The story as it was told
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Twice in this story, the storyteller will ask you what Tortoise should do.
Endings
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Retold from the Konkomba (Likpakpaln) version told by Wajabuu Maakpork. Only one ending is the story as it was told. The others show what could have happened.
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Why the Tortoise Has a Cracked Shell
A Konkomba folktale from Northern Ghana
The storyteller asks: The calabash is in front of him. Who is it for?
- “Tizaabuni. That’s me!” (Keep it for himself)
- “For all of us. Let’s share.” (Share with his friends)
The story as it was told continues with the first choice.
The storyteller asks: His friends are flying away. What should Tortoise do?
- Send the birds for help (Ask them to tell his family)
- Say sorry to his friends (Admit he was greedy)
The story as it was told continues with the first choice.
The what-if endings
What if he shared?
What if he said sorry?
Story quiz
How well did you listen?
Question 1 of 5
What name did Tortoise give himself on the way to the wedding?