What does N'goma mean?

Festa com tambores (Drum party) For example: "A n'goma vai até tarde (The drum party goes until late)"

Where does the slang word N'goma come from?

N'goma is a slang term from Mozambique. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Mozambique and across Africa.

N'goma

🇲🇿 Mozambique Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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N'goma definition 1

Festa com tambores (Drum party)

"A n'goma vai até tarde (The drum party goes until late)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇿 Mozambique
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

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