Keep Up With Global Black News

Sign up to our newsletter to get the latest updates and events from the leading Afro-Diaspora publisher straight to your inbox.

BY Nduta Waweru, 3:37am June 29, 2018,

5 African creation stories you did not know about

by Nduta Waweru, 3:37am June 29, 2018,

5 African creation stories you did not know about

Efik Women. Photo: Connect Nigeria

The Efik and the meal in heaven

Abassi, the creator, was not too sure about the two humans he had created for he feared their ambition. He was on the verge of denying them the opportunity to live on earth if not for the intercession of his wife. He, however, gave one condition: that humans must take meals with him in heaven.  He forbade them from hunting, farming and procreating.

However, the female human went against Abassi and started growing food on earth and stopped showing up in heaven to eat.  The two humans worked the farm together and eventually had three children, whom they were hiding from Abassi.  When he discovered their discretion, he punished them with chaos and death.

Last Edited by:Nduta Waweru Updated: June 29, 2018

Conversations

Must Read

Connect with us

Join our Mailing List to Receive Updates

Face2face Africa | Afrobeatz+ | BlackStars

Keep Up With Global Black News and Events

Sign up to our newsletter to get the latest updates and events from the leading Afro-Diaspora publisher straight to your inbox, plus our curated weekly brief with top stories across our platforms.

No, Thank You