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[jigslionheart]

Ismail

13th July, 2014 It was exactly a week after Ismail’s death and burial. In those days, my conversations with friends were buoyant and I got the impression that they raised eyebrows. This could’ve been because they expected me to be grieving, an appropriate expectation given how special our relationship was. Yes, special. We did not hang out regularly, as we both found contentment in our…

[jigslionheart]

The Immunization Woman X

My eyes opened and the first thing I noticed was the difference in the brightness of the environment. I wondered where I was, if it was heaven. I yawned and intuitively fisted my hand to cover my mouth. I could move my limbs again! I raised my leg to confirm it and it moved. I stretched and my limbs responded. I couldn’t contain my elation. “Yes!” I shouted. “Oga, na hospital you dey o,” a calm…

[yunicstales]

A Birth That Sparked Fear. A Journey That Changed Everything PART 1 #afr...

[hararihabosa]

Sands of Wisdom: An African Islamic Tale

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Evil Strikes Kijiji Mwangaza | Captivating African Folklore | #AfricanTa...

[oleno]

A selection of Well Versed Stories based on The #AfricanTale..#abdulrazakgurnah 🏆🤴 (at Sunyani) https://www.instagram.com/p/CVQ3-d3MWbD/?utm_medium=tumblr

[seasidecollectibles]

Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters by John Steptoe CATALOG INFO: Scholastic, 1989. ATTRIBUTES: Softcover. ISBN: 0590420585 FIRST EDITION. FIRST Scholastic PRINTING. A CALDECOTT HONOR BOOK. CONDITION: Very Good++ Back cover crease. SYNOPSIS ~ This African tale evokes the Cinderella story in its portrayal of two sisters, spiteful Manyara and considerate Nyasha, and the young king who is searching for a bride. Steptoe has illustrated this modern fable with stunning paintings that glow with beauty, warmth, and internal vision of the land and people of his ancestors. $7 + 🚢🔆Claim by commenting "ME" or "MINE". Visit #claimitMINE for more of our shop items and our purchase & policy info. This book was inspired by a folktale collected by G. M. Theal and published in 1895 in his book, KAFFIR FOLKTALES. Details of the illustrations were inspired by the ruins of an ancient city found in Zimbabwe, and the flora and fauna of that region. The names of the characters are from the Shona language. #folklore #africantale #caldecotthonorbook #africanchildren #youngreader #kaffir #folktales #picturebook #FirstEditions #JohnSteptoe #booklover #bookaddict #bookstagrammer #booksforsale #vintageshop | #ssvs7 ref: bkmufaro grp 17 https://www.instagram.com/p/B2c6u0iArnS/?igshid=3p90llyzq3zy

[thelearningcurv]

My first comic cover is debuting at #C2E2!!! Go get your copy today!!! . . . #Saladeen #saladeenkeeperoftheflame #africantale #comicbook #indiecomicbook #independentcomicbook #commissionedart #coverartist #chicagocomiccon #c2e22019 #comiccon #artistalley https://www.instagram.com/p/BvUPDu9hrI0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=hwg6bt665oeu