Word of the Day [16 Feb 2026]

Asbonge

Asbonge is a Zulu term for "Let's give thanks" or "Let's be thankful"

Beke le beke asbonge bafethu.

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Kaffir

A racial slur that was (and still) used by racist whites to refer to black people in South Africa.

She got arrested for calling black protester kaffir.

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Correh

Something of good quality

Da man correh oh

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Rhili

Xhosa for adventure. Also the nickname of the last independent Xhosa Paramount Chief. His birth name was Zotana. Often referred to as Sarhili from Sa - sire and Rhili - adventure. It means the father of adventure. As a youth he was said to have been an adventurist.

I am going for a rhili.

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Apartheid

Literally means “apartness” in Afrikaans, apartheid was the policy of racial segregation implemented by the South African National Party from 1948 to 1994, resulting in the oppression and labour exploitation of South Africa’s black majority, and their systematic exclusion from the country’s mainstream economic, educational and social life.

The struggles of black people we see today is the legacy of the apartheid regime.

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Mauritius

An Indian Ocean island nation with multicultural society, financial services, and luxury tourism.

Mauritius has transformed from sugar-based economy to financial hub.

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Bari

Bari is a name given to God in Ogoni land

Barikui which means God is big

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Sugar mama

An older woman who prefers to date younger boys and usually spends money on them.
A female version of a blesser

I really need a new sugar mama who's gonna pay my rent.

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Comoros

A small volcanic island nation off East Africa with Arab-French-African culture and fragrant ylang-ylang exports.

The Comoros is one of the world's leading producers of ylang-ylang essential oil.

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GROOVIST

A verified viby person who is more likely to attend gatherings (Parties, groovy tarvens, pubs and clubs) etc. At "Nkamodira", "Motimalenyora Tavern", "Daboogies".

Today's GROOVISTS are more focused

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Awhire

Awhire is the name Urhobo people call Root of plants.

Go and uproot awhire for me

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