Double blessing or trouble? Here’s how African communities handle twins

Nduta Waweru November 09, 2018

Double blessing or trouble? Here's how African communities handle twins

Koma, Cameroon/Nigeria

For the Koma, twins are an abomination and it was considered a misfortune for a woman to have multiple births.  This belief was held so strongly that both mother and children were buried alive.

Although the practice has slowly declined over the years for the plain-dwelling Koma, it is still in existence for their mountain-dwelling tribespeople.

Last Edited by:Nduta Waweru Updated: November 9, 2018

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