What does Kimoja mean?

Kimoja/kitu kimoja (One thing) For example: "Kimoja ninahitaji ni msaada wako (One thing I need is your help)"

Where does the slang word Kimoja come from?

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

Kimoja

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 21, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kimoja definition 1

Kimoja/kitu kimoja (One thing)

"Kimoja ninahitaji ni msaada wako (One thing I need is your help)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 21, 2025

Word Details

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

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