Sheng’ can be called Gengetone‘s official language.
While the slang predates the genre by several decades, the rise of Gengetone has helped popularize various Sheng’ words in recent times.
Artists such as Mbogi Genje, Madocho wa Kanairo and creators such as Kartelo have contributed to its unmatched reach.
Here, Loud.co.ke presents the ultimate Gengetone Sheng dictionary, featuring common words in Gengetone and their translations.
*This article is constantly being updated.
Jamo – One
Mbwegze – Two
Mbwegze 2 – OG, A respected person
Wolipa – A lot/ Many
Mbogi – Crew
Genje – Bad
Kanairo – Nairobi
Zing – Father/ Respected Guy
Riambez – Girls
Chuom – Chill spot/ Hangout place
Muok – Come
Fisa – Clean (Safi)
Digi – See
Nauwo – Know
Uwaganis – Nonsense
Dibla – Blood
Bugda – Die
Dibla – Blood
Monchoka/ mochoka – Emerge
Mrota – Ditch
Chun Li – Cheap Liquor
Banja – Talk
Rengwa – Morning
Shashola – Marijuana
Mangwariti – Marijuana
Matiki – Nike sneakers and apparell
Chingri – Liquor
Chun Li – Cheap Liquor
Inengi – Another
Rengwa – Morning
Njifri – Fridge
Tifla – Flat