Akojopo Alo Apagbe – Classic Yoruba Folktales for All Ages

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ABOUT THE BOOK - SUMMARY

Akojopo Alo Apagbe comprises of different interesting and indigenous Yoruba folktales, compiled together in one book. This book was authored by Adun Amoo, and first released was in the year 2010. Folklore and folktale remain one of the greatest tools that Yoruba elders used to pass knowledge, entertain, pass information and instill morals from different generations to this time.

The major actor of a typical Yoruba folklore is Tortoise, generally known as “Ijapa” or “Alabahun”. This book features different interesting stories such as Snail and Tortoise, Shrew and Squirrel, Tortoise and Dog and many other ones. All stories come with wisdom and lessons which showcase Yoruba culture at its best. Find out different Yoruba folklore in the book titled “Akojopo Alo Apagbe” by Adun Amoo

CHARACTERS FEATURED IN AKOJOPO ALO APAGBE

Below are some of the characters featured in this book
1) Ijapa
2) Aja
3) Yannibo
4) Babalawo
5) Erin
6) Abami Eye

FACTS & FIGURE
Book Name: Akojopo Alo Apagbe
Author: Adun Amoo
Genre:  Folktale stories
Language: Yoruba
Book Page: 119
Other book by Author: Ayetoto

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