Cape Town Woman Shares TikTok Video of Lobola Day Celebration, Mzansi Impressed by Traditions Kept
- A Cape Town woman has shared a TikTok video capturing her lobola day celebration, showcasing the beauty of the day
- The groom symbolised his commitment to his bride-to-be by presenting gifts and money to her family
- Speaking to Briefly News, Laura Wener explained that they chose not to follow the usual route but instead created their own traditions
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A Cape Town woman has taken to TikTok to share her lobola day celebration, and the video has left Mzansi impressed.
Woman flexes lobola celebrations
TikTok user Laura Wener posted a special video of the important day where she showed how the couple celebrated their love and commitmen. Despite the cultural differences, Theodore Moyo paid lobola for her.
During the celebrations, Moyo symbolised his commitment by paying lobola to the bride's family. What stands out in this celebration is the couple's ability to honour tradition while being an interracial couple.
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In an exclusive comment to Briefly News, Wener said:
"Theo and I have been together for 13 and a half years, we met at University. Regarding the lobola process, we really did make up our own rules on this one as we are obviously from totally different cultures.
"He being Ndbele from Zimbabwe and me being, white from a Jewish family, in Cape Town. Theo and I decided we wanted to do lobola as a way to honour his culture and to include my family in something they wouldn’t necessarily be exposed to.
"So we took some of the traditions and made up our own negotiations process. He had called my parents last year before he proposed to ask their permission. They said yes, enthusiastically, as he has been apart of our family for so long already.
"This year we decided that the two families should meet officially. This is when we both appointed our respective representatives.
"My family welcomed his representatives to their home where they met, exchanged family backgrounds and family trees.
"They then discussed lobola and a fee was paid. Both families have been incredibly accepting of our union and we celebrated together after the negotiations were complete."
Watch the video below:
Mzansi applauds lobolo video
Mzansi has shown profound admiration for the couple's commitment to upholding traditions while embracing their unique journey.
The video has garnered likes, comments, and shares, with many applauding the couple's respect for cultural heritage and the love that unites them across differences:
@ZandiP complimented:
"Wamuhle umakoti."
@juniorshaba1 said:
"South African makoti"
@sosomdla shared:
"Wait the guy paid lobolo for the lady? Beautiful."
@Zimbali_Maks praised:
"This is the South Africa we voted for."
@destinyzanelevila commented:
"Not me crying for total strangers, love is beautiful man."
@Letang NaansaiddL
"Its your family for me, a very clear respect for the culture. Am I allowed to love people I don't know. I really loved your delegates."
@Theo-saurus joked:
"Forget the Boks. We’re here to unite the nation. Love wins."
Woman celebrates successful lobola negotiations
In a similar story, Briefly News reported about a woman who recently shared a beautiful moment with the love of her life after successful lobola negotiations.
This heartwarming moment resonated with netizens, who were touched by the couple's emotional connection in the TikTok video.
The experience showcased the enduring power of love and the significance of cultural practices in cementing a lifelong commitment.
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Source: Briefly News
