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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
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.
By Oriire· 5 min read
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
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All episodes →The Iri-iji Festival
Yam festivals show up across many African cultures, and each one looks slightly different. Anita joins this episode to talk about the Iri-iji yam festival of Mbaise in Imo State, drawing on her experience of attending it.
The Wisdom of African Proverbs
African proverbs say a lot in very few words. This episode runs through the most common ones, and the situations they get pulled out for.
Ancient African Cities
Before colonisation, Africa was home to some of the most sophisticated cities of their time. Seyram and Bryan of @africasuntoldstories join this episode to travel through Great Zimbabwe, Timbuktu, Djenne-Djenno, and Benin City.
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