Millions of Zimbabweans could not celebrate the Valentine on February 14, but Shamiso Matema -- who works as a secretary in the city centre -- said she still believed love can conquer all. So the incurable romantic saved up for three months, in order to take her boyfriend out for dinner on Valentine's Day.
Voice of America met with Shamiso Matema before the Valentine's Day.
"Yes I still believe in love," she says. "It's now difficult socially, economically it's difficult to get money, it's difficult to find basic food commodities but we still need love, love keeps us going."
Additionally, Matema says part of her savings will go towards a new outfit and hairdo so she looks spectacular when whispering those magical three little words.
"I love you."
2 comments:
but thats silly. if one cant afford to spend, then they shouldn't. V-day is just a marketing gimmick. Love isnt.
Keshi.
Oh Keshi,
The silly things we do for love.
There is no true love without sacrifice.
Millions of men have starved and saved to afford the bride price in Africa where a bride price can be as much as $3, 000, excluding all the expenses for the traditional wedding ceremony even before the court or church wedding ceremony.
Every love affair has a price.
I hope you had a great weekend?
Cheers and God bless.
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