Asuom

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Asuom is to the Bulsa, what Ananse is to the Akan; a symbol of wisdom, mischief and often of villainy whose main delight is in using his cunning to outwit others. In Bulsa folktales, Asuom is portrayed as wise, shrewd and full of ideas and plans to exploit others whilst Apiuk (the Hyena) is quite the opposite. He represents the height of foolishness, imprudence and gluttony. Asuom however frequently overreaches himself by being too smart, and too greedy so that he ends up in trouble. But thanks to his ingenuity, he is often able to get out of trouble. Nevertheless, such a person cannot escape trouble forever. All stories of Asuom have a moral lesson: not to be too greedy or selfish or mischievous but to be kind, generous and considerate of others. 

The collection of stories of Asuom by this author is available in two volumes: Why the Chameleon Has a Broken Head and The Adventures of Asuom. Details of the two books are found below. 


Why the Chameleon has a Broken Head

"Why the Chameleon Has a Broken Head & other stories of Asuom" is the second in the Asuom Series which seeks to present 'Buluk to the World' by translating these popular folktales of the land into the English Language to reach a wider audience and hopefully enable them to be integrated into mainstream educational texts in time. 

Content: The Book contains the following tales: 
  • The Fattened Rams of Agoabiak
  • Which is more important – Age or Wisdom?
  • How Asuom Got A Handsome Mouth
  • Asuom and the Three Herculean Tasks
  • Asuom and the King's Roofing Beam
  • Asuom and the Honey Tree
  • Why the Lion Hunts Other Animals
  • The Gossip Trap
  • Why the Chameleon Has A 'Broken' Head (I)
  • Why the Chameleon Has A 'Broken' Head (II)

Look out for the book in the coming months at a bookshop near you. For more information about it and how you can buy a copy of this book, you may contact the author via the options below: 

Mobile 0246258194 
Email at: j.agandin2016@gmail.com 





The Adventures of Asuom

The Adventures of Asuom, I believe, is the first collection of Bulsa folktales written in English. It was published in 2015 by Afram Publications Ltd, a leading publishing house in Ghana. It is an easy to read book. Originally meant for Junior High School students but can be read by adults as well. It is packed with adventure, laughter, and many useful lessons. No matter your origin, age,and interests, you are sure to be entertained by these amusing tales. Why don't you try it for yourself?


To buy copies of this book, contact:

In Accra:

The Publisher: 

Afram Publications (Gh) Ltd.
Midway Lane, Abofu-Achimota, C184/22, Accra
P.O. Box M18, Accra.
Phone: +233 (0) 244314103 / +233 (0) 302412561
E-mail: info@aframpubghana.com / sales@aframpubghana.com

The Author: 

 John Agandin - 0246258194

In Sandema:

David Angaamba - +233 (0) 242776788 / +233 (0) 203064283

 In Tamale:
Wisdom Books and Stationery, T-poly Road, Tamale
+233 241861418



For a taste of some Bulsa folktales refer to the folktales tab on the main blog



Comments

  1. Macbonti11:43 pm, October 10, 2022

    So entertaining to read that I can't just take my eyes off each piece I come across . Hoping to get more of it. Thanks a million for such great pieces. Keep on bro. Never be discouraged irrespective of the challenge. There is none that is insurmountable

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