It is a word mostly used by bemba people living in Zambia Copperbelt which means coward
Example

You're a kembo

PrΓΈMise • 17 December 2023
A term we used to use back in the day to refer to the 50c coin. Ama2000 would not know it.
Example

No one:


5 year old me: Ndicela noba yi zuka to buy sweets.

MXhosa • 29 July 2021

Excellent, genuine, or of good quality; a solid person.
Example

That guy na correct person.

Admin • 26 July 2026
An Indian Ocean archipelago known for luxury tourism, beautiful beaches, and conservation efforts.
Example

The Seychelles has the smallest population of any African sovereign country.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025

Dlala is a South African term that means to play.
Example

Sidlala i diski.
We are playing football.

Chief • 09 September 2026
Tunisia's Mediterranean capital blending Arab medina and French colonial zones.
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Tunis' Bardo Museum houses the world's finest Roman mosaics.

Travel Admin • 23 June 2025

Ashawo e it's a slang phrase and it means prostitute,escort.
Example

That girl is an ashawo

Madi the mixed race • 19 March 2024
Humphrey Taremwa Hafiz commonly known as Jah Gold was born and raised in Kampala, He started music at home by listening to tapes on his Father's cassette and listening to Madilu system and Franco Luambo (Tp OK Jazz) ,he then developed his talent more at school and churches where he could lead choirs during his early years.
Example

Jah Gold Music

Humphrey • 29 October 2022

Buttocks, bums, irrespective of gender.
Example

Look at Layla's nyash.

Azzra • 21 May 2025
An informal convenience store, usually run from home or some corner in the neighbourhood.
Example

Go buy some bread at the spaza shop.

Chief • 20 July 2020


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