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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
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Five years after her husband’s closest friend was buried, Ujunwa hears a terrifying claim: he has been seen alive in a crowded market
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And they tricked ever after…
Sometimes the only way for a powerless person to fight back is to be clever
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Ten Nigerian Traditions Quietly Slipping Away
A look at ten Nigerian traditions that are still around, but not quite the way they used to be
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Braai, Biltong, Bunny Chow and Bobotie. Mamokone joins this episode for the introduction of South African food.
Queen Moremi
Queen Moremi is a name most Yoruba children know, even if the full story has been blurred by retellings. This episode goes back to who she was and why Ile-Ife still owes her.
Popular Superstitions and Myths in Africa
Some African superstitions just stick, even after the people repeating them stop quite believing. This episode runs through the ones that have lasted, from the unlucky animals to the taboos people still keep to.
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