Basainey Ebrahima Jammeh

A Traveller's Tales of Wanderlust in Africa Basainey Ebrahima Jammeh

This book "A Traveller's Tales of Wanderlust in Africa" is a fictional story book about the Boy Who Went in Search of the meaning of "Kabaaku," a great expression widely used in the ancient Manding Empire of Mali, West Africa. It brings forth the discoveries of an African child who was fond of befriending the men of yesterday. It provides vivid accounts of a child who preserved the troubles of adventure, went in search of and discovered the meaning of Kabaaku. This literary master piece provides inspiring and fascinating traditional stories with useful moral teachings from African folklore. It is meant to promote the art of storytelling which has been a deeply rooted tradition in human societies the world over. Storytelling has been regarded as a medium for communicating and transferring knowledge to children and adolescents on key socio-cultural values and norms with a view to conserving them for future generations. The book is suitable for wider readership and targets amongst others, school going pupils, young adults as well as a cross section of those interested in African folklore.