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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.
This essay is about a cultural festival observed annually by the Ngas people of Pankshin local Government. The festival shows the richness if the people's land and their lives as well as their culture. The story narrates how the festival takes place and all that entails it .
The story is about the Yoruba people in Southwestern Nigeria who revere twins as magical beings representing fertility and prosperity. Twins are associated with an Orisa named Ibeji, and the Yoruba tradition includes creating a replica if one twin passes away. Twins are named Taiwo and Kehinde, with Kehinde considered the firstborn in the spiritual world. The Yoruba society celebrates twins as a source of great joy and good fortune, and some towns, like Igbo-Ora, are known for an unusually high number of twin births.
The essay explores the belief in spirits and ancestral spirits in Igbo mythology, highlighting their roles and interactions with the living. It emphasizes the enduring significance of these spiritual entities in Igbo culture, fostering a sense of connection, guidance, and unity within the community.
