What does dikanga mean?

Pacto ritual (Ritual pact) For example: "Selaram dikanga com sangue (They sealed the ritual pact with blood)"

Where does the slang word dikanga come from?

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

dikanga

🇦🇴 Angola Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 1 definition

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Pacto ritual (Ritual pact)

"Selaram dikanga com sangue (They sealed the ritual pact with blood)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇦🇴 Angola
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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