Are stories what make us human? Netflix and UNESCO have made six African traditional stories into TV dramas.
New life for African folktales on Netflix
Folklore to fantasy: All six of the new dramas are focused on female characters. Glossary
Siblings - Brothers and sisters.
Drought - A time when there is not enough water and the ground is very dry.
Revenge - Hurting someone else in return for hurt they have caused.
UNESCO - The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation. It aims to promote international cooperation in the arts, education, science and culture.
Traditional - Something that has been done for a long time.
Colonisation - When one country or region is controlled by another.