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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
By Gospel Okoro· 9 min read
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.
By Oriire· 5 min read
Gizzo and the Two Giants
Gizzo the Spider cannot overpower the Elephant or the Hippopotamus. So he turns their pride against them
By Bilkisu Sabiu· 8 min read
Àkúdàáyà
Five years after her husband’s closest friend was buried, Ujunwa hears a terrifying claim: he has been seen alive in a crowded market
By Chidera Dickson Oji· 11 min read
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All episodes →The Story of Kintu and Other Common Threads in African Mythology
Kintu was the first man in Baganda mythology, wandering Uganda alone before everything started. Destiny joins this episode to tell his story and to compare it with other African origin myths.
The Thrift (Ajo) System of Savings in Nigeria
Long before formal banking arrived, Nigerian communities were saving and lending through the Ajo system. This episode walks through how it works, and why people still prefer it to the bank.
Kenyan Food and Cuisines
Kenyan cooking is shaped by the coastline, the trade routes, and the many communities the country brings together. Lavigne joins this episode for a tour. Maybe have a snack nearby.
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