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,
The Mystery of Ilombè’s Stolen Baby
Ilombè found herself alone in an abandoned village that had once belonged to her family. The settlement had been deserted for some time, and the familiar sounds of ordinary
The Impossible Wine Barrel Challenge
Ilombè was a young woman whose beauty attracted many suitors. Men came from different places hoping to marry her, but her father was not willing to accept just anyone
A Craving That Led Into the Forest
Pregnancy had changed the way the woman looked at food. Things she had once enjoyed no longer appealed to her, while certain foods became almost impossible to resist. One
The Mother who Followed the Voices of the Dead
Long ago, there lived a great chief named R’Agnambiè. Like many powerful men of his time, he had several wives. Among them were Ngwè-Nkondé, Ngwè-Légè, Ngwanga, Arondo and the
The Leopard and the Rat-Fouisseur
Long ago, in a forest where animals lived in villages of their own, there lived a Leopard named Magéna and a Rat-Fouisseur named Kumbi. Their villages stood some distance
The Hunter’s Twins and the Mystery Behind Their Family
Rose was the daughter of a hunter. She grew up in a family whose life was closely connected to the traditions and customs of the Lunda community. One day,
Biti Mupalume: The Schoolboy Who Became a Football Legend
In a large village in Northern Zambia lived a schoolboy named Biti Mupalume. Biti was still young and was attending school, where he had reached Grade 7. Like other
The Father’s Four Warnings His Son Never Forgot
A man once had only one child. His wife had died, leaving him to raise their son alone. As the boy grew older, his father became increasingly aware that
The Leader Who Won a Battle With Wooden Soldiers
The people who became known as the Babwile once lived at Kasongo wa Kumwimba, where they were known as the Baluba Kati. Their chief was Kasongo wa Kumwimba. As
The Mysterious Family Secret
In a country where people lived according to the customs of their community, there was a young woman named Rose. Rose was the daughter of a hunter. One day,
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