25/10/2025
Woman Discovers That She Dēæd Man After Wedding.
Sophia Marwa’s dream of a happy marriage turned into a nightmare she never imagined. In a colourful traditional ceremony, she received her husband’s family’s dowry and was officially handed over to her new life.
But Sophia was unaware that the man she was marrying had already passed away. Neither she nor her family knew the truth at the time. The shocking revelation came years later, sparking pain, confus!on, and ãnger.
“I thought I was marrying a man who loved me,” Sophia said. “But after a while, I realized something was wrøng. When I confronted him about his abusive behaviour, he admitted the truth—he was only taking my place for his late brother.”
In her community, this practice—known locally as the Sangula tradition—is meant to preserve the lineage of deceased men
The living brother takes responsibility for continuing the family line, often without forming a genuine marital bond with the woman.
Sophia endured years of mistreatment, including physical abuse. Despite giving birth to four children, she felt trapped in a marriage where her wellbeing was secondary to tradition.
Each of her children carries the name of her deceased husband, even though their biological father is different.
Her story is far from unique. Several women in Tanzania’s Mara region have faced similar fates, bearing children for men who refuse to take responsibility beyond ensuring the lineage continues.
Community elders acknowledge the practice is outdated, but change is slow. “Some elders want to stop this tradition, but others insist it must continue,” said John Bisala, a local leader.
Sophia hopes her story will serve as a warning. “I don’t want any woman to endure what I went through,” she said. “We deserve to marry men who are truly ours, not placeholders for the dead.”
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