Trending African Slang Words
Tribalism
TrendingTribalism is the attitude and practice of harbouring such a strong feeling of loyalty or bonds to one's tribe that one excludes or even demonises other tribes that do not belong to that group.
"Tribalism is setting us back as black South Africans."
Isgubhu
TrendingIsgubhu is a South African slang term that initially meant music drums or a bassline before it later referred to all dance music.
"South Africans love any song with isgubhu"
Enden
TrendingAn expression of extreme surprise. Used with a question mark. Equivalent to "what the fuck?". Derived from the praise "and then..."
"Ah, enden? What happened here?"
Rabha
TrendingRabha (pronounced rubber) is a Xhosa slang term for a kiss.
"When she got here, ndiye ndamthi rabha. When she got here, I gave her a kiss."
Hype Man
TrendingA hype man is the guy or girl whom is essentially the MC at a club. They usually have the mic and hype the crowd up.
"That hype man from yesterday was good 🔥"
Yebo
TrendingA South African word meaning "yes" or used as an affirmation.
"Yebo, I will be attending the event tomorrow."
Bingwa
TrendingA Swahili word meaning champion or expert.
"After winning the marathon, he became the bingwa of long-distance running."
Jollof
TrendingA popular West African rice dish cooked with tomatoes, spices, and various vegetables.
"Nigerian jollof is the best kind of jollof!"
Wahala
TrendingA Nigerian/West African term for trouble or problem.
"Don't bring wahala to my house!"
Ubuntu
TrendingA South African philosophy that emphasizes community, togetherness, and mutual care.
"The community worked together in the spirit of ubuntu to help rebuild after the flood."