Welcome to AISA

Long time ago, at the beginning of the world, our ideas were formed by stories. And that has never changed. Natural phenomena were explained by myths and legends. Gods and heroes were made by men. And myths stood at the basis of all cultures in the world. Storytelling was born, and so was the storyteller.

Imagination was the driving force of creation. So, every culture in the world had their stories and their heroes. Our primary form of education was based on stories, whether it started by a story in a song, or a song in a story. We may easily conclude that, without a story, whatever exists is doomed to disappear without the trace of existence.

People of African origin, especially from the West Coast of the Mother continent, are scattered over the world by history. What we have in common are stories encapsulated in our heritage. Our story hero is Anansi. He keeps us connected and lives through every storyteller by the invisible and the invincible spiritual web.

Stories are great influencers in the process of becoming whatever we chose to be. Stories bind and they teach. In the hands of skillful, dedicated storytellers, they become living documents.

The myth of Anansi.

Anansi is male, a female and the Godmother of all stories. Anansi is half God and half man, ancient old and contemporary at the same time. He adapts to time and finds himself tempted to challenge the future.

In our mind, Anansi has elevated from sole trickster to everything that we may conceive him to be. So Anansi is you and he is me. He is dressed up in golden dust, and as we examine his behavior, we rejoice in his rehabilitation, glorify our awakening, and may become what we all wanted to be. Respected, joyful, blessed, heartwarming, mothers, fathers, youngsters, an army of healers, bright social beings. We are all Anansi.

About Anansi International Storytelling Academy

Anansi International Storytelling Academy is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of storytellers. Our mission is to provide a comprehensive education that combines traditional storytelling techniques with modern innovations. We envision a world where stories are used to bridge cultures and foster understanding. Our values include creativity, inclusivity, and excellence in every aspect of our teaching.

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