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Comparing Madam Koi-Koi's Film Portrayal to Traditional Nigerian School Folklore

In 2023, Netflix brought the urban legend of Madam Koi-Koi to global screens with "The Origin: Madam Koi-Koi," Nollywood's first horror series on the platform. But the question is, did they get her right? Let's compare the ghost we grew up fearing to her slick new streaming makeover.

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The Griot's Voice in Senegalese Cinema: Djibril Diop Mamébty's Adaptation of Oral Poetics

This article explores how Mambéty channeled the essence of griot storytelling into the medium of film, creating works that honor traditional oral poetics while pushing the boundaries of cinema itself.

Myth

The Vèvè of Haitian Vodou

Ever seen those gorgeous geometric patterns in movies about Haiti? Those aren't just fancy floor decorations—they're vèvè, the spiritual calling cards of Haitian Vodou. This article will delve into the evolution of these ground drawings, from their potential roots in Dahomean traditions to their sacred and symbolic role in contemporary Haitian Vodou.

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