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
River Spirits of the Oti
For countless generations, the Oti River has shaped the lives of the Moba and Gourma communities of northern Togo. Flowing across fertile plains before continuing its journey toward the
Songs of the Sheaf Bearers
Every year, when the rainy season gave way to warm sunshine across the northern regions of Togo, the fields surrounding Kabye and Tem villages slowly transformed into waves of
Indigo Hands of Kpalimé
The fertile hills surrounding Kpalimé in southwestern Togo have long been known for their rich farmland, flowing streams, and thriving artistic traditions. For centuries, the Ewe people living in
The Pearl Necklace of Abengourou
In the lush eastern region of Côte d’Ivoire, where the Agni people established prosperous kingdoms and thriving communities, the town of Abengourou was known for its respected families, rich
The Arrival of the First Gold Traders
Centuries ago, long before modern roads and vehicles crossed West Africa, vast networks of footpaths linked distant villages, towns, and trading centers. Along these routes traveled merchants, craftsmen, farmers,
The Baobab of Korhogo
In the northern lands of Côte d’Ivoire, where the Sénoufo people built thriving communities among rolling plains and fertile fields, there stood an enormous baobab tree not far from
The Fisher of Grand-Lahou
Along the southern coast of Côte d’Ivoire, where lagoons meet the sea and fishing has sustained families for generations, stood the thriving community of Grand Lahou. The people of
The Making of the First Kente Road
Before modern roads crossed the forests and savannahs of Côte d’Ivoire, communities depended on narrow footpaths that wound through dense vegetation, crossed rivers, and linked villages separated by great
The Peace Gathering at Bondoukou
Long before modern borders and governments shaped the region, Bondoukou stood as one of the most important crossroads of trade, culture, and diplomacy in what is now Côte d’Ivoire.
The Water Spirit of Oguta Lake
Nestled among the green landscapes of present-day Imo State lay the vast waters of Oguta Lake. For generations, the lake had sustained nearby communities, providing fish, transportation, and a
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