Ngemi
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Waiyaki & Njeri begin with a conversation about the bigger purpose of birth and children to the Agikuyu. they then have a provocative discussion about the 5 sacred and spiritual meanings behind the "Ngemi" (ululations) at (16:17). Waiyaki closes with perspective on the importance of naming and how the Agikuyu named their children (42:36).
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