Explore Some of MA’s Most Epic Twitter Threads!
Thread of Thread of Threads!
Dive into some of MA’s oldest threads. Fairies! Otherworlds! Animal lore and more!
Masquerades in African Cultures
Masks and their associated societies are a core part of West African cultures. Learn about them here!
African Art
A super thread of African art with detailed and intricate workmanship.
The Color Indigo in African Culture
The color indigo has a long and rich history on the African continent. Read about the myths and processes associated with this intense blue color!
Fairies? In African Mythology?
African people think of them as Bush Spirits or Beings of the Wild and they occupy a central role in the folklore of most African peoples.
By Sword, Seduction or Smarts
African, European and Asian Women who resisted, outwitted and sometimes defeated their enemies.
Dragons in African Mythology
Get to know Bida, Isa Bere and Kirimu!
African Systems of Writing and Symbols
Explore this thread of scripts and other writing systems from the African continent.
Yasuke: The African Samurai
10 Facts about Yasuke, the African Samurai.
How To Read Myths and Folklore
A primer on some approaches to reading mythology and folklore.
Mermaids and Monsters
Dive into the world of African Water Spirits.
The Super Fly Woodabe of West Africa
Colorful and full of life, the Woodabe are a subgroup of the Fulani people found in Niger, Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, CAR and the DRC. They are world famous for their rich culture which includes vibrant festivals, elaborate jewelry, colorful tattoos and body art.
Thread of Mythological Africans Story Time Threads
Sometimes you just have to tell the story from start to finish!
African Riddles
An exploration of Riddles in African Oral Literature. If you enjoyed this, be sure to watch a recording of my presentation on the topic! You can also access the presentation slides here.