Seriously, I saw something some days ago and I didn't know when I screamed out loud. Thank God no one heard me from outside. Perhaps I might end up being questioned. But wait? Before I go on, I want to ask... “How many names were you given during your naming ceremony?” I think mine if I should guess was up to five names. Should I list them?
Yea, I just counted in my mind... Including my native name... 5.
I think that should be okay for a new baby just arriving in the world. At least I am only using two for my information when filling in any details.
There was a naming ceremony held two days ago at my Aunt's house. The baby had just arrived some days ago and it made me remember mine. At least I remembered my parents killed two big cows because I was special as the second born.😌😌
We were just new to the place and I couldn't attend the party except for my Aunt, but the thought of not giving that sumptuous Jollof Rice was on my mind. I was around when they were cooking it and the smell was taking over my room. I told my brother to attend so he would collect our food but he refused. Who then would go because I can't afford to miss the party Jollof Rice? it's been long I tasted that.
Okay, back to my title. I was sitting in my room while listening to everything because it was at the window of my room. The songs, prayers, talks etc, I heard everything while I was busy on my phone. It got to the stage where the baby would be given her names. They mentioned it twice but my mind wasn't there.
I decided to listen to the names the third time and I started counting.
1....2....3...4...5...6...7...8...9....10....11.....
I raised my eyebrow in shock and was surprised because the names didn't stop. It continued.... 12...13...14....15.....16....17
The baby was given 17 names 😳😳😳😳
Why? Just one baby... Such names?
Will she include them in her bio-data and other documents? I kept asking different questions in my mind but no one gave me a reply.
At least the baby would only be called one name by her parents and everyone. Who would even remember those names when everyone only came for the food?
Perhaps, I was given many names. I didn't ask my parents but I am only aware of five. Maybe mine was 25 😂😂😂
Anyways, to cut the long story short, my Aunt attended but she was only given one plate. I thought the husband knew we are three in the house. Why one? 🙄🙄
I couldn't cry as I saw my Aunt munching her plate of rice and she even called me to join her.
Join her? With that small takeaway. I formed a big girl and told her to eat it but in my mind, I wasn't happy. Will the party Jollof Rice finish without me eating? I couldn't go outside again because the party had ended and there were some students outside eating. It would be embarrassing to go meet them for my plate. I let it slide but it pained me 🥺🥺🥺
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