The Igbo Belief system:- "Dada"
A child born with natural dreadlocks is called "Dada" in Igbo language and Yoruba language.
"Dada"are children born with natural matted or dreadlocks that must never be shaved off and their ha!r is difficult to comb. They are believed to be special and have unique and spiritual capabilities like the gift of healing, extreme intelligence and physical strength.