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The bride-price, known as lobola, had already been paid in cattle - a prized asset in Zulu culture.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2025

Unlike the king's other wives, her lobola, or bride price, of about 300 cattle was paid for by the Zulu nation, following a collection within communities.

From BBC • May 5, 2021

The regent brooked no discussion: the bride had already been selected and lobola paid.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

My sister Baliwe, who was older than Mabel, had been engaged to be married, and lobola had already been paid.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

He must also determine lobola, the bride- price, which is paid by the groom to the bride’s family.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela