Is the tradition of bride price and dowry important or outdated?

On this episode, I unpack the traditional custom of dowry and bride price, these two terms are often used interchangeably and refer to money, property, or other forms of wealth paid by a groom or his family to the parents of the woman he is about to marry.

This is a custom carried out by many African cultures and despite western media's portrayal of it as a "derogatory", it’s still respected, loved and enjoyed by many African communities.

I investigate how relevant this tradition is from a contemporary Pan-African context, and ask whether it's been able to maintain it's true meaning.

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You're listening to: Louisa Kiwana (Creator & Host), Lee Kasumba (Hot Topics), Oladele Olafuyi (African Business of the Week), Diana Onyango (Co-host), Daphne Nyakatrua(Guest), Bruce Kakimpa (Guest), Bode Famuyiwa (Guest), and Zee Zee Sanusi (Guest).