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How was marriage formalized in traditional African Communities?

How was marriage formalized in traditional African Communities?

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Kavungya
- Giving of bride price/dowry as a token of appreciation to girls/brides
family
- Exchange of gifts among the family members performed religious
rituals/sacrifices/blessings
- Held ceremonies /celebrations where food and beer were shared among
friend and families.
- Exchanged visits by the families of the bride and the groom/exchange of
mutual help and services.
- Marriage negotiations/discussion were held .
- Celebration through songs and dance
- Oathing /vowing/pledge of allegiance/ making promises
- Virginity of bride to be proved.

Kavungya answered the question on July 1, 2019 at 14:43

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