Oral history with Mrs. Moriamo Adeniji

00:00 Interviewer introduction and background to interview

01:24 Interviewee introduction, name, background etc

01:49 Care during pregnancy, foods, antenatal check-ups with Iya Agbebi, herbal remedies

06:17 Signs and symptoms preceding birth

09:25 Preparations for new baby – clothes in unisex colours were created, nappies etc

10:33 Eighth Day Christening Ceremony – items required for the ceremony

11:22 Symbolic significance of the items used in the Naming Ceremony

14:38 Guests at the Naming Ceremony

15:20 Food at Naming Ceremonies

16:53 Drinks and music at Naming Ceremonies

17:48 Traditional dress at Naming Ceremonies

18:38 Sings a traditional song sung at a Naming Ceremony and explanation of song

Interview continued the following day (interview continues in English and Yoruba)

21:11 Additional signs and symptoms preceding birth – Ibekun

22:38 How a name is derived for a new child

25:00 Symbolic significance of the items used in the Naming Ceremony

27:54 Use of curve calabash to prepare concoction for pregnant woman and what this aims to prevent

33:20 Sings further traditional songs and explanation of songs