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African symbols: discover their meaning and wisdom
African symbols are true cultural treasures. Engraved on fabrics, jewelry, sculptures or buildings, they convey deep messages about life, spirituality and society.…
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Follow our journey across Africa: behind the scenes of our story-gathering, the stories of our partner griots, and news on preserving Africa’s oral heritage in the digital age.
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OGUN: From Primordial Master Blacksmith to God of Iron and War in Yoruba Mythology
In the dense forests and rocky hills of southwestern Nigeria, where metal was worked with reverence and expertise by…
Where to buy an African children’s book, in Abidjan or from France?
An online shop delivering throughout Côte d'Ivoire, pickup in Angré, a bookshop in Abidjan, resellers in France: where to buy a book…
African tales for toddlers: what to read from ages 2 to 5?
Before age 6, a child doesn't need a collection: they need a picture book, a voice and repetition.…
54 Tales of Africa: which book should you choose for your child?
Part One, Part Two, Côte d'Ivoire Special: the three volumes of 54 Tales of Africa can be read independently. This guide tells you what…
“Mariam joue à la balle” (“Mariam plays ball”): the first-grade reader everyone remembers (and what became of Mariam)
“Mariam joue à la balle” (“Mariam plays ball”): the first sentence read in CP1 (first grade) by generations of Ivorians. What became of the…
African comics that deserve a place on your shelf
Our selection of African comics: the classics to start with, the more demanding works and the new generation of authors. By…
Which African folktale book for a child learning to read?
Which African folktale book for a child learning to read? The deciding factor is not how difficult the text is…
Which African tale books are really worth it?
Our selection of African folktale books: heritage classics, illustrated picture books for the youngest and the collections…
Eshu, the Yoruba Orisha of Crossroads and Communication
Eshu (also spelled Esu, Elegba or Eshu-Elegba) is the orisha of crossroads, communication and movement in the Yoruba tradition. Messenger…
Yemoja, the Yoruba Orisha of Waters and Motherhood
Gentle and powerful as the ocean, Yemoja (also spelled Yemaya or Iemanjá) is the orisha of the waters and of motherhood in the tradition…
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