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BY Nduta Waweru, 12:36pm April 09, 2018,

How different African cultures prepare women for marriage

by Nduta Waweru, 12:36pm April 09, 2018,
South African traditional wedding [Phot: Azekhoria Benjamin/Wiki CC]

In most African cultures, women are required to get married when they come of age.  Marriage was really emphasized on to the extent that deliberate preparations are made in advance, even as early as a girl is born.

Here are some of the ways women were prepared for marriage.

Last Edited by:Ismail Akwei Updated: April 9, 2018

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