Oral history with Mrs. Omotolani Akinnuga

00:00 Interviewer introduction and background to interview

00:31 Interviewee introduction, name, background etc

01:25 Customs surrounding pregnancy and birth including working with the Iya agbebi (Role like a midwife)

03:55 What happens in the post birth but pre Naming Ceremony week for mother and child

07:00 The Naming Ceremony including use of items like salt, water, honey etc; significance of the name; foods eaten on the day

11:22 Refreshments (drinks) at the Naming Ceremony

12:46 How a Yoruba cultural understanding will benefit youngsters born in the UK

14:00 Role of the father before and after the Naming Ceremony

15:30 Clothes worn at the Naming Ceremony – particularly those worn by the celebrant

16:55 Sings a song from the Naming Ceremony and its meaning