Elizabeth Fabowale

A girl runs barefoot through a haunted forest, fleeing a spirit skull she once married. This Yoruba folktale illustration uses parchment tones and African motifs to depict wisdom, vanity, and escape from the world of the dead.

The Girl Who Married a Skull

Long ago, in the dusty heart of a West African village, there lived a girl known far and wide for her beauty. Her skin glowed like oiled ebony under the sun, her eyes sparkled with mischief, and her laughter made young men weak in the knees. She knew she was beautiful, and she was proud of it. This girl, however,

The Antelope Who Would Not Dance

The proud antelope of the grasslandsLong ago, in the wide golden grasslands of the Ndebele people, there lived an antelope named Thabo. He was known far and wide for his beauty and speed. His sleek coat shone like the morning sun, and his graceful leaps amazed everyone who saw him.

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