African Oral Narratives Imagery

African Oral Narratives

Digital library of oral and life histories, folklore, and songs from Ethiopia, Ghana, and South Africa.

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African Oral Narratives is a free, open access digital library containing 6 collections of oral and life histories, folklore, and songs from Ethiopia, Ghana, and South Africa. These audio and video resources capture the voices and experiences of ordinary men and women. In more than a half dozen African languages, these materials can be used for conducting historical research and to learn about many African cultures and languages.

African Oral Narratives Imagery
Orange hawker in yam wholesale market.