A Ugandan lady has taken to TikTok, specifically on her account @africannyako2, to shed light on a unique cultural tradition in her community. According to her, every woman aspiring to marry must possess the skill of smearing cement.
In a video posted on TikTok, she demonstrated the process of cement smearing while advising women to prioritize practical skills over mere appearances.
According to the lady, this cultural norm extends to post-marriage life, where the mother-in-law may request the new bride to smear a house. Failing to do so proficiently can result in a reduction of the dowry.
In response to the video, netizens shared varied reactions, questioning the practicality and fairness of this tradition. Some expressed concern about the additional responsibilities placed on women in a marital context, while others questioned the cultural implications of such practices.
See Netizens reactions:
@jjzz70 questioned: Is the mother-in-law the one marrying you?
@popcorn wrote: “that marriage can go, I can’t be a wife and a wife’s responsibilities are high and at the same time be a bricklayer to smear the house.”
@billionaire asked: “please tell me which country is this before I risk my heart coz there’s no way am touching that”
@N E S S A🎐 reacted: “Sorry but my siblings will literally ground me if they catch me kneeling down in someone’s house smearing cement. Have a good life tho 😅 much love 💕”
@Presja asked: “And now exactly what does the future husband has to do to prove he’s worthy of you.”
Watch video here…
@africannyako2#luo #africannyko #fyp #northernug #foryou #fypシ #Viral #uganda
♬ original sound – African nyako
