NAMING CEREMONY ACCORDING TO THE LIMBA

                                                   

According to the Limba culture, they are the best how the activities or processes are carried out.

After the child's birth, the naming ceremony is done after seven days. The process is done in the Barray by inviting the elders, young men and women or youths and the children to grace the ceremony. 

In the presence of the newly born baby, a kola nut is placed in the middle of the pounded flour and a gallon of "kputego" commonly known as Poyo must be served according to maturity. 

The Limbas have entrusted titles to their children according to how they are born (Male/Female). The first male child is titled or named as Sara whilst the first female child is named as Sera.

At the end of the ceremony, the pounded flour and poyo is shared among the people climaxed with beating of drums and dancing.

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THE DRESS CODE OF THE FULLAHS ACCORDING TO THEIR CULTURE

The Fullahs have unique characteristics when it comes to dress code for men and women.

The Fullah women are known for wearing long dresses; mostly black - called "ZILBAB" with "HIJAB" being put on. The also decorate themselves with accessories, beads and bracelets.

                                         

The men are known for wearing long white gowns - mostly used for prayers with a cap.

A dress named "KAFTAN" and LEAPEE" are used for ceremonies for both men and women.

                                           

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THE MARRIAGE LIFE OF THE TEMNES ACCORDING TO THEIR CULTURE

According to the Temne marriage culture, being married is strongly desired by adults especially in the rural areas, where existence is very difficult for a single adult. In the traditional Temne marriage system, bride-wealth, comprised of consumer goods and/or money passes from the groom's kin group to the bride's and/or to guardians and is subsequently distributed more widely.

The exchange of bride-wealth and dowry or counter-payment seals the transfer of rights and obligations from the bride's father/guardian; this transfer marks a true marriage from other forms, which may be equally permanent but not as acceptable to the kin groups concerned. The rights transferred are those with respect to domestic service, labor and the income from that labor, children, and sexual services. All major decisions in the Temne marriage system are made by the husband, who may or may not consult his wife.

The polygamous marriage is common amidst the Temnes. Although the occurrence of polygamous marriages has declined presently - especially in urban areas. Nearly four of every ten married men still had two or more wives; and six of every ten married women were part of a polygamous family. in a polygamous married, the husband's first wife becomes the head wife.


The rationale behind polygamous marriage is as a result of religious or societal purposes including stability, security, companionship, economic resources, reproduction, or love.

Finally, giving birth to many children based on the Temne marriage culture, helps in providing a high level man power in carrying out farming activities and house chores.

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