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BY Mildred Europa Taylor, 9:30am September 16, 2018,

Five Ancient African wedding night customs you may not have heard of

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by Mildred Europa Taylor, 9:30am September 16, 2018,
A Himba bride --- Only Tribal

They may not be your everyday wedding night customs but at a point in history, these were the norms of certain cultures in Africa.

After often a long pre-wedding preparation, most marriages on the continent had to be sealed with some elaborate or somber rituals that differed from region to region.

Yet, they often came with in-depth meanings that were peculiar to the groups involved.

Here are some wedding night rituals you may not have known about:

Last Edited by:Nduta Waweru Updated: September 17, 2018

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