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Gizzo and the Half-Man
There is more waiting for Gizzo on Half-Man’s farm than he expects
By Bilkisu Sabiu· 6 min read
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.
By Gloria Anefu· 5 min read
Obedience is Better Than Sacrifice
Finally, someone the spider fears.
By Akunna Danugwu· 8 min read
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
By Gospel Okoro· 9 min read
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All episodes →African History: Ethnicity
Africa is home to thousands of ethnic groups, and that diversity has shaped borders, alliances, and conflicts for centuries. This episode looks at where those groups came from and how they've sorted themselves over time.
Beans in Yoruba Land
From Ewa Agoyin and Oloyin to Moi Moi, Akara, and Gbegiri. This episode walks through how a single legume becomes so many distinct meals in Yorubaland.
Anansa: The Calabar Goddess of the Sea
Anansa is the Efik goddess of the sea, and the patron deity of Calabar. Maryann joins this episode to talk about who she is and how she's still worshipped today.
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