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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
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
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All episodes →Anansa: The Calabar Goddess of the Sea
Anansa is the Efik goddess of the sea, and the patron deity of Calabar. Maryann joins this episode to talk about who she is and how she's still worshipped today.
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.
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.
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