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State five rituals marking the birth of child traditional African communities

State five rituals marking the birth of child traditional African communities.

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Rituals marking the birth of a child in traditional African communities.
- There was dancing /singing for the new life.

- The new born was praised/ blessed.

- There was feasting and celebrations

- The father received praises.

- There were ululations whose numbers was determined by the sex of the child.

- Children were given names.

- The mother’s hair was shaved/ cleansing of the mother.

- The mother and baby were kept in seclusion.
joseph rimiru answered the question on January 12, 2018 at 18:09

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