Chief Dakamela denies that he received a gift from his wife

Rumors blew up after a festival gift got mistaken for a royal matchmaking move.

Festival misinterpretation in Nkayi

• Chief Dakamela denied receiving a wife at the festival.
• Imiklomelo ka Dakamela 2026 celebrated Easter traditions openly.
• Social media misread ceremonial gestures as marital acquisition.
• Princess Andile Mabhena attended as part of her royal family.

Role of the Mabhena family

• Mabhena royals brought a symbolic gift for the chief.
• Delegation aimed to showcase culture through traditional attire.
• Chief clarified that no person was ever offered as a gift.
• Presentation included well-wishes and hopes for future events.

Consent and public reaction

• Chief emphasized that any relationship would require mutual agreement.
• Princess Andile Mabhena rejected claims linking her to a wife.
• Both parties stressed that media reports misrepresented the event.
• Festival highlights were cultural display, not matchmaking or gifts.