Drinking Gourd Ceremonies*

About Us:

Teji and Abi, the founders of Drinking Gourd Ceremonies, are sisters.  An Ọmọ-Odùduwà (Yorùbá) child naming ceremony was performed for each on the seventh day (the traditional day for a girl baby) after her birth.  Although they were both born in the U.S., they were raised in a home with traditional Yorùbá customs and values.  They often assisted their father when he conducted traditional ceremonies.

Teji and Abi started Drinking Gourd Ceremonies out of a recognition that, for African Americans and other members of the diaspora of western Africa, a traditional, or tradition-inspired, life ceremony (such as child-naming or wedding), can be a powerful way to reclaim, reconnect to, and celebrate our shared cultural legacy.

Learn more about why we chose to name our company Drinking Gourd Ceremonies.

We look forward to celebrating your life journey with you!