In 1946, Yohana married Elizabeti Nkindikwa Mpanga.[5] Elizabeti's family lived near Zebedayo's family in Nyashimba and they knew each other well.
Mnamo mwaka 1946, Yohana alimwoa Elizabeti Nkindikwa Mpanga.[5] Familia ya Elizabeti iliishi karibu na familia ya Zebedayo kijijini Nyashimba na walikuwa marafiki.