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 Calabash Carvers of Sokodé
In the heart of central Togo lies the vibrant town of Sokodé, a place long celebrated for its rich cultural traditions, lively markets, and skilled artisans. Among the Tem,
Koutammakou’s Earthen Castles
In the northern reaches of Togo lies the extraordinary cultural landscape of Koutammakou, home of the Batammariba people. Rolling hills, rocky outcrops, fertile valleys, and scattered woodlands create a
The Crossing at Fazao
Rising across central Togo, the Fazao Mountains have long formed a landscape of rolling hills, dense forests, rocky slopes, and winding valleys. Long before paved roads connected towns and
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
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