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 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
The Boy Who Was Raised by Spirits
The people of Ikom believed that the forests surrounding their villages were living places, rich with towering trees, winding streams, and mysteries that ordinary eyes could not always understand.
Chief Indoma and the Human Sacrifices
Long ago, in the forested hills of Ikom in Southern Nigeria, there lived a respected ruler known as Chief Indoma. His people admired him for his strength, wisdom, and
Inkang and the Mushroom Child
Long ago, in the lush forests and fertile lands of Ikom in Southern Nigeria, there lived a hardworking man named Inkang and his devoted wife, Igiri. They were respected
The Proud Girl Who Refused Every Suitor
In the ancient kingdom of Old Calabar, there lived a wealthy man and his wife who had only one child, a daughter named Afiong. She was admired throughout the
The Fish Who Lost His Home
Long ago, during the reign of King Eyo in the ancient kingdom of Calabar, the world was very different from the one we know today. Rivers flowed peacefully through
The Royal Stool of Glidji
On the southeastern coast of Togo, near the shimmering waters of the Gulf of Guinea, lies the historic town of Glidji, an important cultural center of the Gen, also
The Potters of Kouma
Nestled among the green hills of Togo, the communities of Kouma have long been known for their rich tradition of pottery making. For countless generations, families gathered fine clay
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