African, Nigerian, and Igbo Folktales
Immerse yourself in the fantastic world of Igbo folktales, Nigerian folktales, and African folktales adapted into the fantastic world of the Fabling Universe. Read about your Favourite Animal Kingdom Stars from West Africa; The Wise Ant, Anansi the Selfish but smart Spider, Mbe, The Cunning, Mischievous and Lazy Tortoise, also known to the Yorubas as Ijapa, The Jackal and many more. And of course meet our very own mythology star Ekwe also known as Ekwensu the igbo god of mischief, trade, the will of the living, justice and wealth, as he does what he does best, incite characters into action.
The Famine – An Igbo Folktale Based in The Fablingverse About Tortoise, Dog, and a Long Famine Caused by...
Nkịta, the Dog, was among the animals who had lost everything. His den was gone, his food swept away, and worst of all, his mother had been swallowed by The Waters.
Mbe and Akidi (A Fablingverse Igbo Folktale)
Keyword: Mbe and Akidi (A Fablingverse Igbo Folktale about Tortoise)
Once upon a time in the animal kingdom, Nwunye Mbe, the tortoise’s wife, had grown tired of him. He never...
The Tale of Omekagu – Chapter One (Adapted From Mike Ejeagha’s folksong)
KeyWords: The Tale of Omekagu – Chapter One, Igbo to English translation, Mike Ejeagha’s song, Omekagu, lyrics, Igbo folk music, Opi, Omenani, folksong, Fablingverse folktales, Igbo folktale, fabling, ọfọ...
THE TALE OF OMEKAGU – MIKE EJEAGHA FOLKSONG LYRICS
Ndi be anyi, onye sị nwantakịrị jide nkakwụ, Ya dobekwara ya mmiri ọ ga-eji wee kwụa aka.
Our people, He that asks a child to hold a rat, must prepare water that he will wash his hands with
Ọkwazi ihe jọgbulu onwe ya, Na mmadụ ga-afụ oke luulu onye Ọzọ, O welu ya je nye onye ọ sị na ya furụ n’anya.
It is also a disastrous thing for the owner, that somebody will see the thing that belongs to someone else, take it, then give it to the person he claims to love
Onye ahụ ga-emechakwanu lota na efi e wero ọdụdụ chi ya na-achụlụ ya ijiji.
That person will later remember that a cow without a tail, its god chases away flies for it.
Anansi vs Mbe – The Pot of Wisdom
So he went about and collected all the wisdom from his head, from his backyard, from his family, from his house, then he went to everybody he had ever given wisdom to and collected his wisdom from them and kept all his wisdom in a pot.
Anansi vs Mbe – The Hero of Stories
Keywords: Anansi vs Mbe, The Hero of Stories, African Folktales, African Mythology, Nigerian Folktale, Ghanaian Folktale, Anansi The Spider, Mbe The Tortoise, Free Short Stories, Fabling Pam,
Once upon a...
Ofo na Ogu (Justice and Honesty)
“Dum dum dum, ku Ku lu Ku Ku Ku Ku Ku, cha cha cha”—the frenetic drums pounded in a relentless rhythm as the masquerades whirled around the prostrate, tear-streaked girl.
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Keyword: Igbo Mythology Directory, Arushi, Central Gods, Chinaeke, Ani, Family Structure, Igbo Myth Beings
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She took the woman’s demand as the distraction she needed to get away. She quietly walked away with her head crouched and her body lowered, trying not to be noticed...
The Famine – An Igbo Folktale Based in The Fablingverse About Tortoise, Dog, and a Long Famine Caused by the Sun and Moon
Nkịta, the Dog, was among the animals who had lost everything. His den was gone, his food swept away, and worst of all, his mother had been swallowed by The Waters.
Once Upon a Forever – Prologue
Keywords: Once Upon A Forever, Prologue, Free Web Novel, Nigerian Story, Reincarnation, Doomed Love, Fated Love.
Prologue
“I apologise for calling upon you, the great ones,...
Mbe and Akidi (A Fablingverse Igbo Folktale)
Keyword: Mbe and Akidi (A Fablingverse Igbo Folktale about Tortoise)
Once upon a time in the animal kingdom, Nwunye Mbe, the tortoise’s wife, had grown...
Our Coach – Chapter 13
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