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Clever Not Wise: The Story of Alom The Hare
Alom is clever enough to outwit others. He is not wise enough to know when to stop.
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Obedience is Better Than Sacrifice
Finally, someone the spider fears.
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Do We Live Once, Twice, or Forever?
The distance between the grave and the cradle is not always as wide as it seems in Igbo folklore
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The Oriire Journal: Call for Submissions
We're opening a short call for original, deeply researched work on mythology, folklore and cultural memory for the first issue of The Oriire Journal. Submissions close on 1 November 2026.
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All episodes →The Jollof War
UNESCO has officially named Senegal as the birthplace of Jollof rice. The war is far from over. Pamela, Adwoa, and Jen join this episode to argue for their regional version, and why theirs is the one to beat.
Kenyan Food and Cuisines
Kenyan cooking is shaped by the coastline, the trade routes, and the many communities the country brings together. Lavigne joins this episode for a tour. Maybe have a snack nearby.
The Igue Festival
Igue is the Benin Kingdom's annual thanksgiving festival, marking the close of one year and the start of the next. Augusta joins this episode to walk through how it's celebrated and what to expect if you ever attend.
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