What does Kijana wa mjini mean?

Mchanga wa jijini (City youth) For example: "Kijana wa mjini amekuja kuona shamba (City youth came to see farm)"

Where does the slang word Kijana wa mjini come from?

Kijana wa mjini is a slang term from Tanzania. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Tanzania and across Africa.

Kijana wa mjini

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 26, 2025 · 1 definition

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Mchanga wa jijini (City youth)

"Kijana wa mjini amekuja kuona shamba (City youth came to see farm)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 26, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇹🇿 Tanzania
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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