Banyankole people, also known as Nkole people, are a Banthu Ethnic group native to the Ankole Region in the SouthWestern part of Uganda.
Historically known as the Ankole Kingdom, they speak Runyankole. Marriage in this Bayankole tribe is essential as parents derive joy and pride from their children’s marriage.
According to this Ugandan tradition, when a girl is eight or nine, her aunt has to groom her for family life.
Virginity in this culture is held in high esteem, so the girls must abstain from premarital s*x.
The Ankole tribe considers the slim physique unattractive. To them, fat is simply s*xy. So when girls age eight and nine, they are required to go through a fattening process. This is usually done to speed up the weight gain of the girls so they can attract a husband.
The Banyakole marriage involves several ceremonies, including a Giveaway period known as “Kuhingira,” where the relatives and friends of the bride present her with gifts such as cows and other food items to take to her matrimonial home.
On the wedding day, a feast is organised at the bride’s home where the father is to slaughter a bull, while at the groom’s home, there is also a feast to consummate the marriage.
But first, there has to be one last ceremony that involves tests that must be done by the bride’s aunt.
It involves the bride’s aunt testing the sexual ability of the groom by having s*x with him. This is to make sure they are potent.
During the act, she learns all his s*x tricks as well as favourite styles so she can gift her niece with pointers on what the goom likes sexually.
After confirmation, the bride is taught by her Aunt and allowed to consummate the marriage by being sent by her Aunt to the husband with her blessings.
Courtesy: Anon
