Step into the hallowed halls of the ancient Oyo kingdom, where the mighty Sango K'Oso, a king of legendary power, reigns supreme. Feared by his enemies and revered by his people, his control over thunder and lightning is a force of nature. But when the adoration for his two most loyal warlords, Timi and Gbonka, begins to rival his own, a storm of jealousy brews within the king's heart.In this gripping episode, "Story of the Gods" reveals the epic tale of ambition, rivalry, and a king's ultimate departure. Witness Sango's desperate attempts to eliminate his rivals, the defiant loyalty of his warriors, and the shocking confrontation that changes everything. Will Sango's thirst for power lead to his downfall, or will it be the catalyst for his transformation?Join us as we explore the tragic hubris that led to the legendary king's final battle and his ascension into the heavens. Discover how Sango's rule on Earth ended, giving birth to a god who forever commands the fury of the skies.
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The Choice of Mortals
In this captivating episode, "Story of the Gods" takes you to the heart of Central Africa, to the land of the Boloki people where life was once endless. Journey with us back to a time before death, when the great god Njambe descended to Earth with a monumental test. In his hands, he held two bundles: one contained the ultimate gift of eternal life, and the other, the glittering treasures of the world.Join us as we recount the pivotal decision that sealed the fate of all humanity. Will the villagers choose the timeless promise of immortality, or will they be swayed by the dazzling allure of mortal riches? Discover the profound consequences of their choice, the bittersweet arrival of mortality, and the timeless lesson of Njambe's test.This is more than a story—it's a warning from the past about the price of desire and the value of what we truly cherish. Tune in to "The Choice of Mortals" and explore the moment when a single decision changed the world forever.
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The Marriage of Kimanaueze and the Daughter of the Sun and Moon
What happens when a man dares to love the impossible?In this epic tale from the Ambundu people, Kimanaueze, an earthly prince, sets his heart on marrying the daughter of the Sun and Moon, a celestial being whose radiance blinds even the gods. With help from an unlikely hero, a humble frog, Kimanaueze’s messages reach the heavens, sparking divine negotiations and a marriage no one believed was possible.But even divine love comes at a cost.As the newlyweds begin their life together, darkness strikes. Monsters descend. Lives are lost. And what remains is a bride touched by the stars and two miraculous sons destined for greatness.🎧 Listen now to uncover how a frog outwitted the heavens, how love crossed the boundaries of the cosmos, and how the birth of twin sons forged a legacy of power, light, and loss. This is a story of gods, monsters, and the fragile bridge between Earth and Sky.
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The Birth of the First Twins
In the heart of ancient Oyo, two women prayed for a miracle, but only one would change the fate of the village forever. When the chief’s elder wife gave birth to a long-awaited son, celebration erupted across the land. But in the stillness of night, the younger wife, Yetunde, delivered something no one had ever seen before: twins.This episode uncovers the origin story of the Ibeji, the first twins born under the watchful eyes of the orisas. Why did the gods favor one woman over the other? What power did these twin boys hold that made even the oracle tremble?Discover how a divine birth led to the rise of sacred twin rituals, the fearsome balance between worlds, and a chilling mystery: Why do the Yoruba say, “The child has gone to Lagos,” when a twin dies?🎧 Tune in to explore a tale of rivalry, divine intervention, and supernatural legacy that reshaped tradition and still echoes through Yoruba culture today.
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The Mischief of Hlakanyana
Born with the voice of an elder and the appetite of a thief, Hlakanyana was no ordinary child. From the moment he entered the world, chaos followed.In this thrilling episode of Story of the Gods, journey into the heart of African folklore to meet Hlakanyana, the cunning trickster whose clever deceptions left entire villages baffled. From stealing roasted meat before he could crawl to fooling warriors into chasing ghosts in the forest, Hlakanyana’s antics were as bold as they were brilliant.But when his hunger for mischief grows too great, he meets an unexpected match: a slow, stubborn tortoise. And in a final twist, it’s not might or revenge that brings the trickster down, but his own cleverness turned against him.Discover a tale of wit, consequences, and the downfall of a legend whose tricks went one step too far.
Story of the gods is an audio experience creatively created to reverberate traditions, customs, morals and lessons from African tales, passed down by our forefathers; not just how-to, but how not to.At the helm as Narrator is OLAWOYIN Olamide Samuel, regarded for his powerful voice and engaging storytelling skill.Story of the gods take listeners on an unprecedented sensational journey of storytelling with a deep note signature sound which draws the audience into the middle of the story while learning from heroic displays, mistakes of people that have once had mastery of the brown sand that we call home now.
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