African Storytelling and Narratives
Embark on a journey through African folklore with storytellers Akilah Noble and Christopher Sematimba! They’ll bring ancient tales like “Najabala” and “The King of Birds” to life
Registration link: https://bit.ly/NAfSA_AFSW
Panelists:
- Akilah Noble
- King of Birds – a Zulu folktale
Buckle up for a journey to the heart of Africa through the power of storytelling! Published poet, Akilah Noble, will ignite the night with the legendary Zulu folktale, The King Of Birds. Prepare to be awestruck by a tale that reveals the true power of wisdom.
- Christopher Sematimba
- Njabala – a Ugandan folktale
Christopher brings his passion for storytelling to life with the ancient tale of Njabala, an Ugandan folktale. Depicts a Muganda woman who was not raised right by her parents which later led to her suffering in marriage.
- Femi Fadugba, award-winning author and physicist
Host:
- Diadji Diawara
National President of the National African Student Association