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Gizzo and the Half-Man
There is more waiting for Gizzo on Half-Man’s farm than he expects
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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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Nigerian food is the kind of subject that turns family arguments into hour-long debates. This episode is a back-and-forth on favourites and least favourites, and what shapes those preferences in the first place.
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 Mythology of Twinhood in Yorubaland
In Yoruba tradition, twins aren't just lucky. They're believed to carry special powers and a direct line to the divine. This episode looks at what that means in practice and how that belief still shapes Yoruba family life today.
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