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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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…
Read moreThe 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…
Read moreHow 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…
Read moreSamuel 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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