Ngente ceremony names newborns in Senegal and Gambia

BANJUL, GAMBIA - FEBRUARY 15: A view of the 'Ngente' ceremony, held to name newborns in West African countries such as Senegal and Gambia, which has maintained its presence across the country for years in Banjul, Gambia on February 15, 2025. This special ceremony, blending Islamic culture with local traditions, takes place seven days after birth. The ceremony begins with the shaving of the baby's hair, attended by family elders, neighbors, and religious leaders, and the most meaningful moment of the ceremony is when the baby is given a name. (Photo by Cem Ozdel/Anadolu via Getty Images)