Alo: A Collection of Yoruba Folktales

Name: Alo: A Collection of Yoruba Folktales
SKU: 64390
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₦3,500.00

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 a state of reflection. Written to delight both the young and old, perfect for bedtime stories for the kids or to get lost in the enchanting world of African folktales.

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About the author.

Omolara is a creative writer and book lover who enjoys stories and storytelling. She has been writing since she was 11 years old and started sharing her stories on Wattpad at age 15. She is a graduate of soil science at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta. She is currently pursuing her academics as a master’s degree holder in International Business.

She is passionate about creating and sharing stories that transport her readers away from ordinary realities and into captivating worlds they will want to return to again and again.