Eastern Africa folklore

“Hawu, hawu, hawu, my children,” began Gogo one evening as her grandchildren gathered around her. “Cleverness is a very important gift to own. It has helped Nogwaja escape the cooking pot more than once!” Little Sipho, whose nickname was Mpungushe, perked up with pride. Gogo herself had given him that name because as a baby he howled loudly like a