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The tale of the boy who tricked a tyrant - Paschal Kyiiripuo Kyoore

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Shock seized the West African Dagara village as word travelled of a new decree. Completely disregarding time-honored naming rituals, the tyrannical chief declared that he alone would name the village’s children. But soon an unlikely challenger appeared: Yagangnaa, the boy who named himself. Paschal Kyiiripuo Kyoore shares the tale of the defiant boy and his battle of wits with the chief.

Why would the task to brew pito be a difficult one for Yagangnaa and the mother?

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Meet The Creators

  • Educator Paschal Kyiiripuo Kyoore
  • Director Lesego Vorster
  • Narrator Christina Greer
  • Storyboard Artist Adrean Sigogo
  • Animator Joshua Penniken, Lesego Vorster
  • Composer Salil Bhayani, cAMP Studio
  • Sound Designer Amanda P.H. Bennett, cAMP Studio
  • Director of Production Gerta Xhelo
  • Produced by Abdallah Ewis
  • Editorial Producer Cella Wright
  • Script Editor Nidhi Upadhyaya

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