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AFRICAN MARRIAGES
If you want to marry an African man or woman, it’s important to know the traditional marriage customs Africans conduct in various life stages. In this video, you’ll be show 8 African marriage customs that are important if you plan on marrying an African. This is especially useful if you were not born and raised within one of the many African communities across the continent and you are considering marrying somebody who is from one of these communities.
African traditional marriage customs and traditions vary from one tribe to another, but they all share the same fundamental values. Marriage is the union of two families and it is a social institution that provides stability for society. It also provides couples with a chance to share their love with each other in a public way. Also, watch “African Wedding Attire“.
Marriage ceremonies are usually presided over by elders, who are respected members of the community. These ceremonies typically involve dowry payment, presenting gifts, extravagant processions, dancing together as a couple in front of their family and friends.
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