The Best Collection of Folktales - African Folklore

Discover the rich cultural heritage of Africa through our comprehensive collection of Folktales. For countless generations, these stories have been treasured vessels of wisdom, passed down orally from elders to youth, preserving essential traditions and customs across time.

Why Folktales Matter

Folktales represent more than mere entertainment—they are vital cultural repositories containing ancestral knowledge, ethical teachings, and community values. These timeless narratives offer authentic glimpses into African worldviews, belief systems, and social structures that have shaped communities for centuries.

Each tale in our collection of Folktales features vibrant characters, engaging plots, and meaningful morals designed to both entertain and educate. Whether featuring clever animals with human attributes or legendary heroes facing supernatural challenges, these stories capture the imagination while imparting valuable life lessons.

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Our carefully curated collection brings together the most captivating Folktales that have enchanted listeners for generations. Each story provides a window into African customs, traditions, and environmental knowledge, making them invaluable cultural treasures for readers of all backgrounds.

The Debbi: Tales From Central Africa

The Debbi: Tales From Central Africa

The so-called debbi is a wild animal; its height is less than that of a dog. They say that it...
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FARMER MYBROW AND THE FAIRIES

FARMER MYBROW AND THE FAIRIES

Farmer Mybrow was one day looking about for a suitable piece of land to convert into a field. He...
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WHY TIGERS NEVER ATTACK MEN UNLESS THEY ARE PROVOKED

WHY TIGERS NEVER ATTACK MEN UNLESS THEY ARE PROVOKED

A man, hunting one day in the forest, met a tiger. At first each was afraid of the other; but after...
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WHY SPIDERS ARE ALWAYS FOUND IN THE CORNERS OF CEILINGS

WHY SPIDERS ARE ALWAYS FOUND IN THE CORNERS OF CEILINGS

Egya Anansi was a very skilful farmer. He, with his wife and son, set to work one year to prepare a...
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THE SQUIRREL AND THE SPIDER

THE SQUIRREL AND THE SPIDER

A hard-working squirrel had, after much labour, succeeded in cultivating a very fine farm. Being a...
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Thunder and Anansi: The Epic Tale of the Sky God's Challenge

Thunder and Anansi: The Epic Tale of the Sky God's Challenge

There had been a long and severe famine in the land where Anansi lived. He had been quite unable to...
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The Chain of Blame: Finding Justice for Teacher Goso

The Chain of Blame: Finding Justice for Teacher Goso

Have you ever wondered how far a chain of cause and effect might stretch? How one seemingly small...
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The Origins of Dawn: Why the Cock Crows for the Sun Each Morning

The Origins of Dawn: Why the Cock Crows for the Sun Each Morning

In the beginning, the sun was the property of the cock. The god once asked the cock to give him the...
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The Betrayal of Trust: How the Snake and Rat Became Eternal Enemies

The Betrayal of Trust: How the Snake and Rat Became Eternal Enemies

Once upon a time, the snake and the rat were very good friends. The snake was richer than the rat....
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How Death Came to the World: The Tale of God's Delayed Message

How Death Came to the World: The Tale of God's Delayed Message

African creation myth illustration depicting three key moments in a traditional storytelling format....
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The Fatal Love: A Calabar Tale of the Queen and the Market Boy

The Fatal Love: A Calabar Tale of the Queen and the Market Boy

Ituen was a young man of Calabar. He was the only child of his parents, and they were extremely fond...
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The Skull's Deception: A Calabar Tale of Beauty and Disobedience

The Skull's Deception: A Calabar Tale of Beauty and Disobedience

Effiong Edem was a native of Cobham Town. He had a very fine daughter, whose name was Afiong. All...
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