The Leopard and the Goat: A Story of Friendship, Jealousy, and Revenge

The Leopard and the Goat A long time ago, a leopard and a goat were best friends. They lived in a village and both had children. The leopard had two cubs, and the goat had two kids. Over time, the goat’s kids grew fat and healthy, while the leopard’s cubs…

ByIdenze EzemeMarch 15, 20250Comments

Folklores

The Disobedient Daughter Who Married a Skull

Once upon a time, there was a beautiful young maiden in a village. She was known far and wide for her incredible beauty, and many suitors came from different corners of the world to ask for her hand in marriage. Despite the many wonderful offers, the maiden was very picky. No matter how handsome, rich,…

ByIdenze EzemeMarch 8, 20250Comments

Folklores

The Quarrel Between Earth and Sky

A long time ago, Earth and Sky were close friends. They worked together to keep the world in balance—Earth provided a home for people and animals, while Sky sent down rain to help crops grow. But one day, they had a terrible quarrel. No one knows exactly what caused the fight,…

ByIdenze EzemeMarch 3, 20250Comments

Folklores

The Ear and the Mosquito

The Ear and the Mosquito: Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears A long time ago, in a peaceful village, Mosquito was known as a restless and boastful insect. He loved to talk about himself, telling anyone who would listen how important and strong he was. He would fly from place to place, making noise, never staying…

ByIdenze EzemeFebruary 25, 20250Comments

Folklores

The Snake and the Lizard

The Snake and the Lizard A long time ago, in a small village, there lived a young Snake-Lizard and his mother. They were poor but hardworking. Every day, Snake-Lizard helped his mother with chores and brought food for them to eat. One day, Snake-Lizard went to the farm and harvested seven baskets of vegetables. He carried them…

ByIdenze EzemeFebruary 21, 20250Comments

Folklores

How Tortoise Got His Bumpy Shell

How Tortoise Got His Bumpy Shell A long time ago, all the birds were invited to a big feast in the sky. They were very happy and got ready for the special day. They painted their feathers in bright colors and made themselves look beautiful. Tortoise saw the birds preparing and soon understood what…

ByOzi IkoroFebruary 14, 20250Comments

Folklores

Why the Bat is Ashamed to be Seen in the Daytime

Why the Bat is Ashamed to be Seen in the Daytime. Once, there was an old mother sheep who had seven lambs. One day, a bat wanted to visit his father-in-law, who lived far away. He went to the mother sheep and asked her to lend him one of her lambs to carry his load. At…

ByIdenze EzemeFebruary 13, 20250Comments

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Killiwe Nwachukwu: The Legendary Nigerian Stuntman and Daredevil

Stuntman Nwozuzu "Killiwe” Nwachukwu Killiwe Nwachukwu (c. 1932-1942 — ?) was a legendary Nigerian daredevil and stuntman renowned for his superhuman feats during the 1960s through the 1980s. His extraordinary abilities and captivating stunts, which included pulling moving cars with his bare hands, enduring the weight of vehicles driving over his body, having cinder blocks crushed…

ByChuka OdikeDecember 24, 20240Comments