Nigerian Folktales

Nigerian folktales are traditional stories passed down through generations that often feature animals, humans, and supernatural beings. They serve to entertain, teach values, and preserve cultural heritage, using storytelling with moral lessons. These tales reflect Nigeria’s rich diversity of cultures, languages, and beliefs, often involving clever animals like the tortoise or humorous characters to illustrate virtues like wisdom, honesty, and unity. Rooted in oral tradition, they are shared in communities through storytelling sessions and festivals, helping to shape identity and community bonds while transmitting important life lessons in engaging ways.