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Definitions by Channel 39

Tribe, language or ethnic group of people found in Uganda (especially West Nile), Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan; pronounced Lu-ba-ra, the "g" is silent
Idi Amin's mother was a Lugbara.
Lugbara by Channel 39 August 20, 2019
Derogatory term used in Central Uganda for an "unwise person", colloquailly mentioned as "Omulugwara"
You Lugbara, why are you urinating on my flowers?
Lugbara by Channel 39 August 20, 2019
That chick is a real Lugbara, she's loyal!
Lugbara by Channel 39 August 20, 2019
Cake made from mashed whiteants mixed with salt and other ingredients such as onions before boiling in banana leaves, also written as ombangulu
The tourist asked for obangulu at the restaurant.
Obangulu by Channel 39 August 20, 2019
Dish made from boiled beans and maize plus fried onions, sometimes prepared in the evening and left to ferment overnight
He woke up to eat anyoya for breakfast.
Anyoya by Channel 39 August 20, 2019