AFRICAN FOLKTALES by Akwasi Badu-Aning
By Akwasi Badu-Aning
For several generations, stories from Africa have traditionally been passed down by word of mouth. Usually, the stories are meant to prepare young people for life, and so each story taught a lesson or moral.
In the African folktales, the stories reflect the culture where diverse types of animals abound. The animals are often accorded human attributes, so it is not uncommon to find animals talking, singing, or demonstrating other human characteristics such as greed, jealousy, honesty, etc.
In the African folktales, the stories reflect the culture where diverse types of animals abound. The animals are often accorded human attributes, so it is not uncommon to find animals talking, singing, or demonstrating other human characteristics such as greed, jealousy, honesty, etc.
AFRICAN FOLKTALES by Akwasi Badu-AningAug 11, 2022
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Jealousy is a Disease
This Folktale is about a goat jealousy towards a Donkey.
Aug 11, 202202:16
On the Journey with a Donkey
This Folktale is about a Man & his Son on a journey with their Donkey.
Jun 02, 202203:04
The Clever Barber
This story is about a Barber & his encounter with his worst fear.
Feb 10, 202202:05
Teeth of the Elephant
This folktale is about a mouse & it’s dissatisfaction in life
Feb 03, 202201:53
Three Hairs of a Lion
This Folktale is about a young woman & her assignment to pluck three hairs from a Lion.
Dec 09, 202104:02
The Frog and His Wives
This Folktale is about a frog who is struggling to make a decision.
Oct 07, 202102:23
The small red feather
This story is about a poor man & his greedy wife.
Sep 23, 202103:36
There is no King as God
This folktale is about an „ordinary man“ who is against the idea of treating a King as a God.
Sep 16, 202107:02
The Lazy Man
This story is about a very Lazy Man in village called Ɛnfa me ho
Sep 01, 202104:08
The Chicken at the Well
This story is about a little chicken trying to do things on it‘s own.
Apr 21, 202101:39
The 2 Frogs
2 Frogs on a rainy day
Feb 25, 202102:04
The Happy Man
This story is about a Chief trying to find happiness. 👑
Feb 07, 202104:25
The Two Strangers
This story is about two strangers who had a sleepover in a village.
Feb 02, 202103:42
A Story about The Tongue
This is a very short story about the tongue. 👅
Jan 10, 202101:49
A House in The Sky
A poor & clever man, named Akwasi - was tempted by the chief.
Dec 27, 202003:50
A Cat and Her Strong Friends
The fascinating story about how a cat met her strong friends.
Dec 13, 202002:56
Two sisters and an old man
The story is about 2 sisters and their encounter with an old man
Nov 29, 202006:06
Why mosquitoes buzz in people's ears
Here is the story that explains the mosquito’s attraction to the ear. 😌
Sep 27, 202003:43
The Lost Heir
A king dies without an heir. But a heir does exist somewhere deep in the forest. 🌱
Aug 16, 202006:56
Yaa Asantewaa
Yaa Asantewaa was an influential Ashanti queen at the beginning of the twentieth century who remains a powerful symbol today.
Aug 09, 202002:18
The Grasshopper and the Toad
The grasshopper and the toad were once good friends.
Aug 02, 202003:57
Why Dog and Fox are Enemies
Due to some circumstances - The Dog and Fox became Enemies
Jul 19, 202009:53
The tortoise and the wisdom of the world
The tortoise collects the wisdom in the world in a pot, yet he is not the wisest.
Jul 12, 202002:54
How the tortoise became bald
The tortoise used to have hair but lost it all through his own greed.
Jul 03, 202003:04
Why dead people are buried
Why Dead People Are Buried is a folktale from Nigeria
Jun 30, 202002:55
The Man Who Never Lied
The Man Who Never Lied is about a man who was known for never telling a lie. The king wanted to make a liar of him and tried to trick him.
May 17, 202003:25