Literally meaning "world" or "country," but in Zambian slang, it is used to express excitement, enthusiasm, or to say something is excellent or the best. It's similar to saying "let's go!" or "it's on!"
Example
The music festival last night was amazing. Zambia ku chalo!
Stop nonsense ekasi are those walls that are built around the house (fence) mostly for security reasons cause you know how it is with crime in Mzansi.
Example
They climbed the stop nonsense and stole the dog
Example
Bafo uyali bona leli tsekeni eligqoke icrop top.
Amebo is a Nigerian slang term used to refer to a person who likes to gossip or likes to spread gossip.
Example
You too like amebo.
You love gossip.
A West African country with mineral riches including bauxite, facing political instability.
Example
Conakry, Guinea's capital, is located on the Atlantic coast on the Tombo Island.
Bemba refers to both an ethnic group and a language primarily found in Zambia. It is a Bantu language spoken by millions of people, making it one of the most widely spoken indigenous languages in Zambia.
Example
I need to relearn Bemba.
Gauteng is the smallest yet richest province in South Africa. That is where you will find Johannesburg and Pitori
Example
I was born and raised in the Gauteng Province.
Example
Haisuka ngu thonqo lo
This is an idiot.
Form of exclamation used to express a range of emotions, such as surprise, annoyance, or dissapointment.
Example
Eish, I will stop supporting Kaizer Chiefs because they are always losing.
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