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

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:

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Mildred Europa Taylor

Mildred Europa Taylor is a writer and content creator. She loves writing about health and women's issues in Africa and the African diaspora.

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