What does Umushanana mean?

Imyambaro gakondo y'abagore (Traditional women's dress) For example: "Umushanana w'ubukwe. (Wedding traditional dress.)"

Where does the slang word Umushanana come from?

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

Umushanana

🇷🇼 Rwanda Slang

Added April 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Imyambaro gakondo y'abagore (Traditional women's dress)

"Umushanana w'ubukwe. (Wedding traditional dress.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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