Oral history with Mrs. Akingbade
13 Apr 2023
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00:00 Interviewer introduction and background to interview
00:21 Interviewee introduction, name, background etc
00:47 Pregnancy traditions, including use of herbs to drink and bathe in, foods etc
03:39 Customs relating to pregnancy, not working at certain hours etc
05:24 Consulting a priest before the naming ceremony to find out about the childs lifestyle
07:00 What happens at the eighth day Naming Ceremony, prayers, use of items in ceremony, father calling of names of child, singing, dancing, gifts
11:16 Beliefs and taboos associated with the Naming Ceremony
15:08 Items used within the Naming Ceremony e.g. Cola nut, palm oil, sugar etc, how they are used and the significance of them
24:55 Traditional dances at a Naming Ceremony
26:29 Refreshment (drinks) at a Naming Ceremony
26:55 Clothing for Naming Ceremony
28:30 Traditional song for the Naming Ceremony – Oro ile (Family heritage) etc
Title:
Oral history with Mrs. Akingbade
Date of work:
13 Apr 2023
Search dates:
13 Apr 2023 - 13 Apr 2023
Reference number:
GB3228.109/2/3/1
Level of description:
Item from Collection: Cultural Evenesce (GB3228.109)
Part of:
Sub-series: Mrs. Akingbade (GB3228.109/2/3)
Use restrictions:
Restricted
Language:
English, Yoruba
Record number:
17261990