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7 World Famous Words That Originated In Africa by 24hoursreporter: 9:41am On Jan 05, 2019 |
It wouldn’t be out of place if we say Africa is one of the most popular continents in the world. The continent is always in the international media headline. Outside the normal saga of corrupt leaders, dictatorship, insurgency, and poverty, there are several other good things coming from the continent. So, in this article, you will learn about some of the world famous words that originated in Africa. As weird as some of these phrases sound, they are gaining worldwide acceptability. 7 World Famous words That Originated In Africa #1. Kwashiorkor Kwashiorkor is one of the world famous phrases that originated in Africa. It is actually a Ghanaian word that means malnutrition in infants and children. The word kwashiorkor is usually used to describe severely malnourished children in impoverished regions that is due to poverty. Most dictionaries have the word/phrase in it. So, the next time you see kwashiorkor in any dictionary, know that it is a word that originated from Ghana. #2. Juju Juju is also among the world famous words that originated in Africa. In fact, you must have used the word once or twice in your lifetime. Should I blow your mind now? The word juju comes from Nigeria and it is now a popularly used word around the world. Also, it is now in most dictionaries. And it means being fetish, the act of using magic to charm someone etc. #3. Lamba Lolo Lamba Lolo is a popular Africa phrase that has become a global slang. It actually Swahili slang and it means “suck a d*ck”. The slang originated from Kenya and most foreigners use it in their everyday slang. #4. Buckra Buckra is another popular word that originated from Nigerian Efik and Ibibio languages. It actually means a white person or a person with a predominantly white ancestor. This word is in Urban and Merriam Webster dictionaries. #5. Mumbo Jumbo Mumbo Jumbo is also among the world famous words that originated in Africa. It is actually a West African term and it refers to a ritual causing or intending to cause confusion. #6. Safari Safari is a Swahili terminology that originated from East Africa. It is often used to describe animal watching expedition. #7. Hakuna Matata Hakuna Matata is obviously one of the most phrases that originated in Africa. Hakuna Matata is actually a phrase in the Swahili language. The phrase was popularized by the famous Disney animated film “the lion king”. In the film, Hakuna Matata means “no worries”. Disney film production team claims that they picked up the term on a tour guide while on safari in Kenya. So, the next time you think about Africa, remember these world-famous words that originated in Africa. What do you think about these words/phrases? Do you have any contribution to this? Kindly drop your thoughts in the comment section below. Source: http://www.24hoursreporter.com/2019/01/05/7-world-famous-words-that-originated-in-africa/ 21 Likes 3 Shares
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Re: 7 World Famous Words That Originated In Africa by 24hoursreporter: 9:42am On Jan 05, 2019 |
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Re: 7 World Famous Words That Originated In Africa by lyriclekidd(m): 9:43am On Jan 05, 2019 |
Lamba lolo biishes 53 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 7 World Famous Words That Originated In Africa by Emmzy201(m): 9:44am On Jan 05, 2019 |
Osha pra pra also originated from Nigeria. You can find it in any Oxford dictionary 63 Likes
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Re: 7 World Famous Words That Originated In Africa by 24hoursreporter: 9:45am On Jan 05, 2019 |
lyriclekidd: Hmmm, this table you are shaking now, I nor dey o 4 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 7 World Famous Words That Originated In Africa by Nobody: 10:03am On Jan 05, 2019 |
Others are; 1.chimpanzee-loaned in the 18th century from a Bantu language 2.Ebony – from Ancient Egyptian hebeni 3.Gerenuk - from Somali. A long-necked antelope in Eastern Africa (Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Djibouti) 4.Mojo – from Fula moco'o "medicine man" through Louisiana Creole French or Gullah 5. Yam – West African (Fula nyami, Twi anyinam 6. onomatopoeia 62 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: 7 World Famous Words That Originated In Africa by ceejayMAX(m): 10:12am On Jan 05, 2019 |
What about oyibo 49 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 7 World Famous Words That Originated In Africa by internationalman(m): 10:28am On Jan 05, 2019 |
Owen is a Benin name adopted by d British colonial Masters 18 Likes |
Re: 7 World Famous Words That Originated In Africa by Snowfancy(m): 11:51am On Jan 05, 2019 |
if oyibo no dey d list op is just joking... dont mind him. 7 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 7 World Famous Words That Originated In Africa by MANNABBQGRILLS: 12:27pm On Jan 05, 2019 |
Civilization started from Africa........ Argue with your PVC. 7 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: 7 World Famous Words That Originated In Africa by Heromaniaa: 12:29pm On Jan 05, 2019 |
Garri 2 Likes |
Re: 7 World Famous Words That Originated In Africa by sukerefakere(m): 12:29pm On Jan 05, 2019 |
Okay |
Re: 7 World Famous Words That Originated In Africa by sukerefakere(m): 12:29pm On Jan 05, 2019 |
post=74472583: Yes it started from Africa. 2 Likes |
Re: 7 World Famous Words That Originated In Africa by tenmariner: 12:30pm On Jan 05, 2019 |
Fufu 2 Likes |
Re: 7 World Famous Words That Originated In Africa by ZACHIE: 12:30pm On Jan 05, 2019 |
danshiki orixa okra iroko so many more ...i shall update this soon 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 7 World Famous Words That Originated In Africa by domino4211(m): 12:31pm On Jan 05, 2019 |
Op.. Your list is incomplete. What of Toto ? 6 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 7 World Famous Words That Originated In Africa by 420mp3(m): 12:31pm On Jan 05, 2019 |
Re: 7 World Famous Words That Originated In Africa by sanmtiago(m): 12:32pm On Jan 05, 2019 |
post=74472583:what kind of civilization are you talking about voodoo I suppose 4 Likes |
Re: 7 World Famous Words That Originated In Africa by Edgarated(m): 12:33pm On Jan 05, 2019 |
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Re: 7 World Famous Words That Originated In Africa by otunbadan(m): 12:33pm On Jan 05, 2019 |
No "419" ... I was expecting to see 419 24hoursreporter: 5 Likes |
Re: 7 World Famous Words That Originated In Africa by amjokes(f): 12:34pm On Jan 05, 2019 |
Lamba Lolo got me |
Re: 7 World Famous Words That Originated In Africa by domino4211(m): 12:34pm On Jan 05, 2019 |
24hoursreporter:Great indeed. We invented the word 'kwashiorkor' afterall . Mcheew 1 Like |
Re: 7 World Famous Words That Originated In Africa by gurunlocker: 12:34pm On Jan 05, 2019 |
Yahoo Yahoo..... Naija prince 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 7 World Famous Words That Originated In Africa by helinues: 12:35pm On Jan 05, 2019 |
Lamba lolo Wey Alfa and pastor dey sing anyhow. Jesu 1 Like |
Re: 7 World Famous Words That Originated In Africa by Triangles1(m): 12:35pm On Jan 05, 2019 |
Anything Africa is a shit to Africa, the world will respect us the day we started to believed in our self just the way China and Japan beliefs in their self's. All the glittering houses and mineral resources you see in Europe, the resources are from Africa. 3 Likes |
Re: 7 World Famous Words That Originated In Africa by bankolebank(m): 12:35pm On Jan 05, 2019 |
lyriclekidd:lolz... I knew u were gonna find interest in this word |
Re: 7 World Famous Words That Originated In Africa by MANNABBQGRILLS: 12:36pm On Jan 05, 2019 |
sanmtiago:What do kids know?! 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 7 World Famous Words That Originated In Africa by Nobody: 12:39pm On Jan 05, 2019 |
Many things originated from Africa. Even your so called "Civilization" Who do African man this thing? 1 Like |
Re: 7 World Famous Words That Originated In Africa by Samirana360(m): 12:40pm On Jan 05, 2019 |
24hoursreporter:How? Pls explain 3 Likes |
Re: 7 World Famous Words That Originated In Africa by pally123: 12:40pm On Jan 05, 2019 |
I am Ibibio and I don't know what 'bucra', means. It certainly doesn't mean, 'white man'. You may need to check up the spelling again though 2 Likes |
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