Kwagura

It is a hybrid-kinyarwada word invented by RCA bwoys to mean the act of being in a great trouble that can even lead to loss of life as well as some body parts.


If he finds you during the same moment, he will widen you. (Arakwagura)



Kula

Ikula is an offensive term used to refer to Indian people.


He speaks like that because he is dating ikula.



Lungu

Noun 1: A christian thief who steals under the guise of humility.

Noun 2: A falsely humble person who wins public support by frequenting worshipping places.


The lungu of African politicians is the major contributing factor to abject poverty.



ANCYL

The youth structures of the ANC, founded during the 1940s.


I used to be a member of the ANCYL.



Sdudla

A Kasi term for a chubby or a fat person.


Eish that girl sisdudla and I love her.



011

011 is the Johannesburg dialling code. It can also used to refer to Johannesburg.


I rep 011 till I die!



Amapiano

A popular type of House Music that has taken South African music scene by storm. It involves a lot of Piano playing, hence the name amapiano.


Kabza De Small is the king of Amapiano.



Sidl'ukotini

Directly translates to: We are eating cotton. This is a statement said when you feel that you've dressed to impress or you dress nicely in general.


"Sidl'ukotini kwedini, cava le jean kwedini" - Rick Rick



Rwandan Franc

Currency of Rwanda (RWF) issued by the National Bank of Rwanda.


The franc replaced the Rwandan franc in 1964 after independence.



Grigamba

Grigamba is a derogatory term used in South Africa to refer to a foreigner.


She really likes going out with ama grigamba.




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