What does Mashindano mean?

Mashindano/mapambano (Competition/contests) For example: "Mashindano ya muziki yameanza rasmi (Music competitions started officially)"

Where does the slang word Mashindano come from?

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

Mashindano

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 21, 2025 · 1 definition

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Mashindano/mapambano (Competition/contests)

"Mashindano ya muziki yameanza rasmi (Music competitions started officially)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 21, 2025

Word Details

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

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