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Quiz
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.
This is an article on the history and function of the famous Esan Igbabonelimhin masquerade and dance. It dives into how the masquerade not only serves as a means of entertainment but also its ritual functions.
It is about the history of Warfare and its evolution in Pre-colonial West African States through the revolutionary discovery of horses as weapons of war
This essay examines the Esan people's belief in the potency of herbs as a means of sustenance and bonding. It explores how herbs and the art of healing affects various aspects of their life and how it is their heritage.