Ghana Culture Politics

Ananse Story: Why The Spider Is Bald? Kwaku Ananse,  the Spider,was invited to a cocktail party at His fathers-in-law’s house. He went with his wife.

Once upon a time, there lived a spider called Anansi. Though Anansi’s wife was a very good cook, the greedy spider loved nothing more than to taste other people’s food.

Ananse Story: The Princess’s Wedding. There was joy in the air as the villagers of the Asante tribe in Kumasi gathered for the three day celebration of the Crown Princess’s wedding.

Ananse Story: Friends Forever. There once lived a mouse and frog who were very good friends.

Kweku Ananse and His New Wife. Traditionally, Kweku Anansi is seen as a trickster. The word ‘Anansi’ means spider in Akan, but the character is sometimes portrayed as a man.