Tumbuka Marriages FAQs Key Roles and Kulobola Process Explained Who is a Thenga? The Thenga is the marriage negotiator or intermediary. He or she is the main point of contact for either family. Who can take …
Dramatization of the Tumbuka traditional Wedding Source: Mzuzu International Academy Facebook Page What is Kulobola? Kulobola (pronounced kulowola) often referred to as lobola, is a custom widely practiced by the Tumbuka people as part of the marriage process. It involves …
Ngoni Marriage Key roles Who is Umkhongi or Thenga? The Umkhongi is the marriage negotiator or intermediary. He or she is the main point of contact for the family. Who can take up the role of Umkhongi? …
Ngoni culture in Malawi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5dC8o2Urew A documentary of a Ngoni wedding Malawi is a country in Southern Africa with over 20 tribes and cultures. Among the tribes is the Ngoni tribe. The Ngoni tribe scattered all over the country …
Yao Frequently Asked Questions Key roles explained Who is a namangoswe? He or she is a counselor and mediator throughout the marriage process and life. They usually work in pairs and are referred to as acinamangoswe (intermediaries). Who …
Yao Marriage Practices Kuonegana kwa acinamangoswe (first meeting of intermediaries) What is involved? literally nothing in terms of gifting or payments Who is involved? Ŵalume (groom-to-be) Ŵakongwe (bride-to-be) Acinamangoswe ŵakucilume (man’s intermediaries) Acinamangoswe ŵakucikongwe (woman’s intermediaries) What …
Kupepa Ukwati (Asking for a Hand in Marriage) This is the first step to Lhomwe traditional marriage customs. A man who wishes to marry tells his maternal uncle about his intent to marry. The man describes the woman he wishes …