What does Kukhala ndi nyau (To have nyau) mean?

Kukhala gulu / Lachikhalidwe (To have group / cultural) For example: "Ndili ndi nyau yathu. (I belong to our nyau society.)"

Where does the slang word Kukhala ndi nyau (To have nyau) come from?

Kukhala ndi nyau (To have nyau) is a slang term from Malawi. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Malawi and across Africa.

Kukhala ndi nyau (To have nyau)

🇲🇼 Malawi Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kukhala ndi nyau (To have nyau) definition 1

Kukhala gulu / Lachikhalidwe (To have group / cultural)

"Ndili ndi nyau yathu. (I belong to our nyau society.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

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Country: 🇲🇼 Malawi
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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