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.
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Why the Leopard Has Spots
What if the Leopard’s legendary spots weren’t born of nature, but of a powerful choice?In this enchanting episode of Story of the Gods, we venture deep into the ancient forests of Ethiopia to uncover the forgotten origin of the Leopard’s iconic markings. Once a vain and golden-coated hunter, the Leopard faced a life-altering decision: abandon a dying forest spirit or risk everything to save her.When the Leopard chooses compassion over pride, he’s forever changed, marked not by shame, but by honor. Discover how an act of selflessness earned the Leopard his spots and turned a feared predator into a revered protector of the wild.This is not just a tale of transformation, it’s a powerful reminder that true strength lies in kindness, and that nature always remembers those who protect it.
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The Moon and the Sun’s Quarrel
What if the eternal cycle of day and night was born from a divine feud?In this gripping episode of Story of the Gods, journey back to a time when the Sun and Moon were inseparable, until a single question shattered their harmony. Who mattered more to the Earth: the Sun with his blazing brilliance or the Moon with her gentle glow? As pride flared and tempers rose, their cosmic bond broke, unleashing chaos across the world.Discover the myth that explains eclipses, the origin of night and day, and the enduring tension between light and dark. This is more than a story of celestial beings, it’s a timeless lesson on pride, balance, and the fragile nature of friendship.
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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