Why Dead People are Buried
In the early days of the world, people never truly died. Instead, when they grew old, their bodies transformed into snakes, lizards, and other
Kwaku Ananse and the Pot of Wisdom An Ashanti Folktale
There was once a time when famine swept across the land. The rains had failed, leaving the soil cracked and dry, and soon after,
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.
