Word of the Day — 17 Aug 2026
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.
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Jah Gold Music
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Jomo is a name given to a kasi kid that has a big head. They are usually very good at football (like Jomo Sono)
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Did you see that goal by Jomo?
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Example
I speak SeSotho at home.
Malegeni is a slang term used in Zambia to refer to a catapult or a slingshot. It is typically a Y-shaped wooden branch with rubber bands attached, used to shoot small stones or pellets.
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The politician waved a malegeni during the rally to make a symbolic statement against the government.
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You sure of dis tin wey you dey talk so? Dis matter get k-leg.
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as a woman if you don’t have bobby you supposed be a slave.
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There was nothing he could do, ela phara had a huge knife so he just gave away the phone.
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