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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.

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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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