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In the Africa of old, if you wanted to marry you would ask a neighbour, relative or friend to check and comment upon the 'suitability' of the person you wanted to tie the knot with. This aimed to ensure you didn’t marry into a family of thieves, night-dancers or the 'morally loose'.
But the world has moved on, certainly for Africans living in the UK, and this sort of character referencing is now rarely an option. Interestingly, African churches appear willing to fill the gap. Many pastors now run 'singles seminars' - events where participants can pray for and receive God’s help in finding the 'ideal' partner.
Judging by the number of people in attendance, these seminars (also known as 'miracle dating') are proving ever more popular. But, as Bunmi Arogunmati found out when he attended one, there is a lot more that they could offer prospective couples. See 'Your Shout' for the full story.
Also in this issue: Maureen Ndawana shares what it is like being in a relationship where each partner has a different HIV status; we discuss access to NHS treatment for asylum seekers and we interview Baby Isako about her hit stage play Love is a Losing Game.
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