GHANA'S ANANSE STORIES REIMAGINED WITH CARTOONS, CYCIL ABBAN, PARABLES

Take a dive into the fascinating world of Ghanaian rich folklore and culture with "Chronicles of Ananse", an 8-episode mini documentary series by Parables Studio.

For centuries, Ananse has spun webs of adventure, teaching us lessons about life, morality and the power of cleverness. But what's behind this iconic character? what makes him unique? And how do we bring him to life in a way that is both authentic and innovative?

Cycil Abban, the creative genius behind Ghana's first animated feature film "Ananse Must Die" (2007), and the recently launched “Ananse Heritage Project"(2025) is on to unravel the legendary Kweku Ananse like never before.

With years of experience in exploring the spider king stories, spanning from graphic novels to animated shorts and webisodes, Cycil shares his insights into Ananse's evolution, his place in Akan culture and the inspirations behind his redesign, and the process of bringing this iconic character to life on screen.

Get ready to be educated and uncover the mysteries of Ananse, a figure who’s captured imaginations by the fireside for centuries.

Join Cycil on this adventure into Ghana's rich cultural heritage and storytelling traditions.

It's ananse stories reimagined with cartoons

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