“You Made a Good Choice”: Makoti Gushes About the Kenyan Delegation at Her Gate, SA Moved

“You Made a Good Choice”: Makoti Gushes About the Kenyan Delegation at Her Gate, SA Moved

  • A South African woman shared a heartwarming video of her Kenyan in-laws arriving at her home for a traditional lobola negotiation
  • The special moment shared on TikTok went viral, receiving an outpouring of love and well-wishes
  • Social media users were touched by the scene, with many sharing their own emotional memories of similar ceremonies and celebrating the union between the two cultures

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The Kenyan delegates consisted of five men, who were mostly elderly
A South African lady shared a video of her Kenyan in-laws arriving to negotiate lobola with her family. Image: @lifewithanathi
Source: TikTok

A local woman captured the hearts of many by sharing a glimpse into a beautiful cross-cultural union.

The clip was shared by TikTok user @lifewithnathi, garnering massive views, likes, and comments from social media users who congratulated the young lady.

The video shows a Kenyan delegation of five men, most of whom appeared to be elderly, arriving at @lifewithnathi's home. The men got out of the car, straightened their blazers with purpose, and headed towards the house entrance. The woman's simple and excited caption, 'Kenyan delegation at our fate,' perfectly captured the significance of the moment.

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The delegation sent for the lobola negotiation

The video beautifully documented the formal and respectful arrival of the Kenyan family for the lobola negotiations. The clip showcased a moment of great cultural significance, highlighting the fusion of South African and Kenyan traditions. The sight of the well-dressed men walking with solemn purpose towards the house made it a truly memorable occasion.

Others remembered their lobola negotiation days and expressed how happy they were
Social media users flooded the comment section congratulating the young lady. Image: @lifewithanathi
Source: TikTok

South Africans discuss the lobola negotiation

The post resonated with a wide audience, with many social media users flooding the comments with well-wishes and congratulations for the couple. The video brought back emotional memories for some, who shared how the moment got them emotional, reminding them of their own lobola negotiations and how every detail of the special day was unforgettable.

Many Kenyan citizens also expressed their delight, warmly welcoming the South African woman into their culture. They praised her choice of a Kenyan partner and celebrated the coming together of two African families.

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User @j.kimutai commented:

"They did the same thing on my father's door last year 😂😂. I thought I was a strong girl and didn’t fear my dad that much, but that day turned out to be the longest day of my life when great gentlemen showed up at his house 💕."

User @Eng.Akothraila said:

"You made a good choice."

User @anice Magale commented:

"Yes, boy! You did Kenyans proud by doing things the right way. Anathi, our soon-to-be wife, please love our boy, and JM, treat her like a queen. If you don't, her in-laws are here to deal with you on any complaint she ever makes. Congratulations, guys."

User @tippytee15 shared:

"This is how it should be done ✔️, not this thing of asking friends🤞🏾."

User @Tshego said:

"I've been here since long back when they started this journey❤️🥹. Now this?🥰Congratulations makoti."

User @Roshan Bakers shared:

"He kept his promise, congratulations to you both 🥰."

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Watch the TikTok video below:

3 Briefly News articles about lobola

  • A South African woman working in Europe took to her social media to vent about her mother's demand of R100 000 for her lobola from her Danish husband, leaving viewers stunned.
  • A local family put much effort into preparing food for their daughter's in-laws, who were meant to arrive for the lobola negotiation, but the man's family never arrived.
  • A happy lady shared a video of four men counting bank notes, mostly R100 and R200, and putting them in stashes of R1000 during her lobola negotiation.

Source: Briefly News

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Bongiwe Mati (Human Interest Editor) Bongiwe Mati is a Human Interest reporter who joined Briefly News in August 2024. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree from the University of the Western Cape. Her journalism journey began in 2005 at the university newspaper. She later transitioned to marketing and sales at Leadership Magazine under Cape Media (2007-2009). In 2023, she joined BONA magazine as an Editorial Assistant, contributing to digital and print platforms across current news, entertainment, and human interest categories. Bongiwe can be reached at bongiwe.mati@briefly.co.za

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