Alo

Old legends passed down from generation to generation... Long-forgotten translations of Yoruba folktales and ballads you've never heard before all collected in this wonderful folktale collection called Alo. Here you will find stories of the crafty tortoise's exploits, how wild animals got their spots, how a spirit husband duped the proud Olajumoke, how Oluronbi lost her lovely daughter, find out what secrets the paw paw leaves tell, among many others. These Yoruba folktales from West Africa are sure to please your senses, make you laugh, and leave you in reflection. Written to delight both the young and old. Perfect for bedtime stories for the kids or to just get lost in the enchanting world of African folktale