Qwabe Twins excited about virginity preservation
Qwabe Twins wants young girls and female artists to follow in their footsteps by preserving their virginity.
The duo, Viggy and Virgina were among throngs of maidens who attended the annual reed dance at the weekend.
The event, commonly referred to as Umkhosi Womhlanga (reed), derives its name from the reeds that grow on the riverbed. After passing the virginity test, the women carry the reeds in procession to the Zulu King, MisuZulu KaZwelithini.
The culturally significant ceremony was held at the royal palace of Enyokeni, about 90 minutes away from the rural town of Nongoma, north of the province.
“We are motivating and showing women our age that you can be a known musician, but also preserve your virginity,” the 26-year-old identical twins said.
“The reed dance is very important, and it has played a pivotal role in our lives.”
The Qwabe twins were not happy with the insufficient transport, as not all girls could make it to the event.
“It was very disappointing and hurtful to see many maidens who had been undergoing virginity testing in their own areas throughout the year in preparation for the reed dance left behind.
“They were looking forward to attending the main event. But they were left behind because of the inadequate transport.”
