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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 →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.
The Ishi Tradition
In Delta State, there is a marital tradition that forbids a married woman from sleeping with anyone other than her husband, with severe spiritual consequences for breaking it. Anthonia joins this episode to talk about Ishi and how it continues to be practiced among the Aniomas, Isokos, and Urhobos.
A Virtual Tour Around Africa and the Diaspora
Abigail takes this episode on a tour of Africa and the diaspora, stopping in different cities to look at what each community has carried over from home.
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