The Lizard Prince and More Hausa Folktales

The Lizard Prince and more Hausa Folktales is a selection of folklore thought to have originated from the Hausa people. The Hausa are native to the northern part of Nigeria. The cultural influence of this ethnic group however stretches much further out into the West Africa region. The themes of most folktales of the Hausa derive from the largely animist and Islamic influences, as well as strong respect for traditional offices and leaders.