A 43-year-old medicine man from Namasengere village in Uganda's Mukono District made news recently after marrying seven women on the same day.
The man, identified as Habib Nsikonnene, would go even further, marrying all seven of his fiancées, two of whom are blood sisters. The Islamic marriage ceremony (Nikkah) was conducted on the same day at each bride's home.
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Nsikonnene, known to have substantial assets by local standards, would then host all seven of his wives and their friends and family for a fantastic reception ceremony at his home on Sunday before moving in with all of his wives.
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According to locals, his wedding convoy comprised 40 vehicles and 30 motorcycles. Nsikonnene's business is allegedly quite profitable.
After placing his distant community on the map, Nsikonnene has become something of a cult hero among locals.
"This man with rare qualities (Nsikonnene) settled in this village about four years ago. He came and bought land here and introduced himself to me as a traditional healer. We allowed him to practice his trade," Emmanuel Owere, the Namasengere Village chairperson, is quoted as saying by The Monitor.
"We had no idea when he moved here that he would bring us fame." "Our village's name is everywhere."
The village chairperson has named a road after him in the region.
