We, the undersigned, hereby confirm that lobola discussions have been concluded amicably.
Groom: Michael Omondi Ochieng’ (Nairobi) Bride: Wanjiku Kamau (Kiambu)
22 June 2025
________________ (in cash/cattle/kind)
[Partial/Full] – details attached.
Introduction: More Than a Formality For many cultures in Southern and East Africa—including Zulu, Xhosa, Ndebele, Swati, Sotho, Tswana, and Shona peoples—lobola (or lobolo , mahadi , bogadi , roora ) is far more than a transaction. It is a sacred bridge between two families, a public declaration of intent, and a profound act of respect. At the heart of this process lies the lobola letter .
The family of Mr. Thabo Nkosi (groom), represented by his uncle, Mr. Sipho Nkosi of Embalenhle, Mpumalanga And The family of Miss Lerato Dlamini (bride), represented by her father, Mr. Jabulani Dlamini of Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal