Family Ululates As Lobola Cows Arrive at Homestead in TikTok Video

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 1:55 PM

by Rutendo Masasi

3 min read

A family had reason to celebrate after they got a special delivery at their home in a video that went viral
The TikTok video of a memorable moment the family received a lot of attention on social media
Online users were divided to see just how delighted the relatives were that there'd be a wedding in their household

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A family became a TikTok viral sensation after they upheld a traditional practice. One of the family members would soon be married after the groom-to-be did things the right way.

A TikTok video shows lobola cattle delivery — A TikTok video of lobola cattle delivery went viral. Image: @nothandongcobo50
Source: TikTok

The video of the family experiencing prenuptial bliss delighted many others. The video garnered thousands of likes from impressed viewers.

In a TikTok video by @nothandongcobo50, a woman's family was ululating in celebration after seeing the cargo that a vehicle pulled into their yard. They were all celebrating the arrival of cattle to their family home, signalling that there'd be lobola negotiations. The family's homestead was awash with excitement as the trailer full of cows pulled in.

Man delivers lobola

In a related Briefly News story, a man impressed his father-in-law with the way he paid lobola. The man respected his future wife's family with a generous display. The father of the bride went viral after a video captured the moment he delivered cows to the family home. Netizens remarked on how moving it was to see a couple get married traditionally.

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Lobola is traditionally paid with cattle — Lobola is traditionally paid with livestock delivered to the bride's family home. Image: Khaya Ngwenya
Source: Getty Images

South Africa celebrates lobola cows

Many people were impressed that the man went the extra mile and paid lobola with livestock. Netizens congratulated the family on the wedding bells. Watch the video of the arrival of lobola cows below:

Yv said:

"African lobola ceremonies are the best, African culture lives for generations, we are proudly African."

J- Martina💝was touched:

"Marriage is soo beautiful, I just pray it happens to me now🥹"

tanatswa743 commented:

"May this grace locate me in Jesus' name."

Other Briefly News stories about lobola

An American man marrying a South African woman impressed people after he followed tradition and then presented his wife-to-be with a ring.
Online users were impressed by the way an Italian groom handled himself at his lobola negotiations in a video that became a viral hit.
South Africans were gushing over a woman who shared a detailed look at her lobola negotiations that concluded successfully.
A man went above and beyond for lobola negotiations as he made a big gesture at his future wife's family home in a video that caught many people's attention.