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
Mabel and the Witch
Once upon a time, in a place not so very far away,
Why Ants Carry Bundles as Big as Themselves
Kweku Anansi, the trickster spider of Ashanti tales, was well known for
The Crooked Judgment at Jarra
Long before written laws reached every corner of the Gambia, the Mandinka people believed that justice lived not inside books but in the hearts of honorable men and women.
Gorgui and His Four Wives
In a prosperous Wolof village where the baobab trees cast wide shadows over bustling family compounds, there lived a respected elder known simply as Gorgui. Age had silvered his
The Obstinate Farmer of Njaiyen
The fertile plains of Njaiyen were known throughout Wolof country for their rich soil and abundant harvests. Every rainy season, farmers worked side by side, preparing their fields before
The Three Men of Tangana
In the rolling plains of Wolof country, where ancient baobab trees watched over winding footpaths and villages welcomed weary strangers with bowls of cool water, there stood a crossroads
Sicket Starts a Journey to Mecca
For generations, the people of a quiet Wolof village in The Gambia had dreamed of making the sacred pilgrimage to Mecca. Every year, when traders returned from distant lands,
The Childless Woman’s Prayers
For as long as anyone could remember, the village of Ndar had awakened to the sound of roosters crowing, women pounding millet, and children laughing beneath the broad branches
Burr Njai Takes Another Wife
In the fertile lands of the Wolof people, where millet fields stretched toward the horizon and the evening breeze carried songs from village courtyards, there lived an elderly man
The Maiden and the Sarakin Pumpkin
Across the fertile plains of Northern Nigeria, farming was more than a way of life. It was a sacred trust passed from one generation to another. Families carefully tended
The Water of Ladi
In the sun-baked lands of Northern Nigeria, where wells and streams were treasured more than gold during the long dry season, the people often spoke of a place known
Why the Hartebeest Always Has Tears in His Eyes
The wide grasslands of Northern Nigeria were home to many animals that lived according to customs passed down from one generation to the next. Each creature had its own
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