THE TORTOISE, THE TREE & THE BAG : SANKOFA CREATIVE COMPETITION #5

PROVERB
ẸNÌ KAN KÌ Í GBỌ́N TÁN
(no-one is an island of knowledge)

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INTRODUCTION

Hello guys, I am so excited that Sankofa creative competition is back and awesome

In cased you are new to this , do not fret for Sankofa is an Adinkra symbol that translates to "go back and get it."

In this modern world of exposure a lot of information about our roots, cultures, tradition , proverbs and folklore are almost forgotten.

In the African traditional setting, many folklore tales are passed to generations mostly orally which can easily be forgotten if it is not put into writing.

Just like the Chinese whisper goes, the information or the story may change but in our context the morals and the lesson still remains the same.

So this competition is about show casing the beautiful African culture to the world and also to appreciate it.

Without any delay prepare for a story of lesson but first get ready to read your first story trailer.

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THE TRAILER

read in optimpus prime's voice

THIS SEASON IN SANKOFA CREATIVE COMPETITION

Prepare to read and epic trilling episode of your favorite story animal that you do not want as a pet in reality.

This slow bald tortoise is back again in this story of morals and lessons.

In an animal kingdom where all the characters go by their true animal names.

Damn it! just imagine there are 4 lions they will all be called "lion" attached with a number like prisoners(lion 1). Shit! I just love the animal kingdom.

A kingdom that no one has an idea of its location.

A kingdom where animal speaks.

A kingdom where animals are referred to as HE or SHE

A kingdom that all animals live in harmony.

Oh my days ... the kingdom is ZOOTOPIA...

...MIND BLOWN...

     So strap in, put on your seat belt for this bumpy ride featuring the conjurer of this version of the story remastered by yours truely @dante31 using his magic typing tool. Merlin got nothing on this.

CREDITS TO @misterakpan for setting up this contest where everybody is a winner

read on

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THE PLOT

  Long ago in an animal kingdom lived the wisest animal ever called the tortoise.

He was believed to be the wisest animal in the kingdom. He was full of himself and very proud.

He does not take any advise from anyone or seek council from anyone.

This four legged slow beast only believes in walking and talking to only his kind for he believes they are more superior in knowledge and understanding.

His reputation precedes him.

He earned this as a result of his deeds in the past.

However, overtime his character changed and his behavior to other animals.

The other animals detested his behavior.

They all decided to humble the tortoise so they gather together in the open place discussing on the strategy to use for the tortoise.

Since the tortoise is very smart, he will notice something was fishy if they met in secrets which would arouse his curiosity.

The tortoise does not concern himself with discussions of other animals.

This made it easier for the animals to conspire against him without any suspicion.

They come up with a plan to exploit his weakness.

First a diversion to draw his attention.

To pull this off, a task was given to the mouse to carry an heavy bag up on a tree.

The stage was set and ready.

On that day the tortoise was going about his business when he saw a mouse struggling to carry a bag up a tree.

The tortoise approached the little mouse and said "you are to small to lift this bag at your back"

The mouse turned and replied him; it is the only way to carry an heavy bag up the tree.

It is known that the tortoise always wants to prove that he has a better way of getting things done.

Moreso, he does not listen advice from other animals.

The little mouse told the tortoise to put the bag on his bag that it would help him climb the tree faster.

Tortoise could not believe his hears.

He would not give into taking advice from any animal not to speak of a mouse.

So he decided to put the bag on his neck.

When he started to climb but he could not make any progress.

In his quest to show his ultimate wisdom , other animals showed up one after the other till there was a huge gathering.

At this point, he became much more desperate to finish what he has started.

He struggled all day till it was evening all to no avail.

He turned back in shame.

All eyes were on him.

He became nervous then he cowardly asked the little mouse saying; How do I go about this?

The little mouse smiled that his cheeks were almost connecting with his ears.

He gave him the instructions as he stated earlier.

Put the bag behind you then climb up

The tortoise did it as instructed then placed the bag properly on a branch on the tree.

Then it occurred to the tortoise.

Why did you want the bag on the tree for you do not live here?

One of the animals came out, a monkey to be precise who then explained to the tortoise in native Yoruba Language

ẸNÌ KAN KÌ Í GBỌ́N TÁN
(no-one is an island of knowledge)

The monkey went on telling him that they gathered to discus how to get him in such a situation. The mouse was a bait put in the path he passes by everyday.

So their entire relied on him interacting with the mouse which they hoped would happen as it did.

Also they knew he would want to prove to the little mouse his wisdom which he also fell a victim of.

This event opened his eyes that others that he does not have all the knowledge as he thought he did.

This story was what led to the proverb to correct and teach people that thinks they know it all in Yoruba land.

THE END

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