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Toyi-toyi — is a Southern African dance originally from Zimbabwe that became famous for its use in political protests in the apartheid era South Africa. Toyi toyi could begin as the stomping of feet and spontaneous chanting during protests that could include … Wikipedia
toyi-toyi — 7 [ˈtɔɪ tɔɪ] [ˈtɔɪ tɔɪ] noun uncountable (SAfrE) a type of dance or march, used as a form of protest, in which you repeatedly move one leg up and down followed by the other Word Origin: [ … Useful english dictionary
toyi-toyi — [ tɔɪtɔɪ] S. African noun (plural toyi toyis) a dance step characterized by high stepping movements, typically performed at protest gatherings or marches. verb (toyi toyis, toyi toying or toyi toyiing, toyi toyied) perform such a dance. Origin… … English new terms dictionary
toyi-toyi — South African Slang Origin: Xhosa, Zulu and the other Nguni Languages protest dancing; used in mainstream South African English … English dialects glossary
toyi-toyi — /toʊji ˈtoʊji/ (say tohyee tohyee) noun South African a swaying movement accompanying singing, often performed while walking along. Also, toyitoyi. {? Zulu} …
Marie-Thérèse Toyi — Marie Thérèse Toyi, from Burundi, is a member of the Pan African Parliament.[1] References ^ List of Members of the Pan African Parliament . africa union.org … Wikipedia
Antjie Krog — (1952– ) is a prominent South African poet, academic and writer. Early life Born into an Afrikaner family of writers on 23 October 1952 in Kroonstad, South Africa she grew up on a farm, attending primary and secondary school in the area. In 1970 … Wikipedia
Protest song — A protest song is a song which is associated with a movement for social change and hence part of the broader category of topical songs (or songs connected to current events). It may be folk, classical, or commercial in genre. Among social… … Wikipedia
Protest — This article is about public demonstrations. For sea protests before a notary public, see Sea protest. For the Oxford based pro animal testing group, see Pro Test. March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom A protest is an expression of objection,… … Wikipedia
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