How the Spider Saved the Moon: A Yoruba Tale of Bravery

Ethnic Origin: Yoruba Full Story Long ago, in the Yoruba lands, the Moon, a beautiful and radiant being, was trapped by a powerful forest spirit who wanted her light for…

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The Tortoise and the Leopard’s Feast: A Yoruba Folk Tale of Cunning

Ethnic Origin: Yoruba Full Story Once upon a time, Tortoise, known for his cunning ways, and Leopard, known for his strength, were invited to a grand feast in the forest.…

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The Tale of the Firefly and the Darkness: A Yoruba Folktale

Ethnic Origin: Yoruba Full Story Long ago, in a Yoruba village, there was a time when the night was completely dark. The moon and stars had not yet come into…

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The Lion and the Clever Hare: A Yoruba Tale of Wit

Ethnic Origin: Yoruba Full Story In a dense Yoruba forest, a powerful lion ruled over the animals with an iron paw. The lion was strong and feared, but he was…

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How the Bat Became an Outcast: A Yoruba Folktale

Ethnic Origin: Yoruba Full Story In the animal kingdom, the bat once enjoyed a place of respect among the other creatures. It could fly like birds and also lived on…

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Samuel Ajayi Crowther: Nigeria’s First African Bishop and Pioneer of African Literature

Samuel Ajayi Crowther: Nigeria’s First African Bishop and Pioneer of African Literature Samuel Ajayi Crowther was a Nigerian linguist, historian, and the first African bishop in the Anglican Church. A…

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