African Folktales

The Legend of Simba, the Jungle King.

In the heart of the vast African savannah, was a jungle called Hilahanti, where the sun painted the land in warm hues. Hilahanti was a jungle unlike any other. Here, the animals lived in harmony, their lives woven together like the intricate patterns on a tribal clothing. And at the center of it all stood Leo, a young lion with amber eyes that held both curiosity and courage.

Posted on April 19, 2024

Elizabeth Yakubu

RALIA, THE SUGAR GIRL

In a small village warmed by the sun, there was a girl named Ralia with a voice as sweet as honey. When she sang, she filled the whole village with beautiful melodies. Her laughter was so contagious, but her family had a tough life. Her mother was blind, and her father’s back was bent and so was too weak to work.

Posted on April 13, 2024

Elizabeth Yakubu

The Great Race of Olegba Village

Once upon a time, in the cozy little village of Olegba, tucked away among gentle hills and murmuring forests, the yearly festival was everyone's favorite occasion. This time around, the festival brought with it a race that was nothing short of extraordinary, featuring Olele the Farmer, an unlikely contender, going head-to-head with Alolo the Runner, the undisputed racing star of the village.

Posted on April 08, 2024

Elizabeth Yakubu

NO KING AS GOD- African Folktale

In the heart of Africa, where the shadows of the ancient baobabs stretched far across the savannah, the kingdom of Sundiata thrived under the rule of a king who was as generous as he was proud. King Mansa had one unwavering belief: that his power was absolute, second only to the gods. "There is no king as mighty as I," he would often boast, his voice echoing through the halls of his grand palace.

Posted on April 02, 2024

Elizabeth Yakubu

Ebele’s Dance of Destiny

Ebele's story began in the bustling city of Lagos, where the hum of the market and the rhythm of daily life were as constant as the sun. She lived in a spacious house with her father, Chike, her stepmother, Nneka, and her two stepsisters, Adaeze and Akachi. The house was always filled with the scent of spices and the sound of Nneka's stern voice.

Posted on March 25, 2024

Elizabeth Yakubu

The Three Little Pigs

In the embrace of the Serengeti, where the horizon kisses the sun and baobabs stand as silent witnesses to time, a family of warthogs named Jabari, Hasani, and Zalika grew up under the watchful eyes of their doting mother. Their childhood was a beautiful weave of golden days and starlit nights, their laughter mingling with the rustle of the acacia leaves.

Posted on March 15, 2024

Elizabeth Yakubu

The Fish and the Toad's Kiss

Once upon a time, there was a fish who lived in a lake. He was handsome and strong, but also proud and arrogant. He thought he was the best swimmer in the lake, and he looked down on the other creatures who lived there. He especially disliked the toads, who he considered ugly and clumsy.

Posted on March 01, 2024

Elizabeth Yakubu

The Baby Snake and the Baby Mouse

Once upon a time, in a land far away, there lived a mouse and a snake who were both expecting their first babies. The mouse was very protective of his baby and warned him never to go near the brook that flowed through the forest. He said, "The brook is deep and dangerous, my son. If you fall in, you will drown and die. And if you don't, the snake will get you. He is our mortal enemy and he will not hesitate to devour you."

Posted on February 23, 2024

Elizabeth Yakubu

Jelani and the Seven Cows

Long ago, in a land far away, there lived a young man named Jelani. He was the son of a wealthy and powerful chief, and he had a gift for interpreting dreams. One night, he had a strange dream that troubled him greatly. He dreamed that he saw seven fat and healthy cows grazing by the river, followed by seven thin and sickly cows that devoured the fat ones. He woke up with a start and wondered what the dream meant.

Posted on February 16, 2024

Elizabeth Yakubu

The Twins and the Python

Long ago, in a small village of the Efik people, there lived a woman named Nkoyo, who was pregnant with twins. She did not know this, for she had never seen or heard of twins before. She only felt that her belly was bigger than usual, and that she often felt two kicks instead of one. One day, as she was walking to the river to fetch some water, she met a huge python on the road. The python was hungry and wanted to eat her, but it also sensed that she was carrying something special in her womb. It decided to spare her life, but only on one condition.

Posted on February 02, 2024

Elizabeth Yakubu

The Honeyguide's Revenge

Once upon a time, there was a young hunter named Gingile who lived in a village near the forest. He was very skilled at hunting, but he was also very greedy and selfish. He never shared his game with anyone, not even his family or friends. One day, as he was walking in the forest, he heard a strange rattling sound coming from a nearby tree. He looked up and saw a small bird with a black head and a yellow chest. It was Ngede, the Honeyguide, who knew where to find the sweetest honey in the forest.

Posted on January 26, 2024

Elizabeth Yakubu

The Tortoise and the Birds

Once upon a time, in a land plagued by drought and hunger, there lived a clever Tortoise who was always looking for ways to get ahead. He envied the birds, who could fly to distant lands and feast on the fruits of the earth. He wished he could join them, but he knew he was too slow and heavy to fly.

Posted on January 19, 2024

Elizabeth Yakubu

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