African Tales

  • 2. 2. Gassire's Lute

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    When the Sahara was still a lush landscape of fields and streams, Wagadu stood tall agaisnt the advancing desert. But as the sun scorched the Northern lands and its people fled South, Wagadu closed its gates and met the nomads on the battlefield. Out of decades of conflict, one hero came to prominence - Prince Gassire. Mighty as he was, he could nevertheless not fight the desire to have his name etched in history. When offered a power more fearsome that his martial skills, the Prince was lured by its prospects of grandeur... Tune in to hear the tale!
  • 1. 1. How Anansi Became the God of Story

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    When Anansi saw the world descent into chaos, he asked himself what connection could be woven to hold humanity as a whole. It was then that he thought to request from Nyame to be made the god of storytelling. Yet, the request would not be granted until Anansi completed three impossible tasks...
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