Discovering Mutaamba, a Customary Practice That Continues to Shape Families in the Nyindu Community of South Kivu

Radio Okapi’s Identité culturelle program examines Mutaamba, a tradition of the Nyindu community in South Kivu. Through testimony from Yeremia Kasilenge and Kabeza Shabo, it discusses the practice’s origins and workings, its connection to the bride price, and the solidarity it fosters among families. The discussion also considers women’s roles and responsibilities in the household and how the custom is changing amid social shifts and younger generations’ aspirations. The program considers Mutaamba’s future between preserving cultural identity and respecting individual choices.