sheng [noun]

Bazenga wa area

Maana (Definition)

A prominent, highly influential figure in an urban estate who commands respect.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

neighborhood boss / estate leader

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

sonko wa mtaa

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Nairobi Street Slang

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Bazenga wa area alisaidia kufadhili mashindano ya mpira."

Translation: The neighborhood boss helped sponsor the football tournament.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

kiongozi Sonko