"motswako" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Tswana motswako. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|tn|motswako}} Tswana motswako Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} motswako (uncountable)
  1. (South Africa, Botswana) A subgenre of hip hop music popular in Southern Africa. Wikipedia link: motswako Tags: Botswana, South-Africa, uncountable Categories (topical): Music
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