Timeless African folktales retold for a new generation
Why Ants Carry Bundles as Big as Themselves
Kweku Anansi, the trickster spider of Ashanti tales, was well known for his cunning ways. He and his son, Kweku Tsin, were both skilled farmers who usually enjoyed plentiful harvests. Their farms had always been fruitful, with yams, beans, and maize ripening under their care. But one year misfortune struck.
Mawu’s Divine Justice
In the ancient days when the gods walked closely with mortals and
Mabel and the Witch
Once upon a time, in a place not so very far away,
The Princess and the Dangerous Lion
A princess once set out on a journey with her husband, their young prince, and their children. They were travelling through a strange land where ordinary things seemed to
The Orphan Girl and Her Stepmother
Once, in a distant land, there lived a young girl who had lost both her parents. Before her father died, he had married another woman, and that woman had
The Truth Behind the King’s First Wife
A powerful king once lived with his many wives in a large royal household. Among them was his first wife, TányinO. She had been married to the king for
Turtle’s Revenge on the Lion
The story begins with four animals who were once close friends: Lion, Hyena, Snake, and Turtle. They visited one another regularly and spent time together as companions. Lion was
The King and the Magic Stone
A severe famine had struck the land where Ama lived. Food had become so scarce that people struggled to find enough to eat. Each day, they went into the
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
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