The Legend of Queen Moremi Ajasoro – Yoruba Heroine of Ile-Ife
Historical Background In 12th-century Ile-Ife, the cradle of the Yoruba people in what is now southwestern Nigeria, a dire threat loomed over the kingdom. Ile-Ife’s people were under attack by a neighboring
Stone, Shadow, and Sacrifice: The Legend of Luanda Magere
Introduction On a moonlit night in western Kenya, the Luo elders gather around a crackling fire to recount the tale of an immortal warrior. In Luo culture, storytelling is more than entertainment