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Mepoho - The Magic Woman
Mepoho - The Magic Woman
Mepoho was a Mijikenda diviner of repute.Little is known about her birth but it is claimed that she...
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Cierume - The Dancing Warrior
Cierume - The Dancing Warrior
This is the story of Cierume, the dancing warrior from Mbeere who killed men with her dancing...
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Mekatilili Wa Menza - Wonder Woman
Mekatilili Wa Menza - Wonder Woman
Thought to have been born in the 1840s, Mekatilili is said to be one of Kenya's earliest freedom...
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The Miracle of Mwana Tau: A Kenyan Coastal Legend from Siyu Island
The Miracle of Mwana Tau: A Kenyan Coastal Legend from Siyu Island
Long ago, in the coastal town of siyu, there lived a woman named Mwana Tau. She was a beloved figure...
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10 Common South African Myths and the Scientific Truth Behind Them
10 Common South African Myths and the Scientific Truth Behind Them
South Africa is a land of diverse cultures and traditions, with stories and taboos passed down...
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10 Common Nigerian Myths and the Scientific Truth Behind Them
10 Common Nigerian Myths and the Scientific Truth Behind Them
Nigeria is a country with diverse ethnic groups and rich traditions. Along with this cultural...
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10 Common Ghanaian Myths and the Scientific Truth Behind Them
10 Common Ghanaian Myths and the Scientific Truth Behind Them
Ghanaian culture is rich with myths and taboos that have been passed down for generations. While...
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The Physician's Son and the Snake King's Wisdom Synopsis
The Physician's Son and the Snake King's Wisdom Synopsis
Once there was a very learned physician who died leaving his wife with a little baby boy, whom, when...
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The Magic Student - How Cleverness Defeated Evil
The Magic Student - How Cleverness Defeated Evil
There was once a sultan who had three little sons, and no one seemed to be able to teach them...
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The Grateful Animals and the Ungrateful Man
The Grateful Animals and the Ungrateful Man
Long, long ago there lived, in a village called Keejeejee, a woman whose husband died, leaving her...
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The Great War Between Kites and Crows
The Great War Between Kites and Crows
One day, Koongooroo, sultan of the crows, sent a letter to Mwayway, sultan of the kites, containing...
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The Philosophical Animals - A Tale of Wit and Wisdom
The Philosophical Animals - A Tale of Wit and Wisdom
Once upon a time, Simba the lion, Feesee the hyena, and Keeteetee the rabbit made up their minds to...
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About Our Collection

Welcome to the most comprehensive digital library of African stories available online. Our collection spans the entire continent, featuring folktales, myths, legends, and stories from West, East, North, and South Africa.

These narratives have been carefully curated to showcase the rich diversity of African storytelling traditions, from the trickster tales of Anansi the Spider to the creation myths of the Yoruba people, and the animal fables of the Zulu.

Each story in our collection provides authentic insights into African cultures, traditions, values, and wisdom that have been passed down through generations.