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In Luoland, babies’ names were delivered in dreams by relatives

In most instances, the spirit of the dead would press for the child to be named after them, causing the child to cry often. [istockphoto]

Children are a source of joy in any African family. And as such, special occasions would be set aside for their naming and shaving.

Among the Luo, a child would be given a name by the mother.

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