In the Bayankole Tribe, the bride’s Aunt tests the Groom’s libido.
The Bayankole tribe has a traditional practice where the groom and bride’s aunt share an intimate moment to promote bonding and ensure fertility.
Marriage holds a significant place in the Bayankole tribe, and parents derive joy and pride from their children’s weddings. According to Ugandan tradition, when a girl reaches the age of eight or nine, her aunt takes the responsibility of grooming her for family life. In this culture, virginity is highly valued, and girls are expected to abstain from premarital sex.
The Ankole tribe has a unique perception of beauty. They consider the slim physique unappealing and associate beauty with being fat. Therefore, when girls reach the ages of eight and nine, they are required to go through a fattening process. This process is done to ensure that the girls gain weight quickly and attract a husband.
In the Banyakole tribe, marriage involves several ceremonies. One of the ceremonies is known as “Kuhingira”, which involves a Giveaway period. During this period, the relatives and friends of the bride offer her gifts such as cows and other food items to take to her matrimonial home.
On the day of the wedding, a feast is held at the bride’s home where the father slaughters a bull to celebrate the occasion. At the groom’s home, there is also a feast to consummate the marriage. However, before this happens, there is a final ceremony that involves tests conducted by the bride’s aunt. During this ceremony, the aunt checks the groom’s sexual ability to ensure he is potent.
During the act, she learns all his sex tricks as well as her favorite styles so she can gift her niece what her groom likes sexually.
After the wedding ceremony, the bride’s aunt instructs her on consummating the marriage and gives her blessings before sending her to her husband.
