What does Bantou mean?

Musique traditionnelle gabonaise modernisée (Modernized traditional Gabonese music) For example: "Le bantou c'est notre identité. (Bantou is our identity.)"

Where does the slang word Bantou come from?

Bantou is a slang term from Gabon. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Gabon and across Africa.

Bantou

🇬🇦 Gabon Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Musique traditionnelle gabonaise modernisée (Modernized traditional Gabonese music)

"Le bantou c'est notre identité. (Bantou is our identity.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇬🇦 Gabon
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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