"My Zulu Really Came to Get Me": Makoti Watches As Lobola Uncles Arrive

• A TikTok video shows a bride's anticipation and excitement ahead of her lobola ceremony
• Despite her tears, the bride-to-be manages to maintain her smile, showing the emotional ties of cultural customs
• Her video sparks joy and reflection as followers share their own experiences of the lobola ceremony

A woman went viral on TikTok after sharing a video of herself watching through a window as her lobola uncles arrive. She runs away from the window like a little girl while smiling through tears.

A woman's emotional reaction to lobola negotiations

Zamaphangwa Yende posted the heartwarming video on 16 September 2025. In the video, the bride-to-be anxiously awaits the uncle's arrival to pay lobola, a custom that seals a couple's commitment.

In this deeply emotional moment, she wipes away her tears, careful not to ruin her makeup, all the while keeping a smile on her face.

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As The Herald reported, lobola is an age-old practice where a man pays the bride's family for her hand in marriage. It strengthens the bond between families while creating mutual respect and shows the groom's financial ability to support a family.

TikTok video sparks joy and reflection on lobola traditions

The TikTokker @zamaphangwayende's viral video captures more than just a traditional moment; it's a powerful reminder of the emotional ties to cultural customs like lobola. Sharing how these milestones bring people together and create lasting memories. The video went viral, with hundreds sharing in her joy and reflecting on their own experiences and personal stories.

Chwayi commented:

"That little run, like you don't believe it's really happening."

Molly wrote:

"Mine didn’t come. We cooked, renovated and got ready 🙆🏻‍♀️that was few years ago. I never saw him since then.🤞🏾"

nantume5611 said:

"I will keep clapping for others until my turn, congratulations stranger. I send the blessings 🙏."

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Setts_Settings commented:

"It’s giving 'He knows my name,he knows my name'🥰😂semuhle😍."

grecious_tgom💋🫧 asked:

"My fyp is full of lobola/marriage😍🥺🥺, it’s a sign neh?"

Vusi Xaba wrote:

"This weekend. ❤️I’m also paying amalobola."

Njabu said:

"Mamela, in the morning I didn't even want to talk. In my mind I kept saying what if he doesn't come, then he came, and I just broke down 😭.Halala my dear sis!🥰❤"

Kamo wa di perfume commented:

"It’s true that when a woman is happy she’s playful, the childlike run has a joyful spring to it. Congratulations beautiful lady! Makuande! Blessings and joy 😊💛"

MaDluli🤎🌹wrote:

"I think the last time I watched your vlog you were a bridesmaid on your friend's wedding..and now it's you🥹.♥️Congratulations."

Watch the TikTok video below:

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Proofreading by Kelly Lippke, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.

Source: Briefly News