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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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The Oriire Journal: Call for Submissions
We're opening a short call for original, deeply researched work on mythology, folklore and cultural memory for the first issue of The Oriire Journal. Submissions close on 1 November 2026.
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Kayanmata is the Hausa set of practices tied to femininity and to the way women hold power inside marriage. Mojisola joins this episode to talk about the practice and why it continues to provoke debate.
South African Food and Cuisines
Braai, Biltong, Bunny Chow and Bobotie. Mamokone joins this episode for the introduction of South African food.
Jinns in Northern Nigeria
Have you heard the stories about jinns in Northern Nigeria? Fatima joins this episode to talk about what they are and her experiences with them.
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