Wailng

Professional mourners in Kenya are paid to help families and friends mourn their loved ones. They may lead the family in mourning through exagerrated expressions of grief, making shrieks, reminiscing about the deceased, and performing a funeral dirge with prayers in the form of song or poetry.

Professional mourners may also ride motorbikes around the city, swerving from side to side, blowing whistles, and blaring horns

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Variations

Ululation: High-pitched wailing sound produced by women

Clapping: Rhythmic clapping can be used to accompany singing or chants, or as a standalone gesture of mourning.