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Many people don’t know what happens after lobola, which is one of the stages in southern African wedding procedure. But here is what happens next. After the lobola, which is the bride price/dowry negotiations, you proceed to the Umembeso. The Umembeso is a gift presentation ceremony where the groomās family give gifts to the brideās…

Beaded veiled head band, necklace, crop top, skirt and leg beads.

Every family, no matter what part of the world they come from, always looks forward to the day their children get married. In Nigeria, and Africa as a whole, it’s always a big deal, not just for the immediate family, but also for the extended family, especially the traditional wedding. In this piece, I…

Planning a Kenyan wedding is not just about picking a date, a venue, and a dress. Itās a cultural journey that often involves family, tradition, negotiation, and multiple celebrations. If youāre in the diaspora or planning an intercultural wedding, this becomes even more layered. Expectations can differ, timelines can stretch, and traditions can carry deep…


The Umbondo ceremony is one of the rituals that must be followed in the lead-up to your big day if you are planning a traditional wedding. Umbondo is all about giving gifts in exchange for favors. Everything revolves around the bride’s family giving the groom’s family gifts and food (groceries). In appreciation for the lobola…