Qwabe Twins excited about preserving virginity
Qwabe Twins hope that young girls and female artistes will follow in their footsteps by preserving their virginity.
Duo Viggy and Virgina were among the many maidens who took part in the annual Reed Dance over the weekend.
Commonly known as Umkosi Womhlanga (the Reed), this ceremony takes its name from the reeds that grow in the riverbed, and women who pass a virginity test are carried in a procession to the Zulu king, MissZulu Kazwelithini, carrying the reeds.
The culturally significant ceremony took place at Enyokeni Royal Palace, about 90 minutes from Nongoma, a rural town in the north of the state.
“We want to encourage other women our age and let them know that they can remain virgins even when they are famous musicians,” the 26-year-old identical twins said.
“Reed dancing is very important and has played a pivotal role in our lives.”
Sister Qwabe was unhappy with the lack of transport facilities as it prevented all the girls from attending the event.
“It was very unfortunate and heartbreaking to see so many maidens who have been undergoing virginity testing in their respective communities throughout the year in preparation for the Reed Dance being left behind.
“They were looking forward to attending the main event, but due to inadequate transport facilities they were left behind.”
