Why Monkeys Can’t Walk Upright
In the beginning of time, when the world was still soft and malleable like wet clay in a potter’s hands, the great goddess Mawu
How Legba Tricked the Creator
In the dawn of creation, when the world was young and the boundary between heaven and earth was as thin as a whisper, the
Bolde: The Wooden Bowl and the Iron Curse
In a small Wolof village in Senegal, hunger once spread like a shadow. The dry season stretched longer than expected, and famine ruled every
The Talking Head of the Wolof People
In the land of the Wolof people, there once lived a man who loved nothing more than to boast. He was tall, broad-shouldered, and
Why Legba May Take All Women
In the time when the spirits walked closely with mortals and the boundaries between the divine and earthly realms were thin as morning mist,
The Clever Hare and the Deep Well – Wolof Folktale
In a sunlit Wolof village along the banks of a winding river in Senegal, the villagers were preparing for the dry season. Children played
The Clever Hare and the Fine Drum – Wolof Folktale
In a lively Wolof village along the shimmering rivers of Senegal, preparations were underway for a grand feast. Villagers polished bowls, arranged food, and
The Clever Hare and the Strong Fence – Wolof Folktale
In a quiet Wolof village along the winding riverbanks of Senegal, the morning sun stretched across golden fields. Birds chirped and the soft murmur
The Clever Hare and the Snapped Pestle – Wolof Folktale
In a quiet Wolof village nestled along the sparkling riverbanks of Senegal, the morning sun bathed the tall grasses and palm trees in warm
The Son Who Surpassed His Father
Long ago, Lisa, the great creator, had a daughter named Maho. One day Lisa gave her a new name: Gbemende, meaning “she who overcomes
