Love
What does it mean to truly love something? Genuine love involves deeply caring for it, nurturing its growth, and working to keep it healthy. It means protecting it with all your strength and, in return, opening yourself to being loved.
Love is foundational—it underpins our connections to nature and interactions with the broader world.
African mythology vividly illustrates these aspects of love through its rich legends. You will discover legends about performing strenuous tasks because of love, pursuing love itself, and doing something a little controversial because of love.
Pursuing love
The story of Kintu and Nambi explores how love endures through divine trials, showcasing its resilience and strength even when faced with monumental challenges.
Performing strenuous tasks because of love
The story of Maadi and Siya highlights how love drives individuals to undertake arduous tasks and overcome significant obstacles, driven by their deep devotion.
Much like the Greek myth of Perseus and Andromeda, where personal bravery intertwines with monumental consequences, this story explores the clash between individual desires and societal stability.
Discover how Maadi’s actions echo the themes of personal sacrifice and societal impact, revealing the dramatic fallout of individual choices.
Doing something controversial because of love
In the story of Gane and Tekhaye we explore how love compels characters to make bold and unconventional decisions, pushing societal boundaries to be with their beloved.
Transforming and healing through love
Transforming and healing through love:
The story of Kwasi Benefo portrays how love transforms and heals, even after experiencing profound grief.
