Welcome Dede: An African Baby's Naming Ceremony
Ifeoma Onyefulu
Hardcover
(Frances Lincoln, Aug. 15, 2003)
Amarlai has a new cousin - and he can't wait for her to be given a name. On the great day, the guests arrive, prayers are said, the corn wine is blessed and a tiny drop of wine is put on the baby's tongue as she is named. Gifts are offered, and the feasting and dancing begins. Everyone is happy, but Amarlai is happiest of all: at last his cousin has a name. Her name is Dede!
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