monotone note. It became very popular in South Africa in the 1990s. A fan of the Kaizer Chiefs named Freddie "Saddam" Maake says that he invented the vuvuzela.
Example

Don't forget your vuvuzela when we go to the stadium.

DRex 19 July 2020


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