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The Magic Water That Inspired Anti-Colonial Rebellions in East Africa
June 11, 2026
The Yakan Movement written by J. H. Driberg During 1918 and 1919 unrest among the Lugbara people of Uganda revealed the existence of a secret society known locally as Yakan. It was also known to Europeans as the ‘Allah Water Cult’ for reasons which will become obvious. The internal organization of this society is not
The Baby Sitter
May 8, 2026
This story combines two folk tales from the Nandi, in Kenya, recounting hare’s escapades among the world of humans. The two have been combined to make one story in which hare cheats two women, with very dark consequences.
Primal Feast
May 2, 2026
A grim and dark re-telling of a folk tale from the Nandi, in Kenya, where Hare and Elephant are best friends, but Hare is jealous and steals all the cattle that belongs to Elephant, leading to a bloody feud.
An Indian Story
April 29, 2026
A folk tale from Zanzibar, about a sultan and his best friend, a slave, who journey through the seas, get shipwrecked, and end up in a strange town where their fortunes change.
Myths and Legends of the Bantu
March 26, 2026
A comprehensive guide to the myths and legends of African people, with a particular focus on the Bantu.