But it was Riccardo Muti who eventually tied the knot last year after not a little persuasion.

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In parts of Angola, putting a tortoise shell under your door is meant to ward off your rivals' muti.

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The high-profile event celebrated De Grisogono's 20th anniversary, and was attended by international movie stars like Sharon Stone and Ornella Muti.

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Eschewing modern medicines, a true sangoma heals patients through a mix of traditional medicines (Muti), dream interpretation, bone throwing, channelling and possession.

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The cast includes Ornella Muti, Marisa Tomei, Peter Riegert, Richard Romanus, Don Ameche, Kurtwood Smith, and (in bit parts) Yvonne De Carlo and the always juicy Kirk Douglas.

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Using muti in politics is still common across the continent.

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