Grootie is a respectful term of referring to an older man. It’s a shortened version of grootman (big man).
Example
Sure Grootie, nice seeing you again.
This means that the dyan has caught feelings.
Example
I can't believe icatchile idyan.
The creator and ruler of the universe and source of all moral authority; the supreme being.
Example
God help us.
Imana idufashe.
Mfethu is a Nguni term, short for mfowethu, meaning my brother. It is generally used to refer to a man, doesn’t have to be related to you.
Example
Dankie for featuring me, mfethu.
Pronunciation
by MXhosa
A rich, usually older guy who exchanges his money for sexual benefits from young girls and/or boys.
Example
Chomie, I got this new iPhone from my Blesser.
A Horn of Africa nation with long coastline, facing security challenges and clan-based politics.
Example
Somalia's location gives it strategic importance for shipping routes.
Persistent power outages / load-shedding. From Twi "dum" (off) and "sor" (on).
Example
Dumsor spoil my whole evening.
Seemah is a prominent South African content creator, amapiano vocalist, influencer, and media personality who originally comes from Khayelitsha in the Western Cape.
Example
Seemah is my favourite influencer.
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The kwanza was introduced in 1977 after independence from Portugal.
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