polygamy

Rise In Prostitution: It’s Time Africa Returned To Polygamy

May 29, 2023 1:42 am

One of the products of colonialism which has left very deep scars on the cultural institutions in Africa is monogamy. It’s effects have been far-reaching and disastrous yet, the victims have been reluctant to speak against it out of fear for backlash and misplaced prejudices.

The reality everyone has continued to shy away from is that the destruction of polygamy has continued to shred the moral fabric of Africans in so many ways.

Polygamy which is essentially the practice of having multiple spouses, has a long history in Africa and has been practiced across different cultures and religions. It was …

Outcry Over South Africa’s Multiple Husbands Proposal

June 27, 2021 5:44 am

A proposal by the South African government to legalise and institutionalise polyandry has led to growing degrees of protest from conservative quarters.

Polyandry is a situation when a woman has more than one husband at the same time.

Professor Collis Machoko, who happens to be a renowned academic on the topic is however not surprised by such plans according to him, the objections are ‘about control’.

Read Also: John Dumelo Calls For Legalisation Of Polygamy In Ghana

Speaking to reporters he said; ‘African societies are not ready for true equality. We don’t know what to do with women

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John Dumelo Calls For Legalisation Of Polygamy In Ghana

December 5, 2019 11:06 am

Polygamy is a phenomenon often associated with African people. In almost all African societies, polygamy is an acceptable and valid form of marriage – in fact, monogamy was once associated with people of lower social status.

Award-winning Ghanaian actor John Dumelo has now opined that polygamy should be legalised in Ghana.

The screen star cum politician is of the opinion that most men have side chicks and have affairs outside their marriages as such the ordinance law against polygamy needs to be repealed.

Dumelo is not only campaigning for men

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