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Think you know African mythology? Match each being to their legend and prove your knowledge.
Goddesses are known to be beautiful and powerful, is the Goddesses Anansa going to be any different? Listen now as Maryann shares more insight on the Calabar Goddess, Anansa.
Lavigne takes us on a cruise to Kenya, sharing all there is to know about Kenyan food. This episode will most likely get you hungry, better grab a pack of popcorn or better groundnut as you listen
Bayajidda is the mythological hero in the tale of the Hausa Kingdoms’ origin. The story has multiple versions, but that said, is Bayajida a myth or a legend? On this episode our guest; Shamsudeen gives us an interesting breakdown sharing the story of Bayajida.
The Vai script is one of West Africa's best-documented ancient writing systems, and thanks to this remarkable fit, modern historians and the Vai people themselves can trace their origins and understand their ancestral way of life.
The text explores three African trickster figures—Anansi, Eshu, and the Hare—who use cleverness to outwit others and challenge social norms. Though from different cultures, they all highlight the power of intelligence over strength.
Despite the hardships of the slave trade, African spiritual traditions endured, carefully preserved and passed down through generations. Today, several religions stand as powerful testaments to the resilience and intentional efforts of diasporic communities to uphold their cultural and religious heritage.
