African Folktales

The Dance of the Flamingo

In the peaceful village of Mwanzo, located by the shimmering waters of Lake Jipe, there lived a young girl named Amina who was drawn to the beauty of nature. Her favorite sight was a flamingo named Rafiki, whose grace and...

 Elizabeth Yakubu
 

The Python and the Eggs from the Henhouse

Once upon a time, in a village where the baobab trees stood tall and the air was scented with the fragrance of wildflowers, there lived a farmer named Chike. His farm was a patchwork of vibrant crops, and at the...

 Elizabeth Yakubu
 

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...

 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...

 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...

 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...

 Elizabeth Yakubu