Timeless African folktales retold for a new generation
Mawu’s Divine Justice
In the ancient days when the gods walked closely with mortals and divine wisdom governed the affairs of earth, the great goddess Mawu maintained perfect order over all creation through her mysterious ways. Each dawn brought with it a sacred ritual that had continued unchanged for countless years: Mawu would
The Tailor of Marrakesh
In the bustling heart of Marrakesh, where the narrow streets curved like
Mabel and the Witch
Once upon a time, in a place not so very far away,
A Bride’s Journey Into the Unknown
In a Baoulé village in Côte d’Ivoire, there lived a young woman whose beauty attracted the attention of many suitors. As she grew older, young men began approaching her
The Journey That Changed Koffi’s Fate
Koffi had grown up without the protection of his mother. After her death, he remained in the household of his father and stepmother, where life was far from peaceful.
An Alliance Built on Mistrust
In the great forest, the Wolf and the Hyena were both feared. The other animals knew that neither was easy to deal with. The Wolf was powerful and intimidating,
The Rooster’s Journey of Deception
In a village where animals lived close to one another, Akogni the Rooster was known for his confidence and lively spirit. He was proud of his appearance, proud of
The Impossible Bride Price Challenge
In the days when God’s daughters could be sought in marriage, a remarkable announcement spread across the land. God was looking for a husband for his eldest daughter, but
The Consequences of a Broken Promise
In the village of Amenvi lived three young women named Ama, Allua and Bomo. They were close companions, and wherever one went, the other two were usually nearby. Their
The Mirror of the Great Famine
There was once a terrible famine in the village, the kind of famine that made every day a struggle for survival. For three years, the rains had failed to
Aïwa and the Black Cloth
Aïwa entered the world on the same day she lost her mother. Her mother died after a difficult childbirth, and the baby’s first cry came at almost the same
The Blessings of Shams Ṭiyāḥ
Two co-wives lived under the same roof, but their relationship was marked by constant rivalry. Jealousy had taken root between them, and each woman wanted her own daughter to
The Daughter of Buk Ettemsuch
A father once lived with his seven daughters. When he and his wife needed to leave home for a long journey, he gathered the girls together and gave them
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