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Gizzo and the Birds
Gizzo knew how to obtain what he wanted but he did not know when enough was enough
By Bilkisu Sabiu· 5 min read
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
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All episodes →Mutu: The Practice of Attaching Humans to Animals
In Northern Nigeria, a person can be spiritually tied to an animal, usually as a settlement for a debt money won't cover. Maria joins this episode to talk about Mutu, and how the binding actually works.
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.
Tswana Food and Cuisines
Botswanan cooking has its own distinct character, and many of the dishes go unmentioned outside the country. Ann joins this episode to walk through the staples, one dish at a time.
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