Sekuru Tauzen Mujaji, a Zimbabwean man who holds the
record of fathering 108 children from 25 women, says he is
hoping to have many more.
Locals say 87-year-old Mujaji from Chipinge South
fathered all 108 children in the space of 43 years.
According to Zimbabwe Today, Mujaji of the Shangani
tribe was born in 1930, but he suffered “traditional
challenges” that temporarily delayed his ability to
procreate.
He eventually had his first born child in 1974,
when he was already 44.
The only child of his parents, Mujaji says he has always
desired to have a large family, despite the obvious
challenges that come with it.
According to the octogenarian, his prolific birth rate comes
naturally: he has never had to use fertility enhancements. In
fact, some of his wives admit that he is quite the charmer
who they find irresistible even to this day.
Mujaji says he is willing and strong enough to father
even more children if he could find a way to support
and cater to his large family.
He currently has 10 wives and 35 children living with him,
while the rest of his family has left for neighboring South
Africa in search of greener pastures.
And Mujaji is currently receiving governmental support: His
household recently received support from Enock
Porusingazi, a local member of parliament, who donated
provisions and several food items to the family.
The MP
promised to assist the family with financial support as well
as land for farming.
In February, the Zimbabwean parliament moved a
curious motion calling on the government to give out
incentives to couples who strive to have eight or more
children .
According to the motion, the government wants to
encourage population growth to attract foreign investment
to the country.
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