The Lion, the Hyena, and the Fox: A Gabonese Folktale
Long ago, deep in the forests of Gabon, the lion and the hyena traveled together as companions. One day, as fate would have it,
The Quest for Heavenly Fire: Gabonese Folktale
Long ago, in the heart of Gabon, there lived Nzambi-on-Earth, a powerful ruler whose daughter was famed across the land for her unmatched beauty.
The Hare Who Believed the Rooster’s Dream: Gabonese Folktale
Long ago, in the green forests of Gabon where the trees rise tall and the drums of the village echo through the evening air,
Ananse and the Talking Drum: Ashanti Folktale from Ghana
Long ago, in a sunlit village of Ghana, there lived Ananse, the clever spider whose name was known in every household. He was no ordinary
The Tale of the Confused Akim-Man and the Mysterious Mr. Minū – Akan Folktale
It once happened that a poor Akim-man set out from his quiet little village to Accra, a bustling coastal town. He had never traveled
The Girl and the Lion
Once upon a time, in a village by the vast Somali plains, there lived a young girl named Fatima. She was engaged to a
How Jealousy and Selfishness Spread Across the World: Akan Folktale from Ghana
There once lived a poor man named Ohia, and his wife, Awirehu. Their life was a long chain of troubles, each link heavier than
The Cannibal Woman
Long ago, in a Somali village, there lived a terrifying woman who ate people. The villagers feared her. They whispered warnings to their children
How the Clever Fox Fooled the Villagers in Somalia
Long ago, in a Somali village, there lived a fox named Deya Ali. She was known for her cunning, always looking for ways to
The Magical Head
Long ago, in a faraway village, there lived a man with two wives. His first wife was honest, hardworking, and kind. She did everything
