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

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Ngbandi, Central African Republic

Twin births in the Ngbandi community is an exceptional event, indicating the presence of gods in their midst. Twins are seen as both dangerous and ambiguous. They bring both good and bad fortune, including fertility and ritual danger.

Since they show the presence of supreme beings in the community, the twins are not presented to the ancestors as it was the custom for newborn single-birth children.

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

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