According to myzimbabwe.co.zw, the married pair only got separated with the help of the man's father.

Vongai Nhopi, 19, said her husband Cain Chamhuze, 24 hugged her but they could not untangle and her father in-law had to be called.

"It started from 2am and we remained stuck together until his father came. He hugged me but couldn't move his hand. We were separated after 10am when his father came," said Nhopi.

"My father in-law said it was something to do with their ancestors," she said.