The wannabe mythologists are back at it with another episode! This time though, they are doing things a little differently…

Don't miss this fascinating minisode on three Igbo deities: Anyanwu, the eye of the sun, Ekwensu, the misunderstood trickster & warrior, and Agwu, the patron of health.

We also dive into the cosmology, spirituality and belief systems from which these figures emerged.

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Tune in to another fascinating episode where we dive into our latest #vibeoftheweek (3:30) and learn about Nasilele, a significant deity of the Lozi people of Western Zambia (13:00).

We then travel to East Africa and explore the distinctive culture and cosmologies of the Hadza Tribe (Hadzabe) in Tanzania (25:00), as well as the challenges that threaten their nomadic way of living. 

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Your fave wannabe mythologists are back at it again with another exciting episode!

Listen and learn about Ogun, the Yoruba Orisha of war, iron, and innovation (dynamic right?!).

Tune in for this episode's Vibe of the Week (3:39), where we explore Chinua Achebe's timeless classic novel Things Fall Apart.

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It's our tenth episode, and we are back at it with yet another Sinners (?deep 😅) dive!

Join us as we explore the mystical origins of Hoodoo (21:38), Blues Music (39:57) and so much more!

And for the curious ones, here's Driftwood (@filmingdriftwood), a mystical short film written and directed by one of our co-hosts, which covers similar themes, from identity and religion to legacy and cultural preservation.

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The wannabe mythologists are back! Join us as we recap the first two episodes of Netflix's phenomenal second season of Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft (14:45), which follows various Orishas and Yoruba deities.

From thought provoking discussions on repatriation (19:00), to light-hearted deep-dives on Oko the Orisha of Harvest & Agriculture (35:00), we hope you enjoy the vibes as much as we did!

We also reflect on 5 years of No Be Juju! An African Mythology Podcast (we're as befuddled as you are 😅) and share our respective Vibes of the Week (2:38) and African Proverb of the Day (1:09:24).

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In our latest episode, we explore the influence of African mythology in popular culture, we uncover some of the lore behind Ryan Coogler's hit movie Sinners, specifically the Legend of Ibeji-- sacred twins in Yoruba spirituality, believed to share a single soul and an unbreakable bond.

Tune in for another exciting listen with the wannabe mythologists-- as always, it's all about the vibes!

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The Wannabe Mythologists are back after an extended hiatus (sorry!) with an unreleased episode exploring the influence of African Mythology on popular culture!

Tune in for an intriguing conversation uncovering the origins of Ogun, the Yoruba god of war and metals, and Papa Legba, the guardian of the crossroads in West African Vodun.

Don't miss our thoughts on the various portrayals of African deities in TV and film, and hear us wax lyrical about our not-so-secret obsession with Annette from Castlevania: Nocturne.

Listen out for an especially extensive "Vibe of the Week" and don't forget to like, share, follow and subscribe!

The Wannabe Mythologists are back at it with another one on #InternationalPodcastDay! Tune in for an exciting and informative episode on Shaka Zulu, a legendary and polarizing figure in African History. Listen out for a particularly epic "Vibe of the Week"** and be inspired by more than a few instructive Zulu proverbs. And don't forget to like, share, follow and subscribe (all the things).

**For the curious ones, check out soundcloud.app.goo.gl/akwftjyxXuLDameA6 (thank us later!!)

The podcast you never knew you needed is back with a (delayed) splash!

We're diving deep into the world of African Mermaids and fertility goddesses---> meet Yemoja, the water spirit and mother of all Yoruba Orishas, and Inkosazana, the extraordinary Zulu shapeshifter.

Listen out for our uncharacteristically serious Vibes of the Week and stay tuned for a couple of African Proverbs that are equally un-vibey!

The podcast you never asked for is back* and better than ever! Join us wannabe mythologists this Women's History Month as we delve into the Yoruba goddess of divinity, femininity, fertility, beauty, and love-- Oshun.

*Apologies for the > year-long hiatus (we are cringing more than you are). Tune in to hear us talk about Oshun's heroic origins, and the reasons behind her continued popularity. Oh and (of course) the Queen B and embodiment of goddess energy herself, Beyoncé.

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