Word of the Day — 19 Oct 2026

Igoni is a kasi slang term for a knife.
Example

The guys who robbed me was carrying igoni

DRex • 19 May 2022
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A greeting meaning "What's up?"; response is often "Poa".
Example

Mambo vipi?

Africtionary AI • 26 July 2026
Mzukwana is a Kasi term for the olden days / the good old days / back in the day.
Example

I woke up and listened to Kwaito ya mzukwana today.

Skhokho • 20 June 2021

Nigeria's commercial hub and Africa's most populous city, known for its vibrant energy.
Example

Lagos' Lekki Free Zone is transforming Nigeria's industrial landscape.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025
A hit song by the legendary Mandoza and it almost became the National Anthem but Sister Betina overtook it.
Example

Can you please play the Nkalakatha song.

Chief • 14 February 2022

Is a general term used to refer to "around people" or ween there are people present.
Example

Imagine, they were busy kissing during the people.

CG • 04 May 2022
Ancient name of Africa, meaning 'mother of mankind'/'garden of eden'.
Example

People need to talk more about Alkebulan.

stellabeaver • 27 June 2025

A South African dance where the person squats and kicks at the same time. It is one of the most popular dances in South Africa.
Example

Look at how she does the vosho. You can see that she is a regular at groove.

Mbali • 09 April 2021
Dagga is another term for marijuanna or weed.
Example

No one:

Parents: You are failing because of the dagga you are smoking.

Danny • 05 May 2021

Kapa is the Xhosa name for Cape Town.
Example

Ndiphuma eKapa mna.

Percy • 27 April 2025
Foolish, stupid
Example

Dey gar dah gbelleh

James04 • 23 March 2025


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