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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
By Gospel Okoro· 9 min read
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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Gizzo and the Two Giants
Gizzo the Spider cannot overpower the Elephant or the Hippopotamus. So he turns their pride against them
By Bilkisu Sabiu· 8 min read
Àkúdàáyà
Five years after her husband’s closest friend was buried, Ujunwa hears a terrifying claim: he has been seen alive in a crowded market
By Chidera Dickson Oji· 11 min read
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Every African society has rituals it returns to, some of them centuries old. This episode is a tour of the ones witnessed firsthand and the ones we've grown up hearing about.
The Westernization of African Religions and vice versa
Christianity and Islam shaped African religious practice. The reverse is also true, and less talked about. This episode looks at the borrowing in both directions.
Nigerian Street Food
From the suya stalls of Lagos to the boli sellers along the Ibadan roads. This episode is a tour of Nigerian street food, and where to find the best of it.
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