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BY Alice Otchere Johnson, 8:00pm July 10, 2018,

6 unconventional traditional African marriage ceremonies that will stun you

by Alice Otchere Johnson, 8:00pm July 10, 2018,
Marriage among Rashaida tribe

You may find these wedding rituals strange but their oddities are what make the ceremony exciting for those involved.

Marriage in Africa is seen as more of a rite of passage than a ceremony and marks the union of two families or clans.

Over the years, many people have witnessed rather dumbfounding marriage ceremonies among some particular tribes. Here are some of them:

Last Edited by:Ismail Akwei Updated: July 10, 2018

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