The Lion, the Jinn, and the Waxambaané | A Gambian Folktale
One day in Yang-Yang, a small village in The Gambia, a mighty lion and a cunning jinn crossed paths on a dusty road. Each
The Spahi and the Jinn | A Gambian Folktale
There once lived a young spahi named Mandoye N’Gom, a soldier of the second class, who made his home in N’Dar Touti with his
The Elephant and the Chameleon
Among the Senufo people of Côte d’Ivoire there is a tale that has been told for generations to remind both children and elders that
The Trickster Monkey of the Dan People
Among the Dan people of Côte d’Ivoire there is a story often told around fires at night. It is the tale of a monkey
The Drum of the Senufo
Among the Senufo people of northern Côte d’Ivoire there is a tale of how music came to hold the power of the ancestors. This
The Sacred Guro Mask
Among the Guro people of Côte d’Ivoire there is an old tale that speaks of the power of art as a sacred link between
The Hyena and the Tortoise
In the villages of the Baoulé people there is an old story told beside the fire at night. It is the tale of the
Abla Pokou and the Birth of the Baoulé People
The story of Queen Abla Pokou is one of the most powerful folktales from Côte d’Ivoire. It is remembered for its deep themes of
The Hare and the Hyena: A Mossi Folktale That Teaches Lessons on Gluttony and Self-Control
One day, the hare’s child fell gravely ill. Desperate to save him, the hare went to consult a diviner, a wise man trusted by
The Head | A Gambian Folktale
Long ago, in a Gambian village, there lived a man known for his arrogance. He adorned himself with weapons and strode about with pride,
