By Elimu Assistant Team 
Rituals marking the birth of a child in traditional African communities.
- There was dancing /singing for the new life.
- The newborn was praised) blessed.
- There was feasting and celebrations
- The father received praise.
- There were ululations whose numbers were 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.
- Protective were given to the child/mother
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