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In a world that often challenges traditional African values, Professor Solwayo Ngwenya, a Zimbabwean medical practitioner, businessman, and father, stands firm in his conviction: polygamy is not just a lifestyle; it is cultural preservation.
Fresh off receiving the Distinguished Medical Doctor, Researcher, and Academic Award at the 2025 Imiklomelo kaDakamela ceremony in Nkayi, Ngwenya isn’t just healing bodies; he’s restoring what he believes is the spiritual and cultural foundation of African society.
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POLYGAMY AND THE DREAM OF A BIG FAMILY
“Polygamy is one of the cornerstones of our culture as it helps build isizwe,” he told The South African in an exclusive interview. “Culture defines people. People without a culture are a lost cause and may not survive very long into the future. So, for me, these are sacred and cannot be negotiable.”
Ngwenya is currently married to four wives, each contributing to the strong family unit he envisions. For him, polygamy is not about indulgence but structure, legacy, and continuity.
‘POLYGAMY IS SACRED’: ZIMBABWEAN POLYGAMIST BUILDS LEGACY, ONE WIFE AT A TIME
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