It is estimated that as many as 82 percent of societies in Africa utilize bridewealth in the negotiation and transaction of marriage.

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Bridewealth, also known as bride price or lobola, is a common practice in many African societies where the groom and his family pay a sum of money or other valuables to the bride's family as part of the marriage agreement. Studies indicate that this custom is prevalent in approximately 82 percent of African societies.

It Is Estimated That as Many as 82 Percent of Societies