Marriage Procedures in Ankore

Marriage Procedures in Ankore:

1. Okurigira - to get a crush on a prospective spouse.


2. Okuriima - to choose a wife, either by the prospective groom or by proxy.

3. Okuhampura/okwetaatsya - to elope with the consent of the girl, without paying bride wealth.

4. Okukiriza - to abduct and marry without the girl's or her parent's consent.

5. Okwanjura - to be introduced by the girl to her family in a small and intimate ceremony.


6. Okugamba obugyenyi - the groom's party of 8 to 12 people visit the bride's home to officially announce their intention to marry their daughter.

7. Okusiima eka - the bride's family sends a number of people to assess the groom's home.

8. Okucweerwa ebintu - the process of deciding bridal wealth and attendant gifts.

9. Okujuga - to pay the bride wealth. 

10. Okuriira ente - the bride's party sends a group of people, normally comprising those with a voracious appetite, to decide if the cows are worthy as bride wealth.

11. Okuhingira - to officially wed the bride to the groom at the bride's home in an elaborate ceremony attended by relatives and friends of the bride.

Only a previously agreed upon number of people escort the groom to this ceremony.

12. Okushagarira - the bride's family gives a number of cows to the bride to take to her new home.

13. Okutaatsya - the wedding party attended by relatives and friends of the groom.

Only a previously agreed upon number of people, known as enshagarazi, escort the bride to this ceremony.

14. Okuza omurusiika - the bride remains indoors without doing any work for a period of about 1 month.

In a section of the Ankole people, she would also have to grow fat during this period.

15. Okwaruka - to visit the bride's home for the first time after the wedding.
Credi:Chris Bishaka

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

King Saha Beaten in Ibanda for Bringing Politics on Stage.

Image
In a shocking turn of events, celebrated singer King Saha was brutally assaulted by his fans in Ibanda. The incident occurred at Kanuzire Food Hub, where King Saha had been invited to perform at the food hub's grand opening ceremony. According to eyewitnesses, King Saha took to the stage and began singing, but things took a drastic turn when he started incorporating politics into his performance. The crowd, which had been enthusiastic and energetic just moments before, suddenly turned angry. Fans began shouting at King Saha, telling him to stick to singing and avoid politics. However, the singer refused to listen, and instead continued to express his political views. The situation quickly escalated, with angry fans throwing water bottles and other objects onto the stage. Despite the chaos, King Saha continued to perform, seemingly oblivious to the danger he was in. However, his bodyguards were eventually overwhelmed by the angry crowd, and King S...
Read more

Prominent Gospel Musician and Politician Remanded for Murder Charges

Image
Prominent Gospel Musician and Politician Remanded for Murder Charges Amarakutunga Levi, a well-known gospel musician and politician, has been remanded to Katojo Government Prison alongside four colleagues until April 14, 2025. The Grade One Magistrate for Kamwenge, Ahimbisibwe K. Innocent, made this ruling in response to murder charges brought against Levi and his co-accused. According to reports, Levi is alleged to have murdered his four-year-old niece, Ainomugisha Tricia, in a ritual sacrifice. This disturbing accusation has sent shockwaves through the community, given Levi's prominent position as a gospel musician and politician  Levi been serving as male councilor representing persons with disabilities Kitagwenda District.
Read more

Breaking News: Singer DJ Levi Nyamagoya's House Set on Fire, Car Mysteriously Refused to Move

Image
Unknown assailants have set fire to the residence of well-known singer DJ Levi Nyamagoya in Kitagwenda, sparking speculation that the attack may be linked to allegations of ritual sacrifices.  The incident occurs amidst a high-profile murder case involving Amarakutunga Levi, a prominent gospel musician and politician, who was remanded to Katojo Government Prison yesterday along with four colleagues.  They face charges related to the alleged ritual murder of 4-year-old Ainomugisha Tricia, Levi's niece. In a bizarre twist, police  impounded the Lev's car to protect it from potential. damage. The car has reportedly refused to move from Kabujogera Police Station, where it was taken for further investigation.  The officers  wanted to drive the car from Kabujogera Police Station to the Kitagwenda District Headquarters.. The car, a brand-new vehicle worth approximately 350 million Uganda shillings, was purchased by Levi just a week before the in...
Read more