The folklore is one of the many variants of African literature;
an interesting, alluring and exciting part of African oral
literature that was in existence long before written literature
emerged. The folklore, also referred to as the Folktale, was
very much prevalent in all of Africa; it was, and still is, part
of the African culture that speaks of the liberating beauty and
awareness that the African continent holds. Folklore, which
usually involves talking animal characters, was narrated to
bring entertainment to both children and adults, not just to
entertain, but also as a means of education. Folklore also helps
to convey the wisdom of disclipline for children; some of the
tales make them aware of the wrong in actions such as lies,
theft, greed, and being generally disobedient to their parents.
Although most of the storylines hold little or no ounce of
truth, the theme behind them is meant to strongly move the
audience to think right, act responsibly, and to do the right
thing when in a dificult situation.