What is the Purpose of Lobola? In Southern Africa, just like every other region in Africa, lobola or bride price payment is a very important aspect of traditional weddings.Though expensive and time consuming, the practice of lobola appears to express the man’s determination and promise to provide for the woman and their family. How…
What is Umembeso Ceremony? Sometimes it’s difficult for people to distinguish between lobola and umembeso ceremonies. Even though they are performed on the same day, the activities of both vary and serve different purposes. Umembeso is a Zulu traditional ceremony that is part of the lobola negotiations where the groom presents gifts to the…
Namibia is a beautiful and young independent country, made up of 13 regions or states, 13 major tribes and many other smaller tribes. Living in the town is more advantageous as you get to learn more about every tribe unlike the rural areas. Let us now take a look at how different weddings are held…
The Fulani’s marry according to their own caste system. In this system, there are nobles, blacksmiths, business people and slaves. Fulani or Fula as they are called, are known to be nomadic people and could be found all over West Africa, in countries like Nigeria, Guinea, Mali, Niger and several other African countries. They are…
In Eritrea, weddings are usually very interesting and colourful. It’s a ceremony many young people and families look forward to. The wedding ‘Melsi or Melse’ as it is called, is usually a two day ceremony with lots of fun and excitement. So let’s take a look at how it is done. Enjoy! When a couple…
What is Knocking Ceremony? When you talk of colour, and the beauty of tradition and culture, then you must attend a traditional wedding ceremony in Ghana. The Ghanaian traditional wedding is an important ceremony for all Ghanaians who intend to get married. Some couples even do this alone because of its importance in…
When it comes to marriage, South Africa has various tribes and cultures which have very colourful traditional ceremonies. But right here is a summary of procedures before and after the Nuptials, the Xhosa way. Enjoy! Marriage is something that is highly valued in the Xhosa culture. When a woman gets married the entire community rejoices…
A couple is not considered to be married in South Africa and the Zulu people in particular, until a special ceremony called an Umabo is finished. Due to the expense of the Umabo ceremony, some couples choose to get married in a church or in a civil ceremony first, and then have the Umabo celebration…
