The Story of Hare: A Traditional African Folktale of Trickery and Survival
Once upon a time, long ago when animals still spoke like humans, they gathered together to build a great kraal. Inside it, they stored
Jackal’s Bride: A Traditional African Folktale of Trickery and Consequence
Long ago, when animals lived and spoke as people do, there was a cunning creature named Jackal. He was small in size but clever
Lion’s Illness and the Clever Jackal
Long ago, in the heart of the African forest, the mighty lion fell ill. The news of his suffering spread quickly, and all the
How Wisdom Was Spread Throughout the World
Long ago, when the world was still young and the forests were deep and full of secrets, there was only one wise being in
Why Kwaku Ananse Stays on the Ceiling
In the vast forests of West Africa, where storytelling weaves wisdom into laughter, the tales of Kwaku Ananse the trickster spider echo through generations.
Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky
Long ago, before the world was as we know it today, the sun and the moon were not distant bodies shining far above us.
Why a Hawk Kills Chickens
Once upon a time, in the open plains where the tall grasses swayed with the wind, a hawk and a hen struck up an
Of the Pretty Stranger Who Killed the King
Mbotu, the celebrated king of Old Town in Calabar, was a man known far and wide for his strength, courage, and brilliance in war.
The Jackal and the Wolf
In the wide, open lands of South Africa, near the colony’s borders, lived a sly creature known to all as Jackal. He was sharp-eyed,
The Fish and the Leopard’s Wife
Long ago, in the lush forests of Calabar, the fish did not live in the rivers or streams as it does today. Instead, it
