African Myths

Un conte musical, version musiques modernes africaines du « Carnaval des animaux » de Camille Saint-Saëns. « Je suis Ndjé Man, je suis le roi des rois…» Voici comment se présente le jeune lion à son peuple au cours du traditionnel carnaval d'intronisation. Mais les animaux de la forêt-savane de Mintaba ont bien l'intention de remettre en question la monarchie terriblement absolue de la dynastie des lions : ils réclament des élections démocratiques ! La jument- poisson Mami-Wata, reine de la terre-et-mer, va s'imposer dans le débat et prôner l'amour.

Onyeka and her superhero friends are on the run. Having exposed head teacher Dr. Dòyìnbó’s hidden agenda behind the Academy of the Sun, they’re living as fugitives, laying low as they try to figure out their next move. Despite their best efforts, Onyeka’s parents are still missing, and students at the Academy are still in danger. But when their safe house is discovered, Onyeka must turn to the only allies they have left: a group of rebels called the rogues. Joining forces, will the groups defeat their shared nemesis, or is there a new danger on the horizon?

"Black people are not dark-skinned white people", says advertising visionary Tom Burrell. In fact, they are much more. They are survivors of the Middle Passage and centuries of humiliation and deprivation, who have excelled against the odds, constantly making a way out of "No way!" At this pivotal point in history, the idea of Black inferiority should have had a "Going-Out-of-Business Sale." After all, Barack Obama reached America's Promised Land. Yet, as Brainwashed testifies, too many in Black America are still wandering in the wilderness.

This audiobook brings to life the groundbreaking lecture by Dr. Cheikh Anta Diop, a visionary historian, linguist, and scientist, who profoundly shaped the understanding of Africa's pivotal role in the origin of humanity and the development of civilization. Delivered in Atlanta, Georgia, this inspiring talk explores the African contributions to global culture, science, and history, with insights into ancient Egypt's influence and the interconnectedness of human heritage.

Choose Your Own Adventure books–the 4th bestselling children’s series of all time–are back and as much fun as you remember. Kids and adults agree, these are the books that get 9 to 12-year-olds excited.

This story explores a father's and mother's love for their son, and the mother's miraculous power to save her family. Let's sail down the mighty Nile River to hear the action. When Love Walked the Earth is a story that will excite children and adults, as they listen to how the lives of a father, mother, and son unfold in the ancient world of Egypt.

Unlock the magic of African storytelling with The Clever Tortoise Stories: Stories of Wit and Wisdom from Nigeria—a captivating and educational journey into one of the richest oral traditions in the world. This beautifully written collection celebrates Nigeria’s folklore heritage through the adventures of the clever and mischievous Tortoise, a beloved character known across Africa for using brains over brawn to overcome life’s biggest challenges. Perfectly tailored for children aged 3 to 14, this book offers an enchanting blend of humour, imagination, and meaningful life lessons.

¿Le gustan las historias sobre dioses y espíritus, gigantes y monstruos, damiselas en apuros y héroes inteligentes? Puede disfrutar todo esto dentro del folclore africano, en un vasto y variado entramado de historias de cientos de culturas, cada una con sus propias tradiciones y valores.

The modern history of Africa was, until very recently, written on behalf of the indigenous races by the white man, who had forcefully entered the continent during a particularly hubristic and dynamic phase of European history. The embrace of Christianity and Islam, even today, is not necessarily to the exclusion of ancestral spirits, nor the essentials of witchcraft and sorcery. The precarious security of albino people in east and central Africa, whose body parts are sought after in traditional “medicine,” is testimony to the fact that these superstitions are alive and well.

Les contes africains, tels que les contes bamilékés racontés en nufi et traduits en français, représentent un moyen d'éducation traditionnellement privilégié pour instruire les enfants. Dans ces récits, les animaux sont souvent dotés de traits humains pour éviter d'utiliser des êtres humains comme protagonistes. Ils étaient autrefois transmis de génération en génération par les aèdes et les griots, souvent autour d'un feu de bois en attendant la cuisson du repas. Ces contes étaient considérés comme plus captivants que les émissions de télévision modernes.

The short giraffe and his great friend, the rhino, are in search of much-needed food. When they realize that the tall acacia trees have plenty of juicy green foliage, they decide to ask the magic medicine man for some help to reach the leaves. Off they go, imagining all the way how the magic might accomplish their wish. However, when the magic meal is made for the pair, only one of the animals is in time to eat it. What happens next changes their lives forever.

The author spent several years as an assistant district officer among the Yorubas in Nigeria, and was thus enabled to collect the folklore contained in this book from native sources. The reticence of the natives on religious subjects made it necessary to piece much together from incantations and chance remarks, but it is hoped that the notes will show that no great liberty has been taken with the beliefs of a tribe which inhabits a large area in West Africa.

Containing delightful stories from the Yoruba and other West African peoples, this book presents tales of courage and cunning, virtue and vice, and fortunes found and lost. Some of these stories draw upon actual historical persons and events, while others are purely fictional, but each story has something to delight any listener.

“The People Could Fly,” the title story in Virginia Hamilton’s prize-winning American Black folktale collection, is a fantasy tale of the slaves who possessed the ancient magic words that enabled them to literally fly away to freedom. And it is a moving tale of those who did not have the opportunity to “fly” away, who remained slaves with only their imaginations to set them free as they told and retold this tale.

Corinne LaMer defeated the wicked jumbie Severine months ago, but things haven't exactly gone back to normal in her Caribbean island home. Everyone knows Corinne is half-jumbie, and many of her neighbors treat her with mistrust. When local children begin to go missing, snatched from the beach and vanishing into wells, suspicious eyes turn to Corinne. To rescue the missing children and clear her own name, Corinne goes deep into the ocean to find Mama D'Leau, the dangerous jumbie who rules the sea.

If you want a captivating collection of Egyptian and Greek myths, buy this audiobook now!

Unlock the Mysteries of Ancient Africa: Discover the Empires, Legends, and Myths That Shaped History!

African folktales come in many different types. Some are myths explaining the origins of things, while others are tales of heroes with supernatural abilities. Animal stories are many and varied, and they usually involve some kind of trickster who uses his wiles to get out of sticky situations and sometimes into them. There are also cautionary tales explaining why it is important to behave well and treat others with respect, while other stories have a style and shape similar to that of a fairy tale.

Black women face a hidden mental health crisis of anxiety and depression. To be a Black woman in America is to know that you cannot protect your children or guarantee their safety, that your value is consistently questioned, and that even being "twice as good" is often not good enough. Consequently, Black women disproportionately experience anxiety and depression. Studies now conclusively connect racism and mental health - and physical health. Time to take care of your emotional health. Because you deserve to be emotionally healthy for yourself and those you love.

South African politics is riddled with delusions. Many common political arguments come pre-packaged in an old and dusty box - but the self-evident truths are not, in fact, so indisputable. Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh sets out to dismantle that box. He argues that free education is far from impossible, the ANC's liberation narrative is too idyllic to swallow, land reform is not the first step to chaos, and the media is not free....