African folktale premiering at Sundance, by Zac Ntim.
Mami Wata, Obasi's third movie, will be released in competition at Sundance later this month. Today, Deadline can reveal a...
Month: April 2024
Bukar Usman folktale said I don’t write to make money
"Bukar, the moment you publish a book, your rights end," Cairo University once told me. You don't need my permission...
free via the Bukar Usman Foundation, which he established
free via the Bukar Usman Foundation, which he established. Recipients include both ordinary citizens and government agencies with the financial...
South Asian stories are frequently infused with culture
South Asian stories are frequently infused with culture and mythology, capturing the nuances and complexities of a long, rich, and...
Southern Nigeria and Sierra Leone, Thomas recorded numerous stories folktale best man
In the early twentieth century, anthropology and folklore studies were closely related. Prior to his appointment as Government Anthropologist in...
family take central role in the novel, as they do in many African folktales
The Tortoise (Mbe or Mbekwu) and his family take central role in the novel, as they do in many African...
Folklore is an important part of Igbo culture and serves as an informal classroom for children
Folklore is an important part of Igbo culture and serves as an informal classroom for children to learn about society....
Jimi Solanke, a veteran actor, dramatist, folk singer, poet, and playwright,
Jimi Solanke, a veteran actor, dramatist, folk singer, poet, and playwright, has passed away. The 82-year-old superstar allegedly died on...
Why Nigerians Should Embrace Folklore Music
Since I will not be around forever, I am teaching Nigerians how to become folklore artists because I do not...
On Monday, news made the rounds that Jimi Solanke,
On Monday, news made the rounds that Jimi Solanke, a veteran Nigerian dramatist, folk singer, folktale proponent, playwright and poet,...
