Zulu children are named before they are born. Babies are named depending on circumstances or relationships in the family.

Most of us are familiar with the Yoruba proverb "It takes a whole village to raise a child". However, there are many more African proverbs about parenting.

African proverbs are for teaching and passing down wisdom to younger generations. Here are some African proverbs about teaching, learning, and advising.

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The Creation is an important aspect of the religious beliefs of the Kuba people of central Africa. It explains how they were created and how the world around them came to be. This provides a foundation for their lives today.

Zulu children are named before they are born. The Zulu tribe doesn't have a naming ceremony, but rather a ceremony to introduce the new baby to the family's ancestors.