What does Ndongo (initiation leader) mean?

Elder who leads circumcision rites For example: "Ndongo bi moom mooy jëmbël (The leader guides)"

Where does the slang word Ndongo (initiation leader) come from?

Ndongo (initiation leader) is a slang term from Gambia. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Gambia and across Africa.

Ndongo (initiation leader)

🇬🇲 Gambia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Ndongo (initiation leader) definition 1

Elder who leads circumcision rites

"Ndongo bi moom mooy jëmbël (The leader guides)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇬🇲 Gambia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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