Anansi the Spider: The Cunning Storyteller of Akan Tales
Small in size but great in cunning, Anansi the spider is one of the most famous figures in the tales of…
The Voice of the Griots
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.
MEET THE ABRON PEOPLE
Originally from the southeast of present-day Ghana, more precisely the Akouamou (or Akwamu) region. Between the 15th and 18th centuries,…
MEET THE AGNI PEOPLE OF CÔTE D’IVOIRE
Did you know that in Côte d’Ivoire there is a people for whom gold is not just a metal but a soul? Today, we dive into the world of…
Meet the Bété of Côte d’Ivoire
The history of the Bété tells the saga of groups of bold hunters and warriors, from the great Kru group, who left their…
Meet the Senufo: The People Who Made a Pact with Nature
“The history of the Senufo is that of a people of farmers and builders who have always lived in harmony with nature. Originally from…
Ivorian architecture: between tradition and colonial heritage
Côte d’Ivoire has a rich and varied architectural heritage. From traditional earthen houses to buildings inherited from the period…
Why are Ivorian folktales essential for children?
In the age of screens, imported cartoons and ultra-fast content, we have sometimes forgotten a treasure right before our eyes…
Frédéric Bruly Bouabré: the man who invented the Bété alphabet
In Côte d’Ivoire, some figures leave their mark on history without making much noise. Frédéric Bruly Bouabré is one of them. Artist, thinker and…
KUMA, THE PERFECT APP FOR YOUR CHILDREN
365 tales, 365 journeys from the comfort of home! With the KUMA app, your children discover all of Africa through the…
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