Lobola is a word commonly used by Zulu, Xhosa, Ndebele, Swati that means “brideprice” or bridewealth”.
Lobola negotiations involve a process of presentation of a payment made by the prospective groom to the bride’s family.
Here is a collection of information on clipkulture to help you prepare for your lobola negotiations:
Q and A about Lobola Negotiations
The Traditional African process of marriage begins with lobola, which is also known as bride price or dowry….read more
10 Things that Happen During Lobola Negotiations
After a date has been set, the groom and his family must make sure they arrive early at the bride’s house…read more
Can Lobola be returned?
Returning lobola is rare, even though it can be claimed according to tradition…read more
What does Lobola Symbolise?
The exchange of lobola takes place between the groom and bride’s family…read more
After Lobola Has Been Paid What Happens Next?
Many people don’t know what happens after lobola, which is one of the stages in southern African wedding procedure…read more
Lobola Importance, Payment Procedure and Preparations??
Lobola is the practice of offering cows or equivalent sum of money from the groom to the bride’s family… read more
The Difference Between Umembeso and Lobola Ceremony
What is Umembeso Ceremony? Sometimes it’s difficult for people to distinguish between lobola and umembeso …read more
Xhosa Traditional Wedding Ceremony and Lobola Payment
Marriage is something that is highly valued in the Xhosa culture. When a woman gets married the entire…read more
