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Goyon Baya

Ad. Is responsible for watching Al. every day… if she gets fussy, Ad. will take her up ‘Goyon Baya’ Hausa-style. The culture has many interesting stories about ‘Goyon Baya.’ Like the toddler who refused to get down even when his mom said he was tired... after years of carrying!
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Hilary said…
Love it! Seeing little ones on their caregiver's backs is one of my favorite memories from our trip to Ghana. Al is super adorable too!
September 13, 2011 at 7:43 PM
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