Set in the early 19th century on a bend in the Niger River, the spiritual journey of Wênd Kûuni (Mooré for "God's Gift"), a young shepherd voyaging throughout the Mossi Kingdoms in the name of family and their search for identity. In the manner of African folk tale, Gaston Jean-Marie Kaboré's extraordinarily beautiful series deals primarily with childhood youth and explores the big questions of life through themes that make or undo our world; tolerance, exclusion, dialogue and distrust.
Set in the early 19th century on a bend in the Niger River, the spiritual journey of Wênd Kûuni (Mooré for "God's Gift"), a young shepherd voyaging throughout the Mossi Kingdoms in the name of family and their search for identity. In the manner of African folk tale, Gaston Jean-Marie Kaboré's extraordinarily beautiful series deals primarily with childhood youth and explores the big questions of life through themes that make or undo our world; tolerance, exclusion, dialogue and distrust.
In pre-colonial times a peddler crossing the savanna discovers a child lying unconscious in the bush. When the boy comes to, he is mute and cannot explain who he is.
In pre-colonial times a peddler crossing the savanna discovers a child lying unconscious in the bush. When the boy comes to, he is mute and cannot explain who he is. The peddler leaves him with a family in the nearest village.
In an early 19th century African village, Wend Kuuni – a young man, lives with his adopted family after his mother was killed as a witch. When Pughneere – his adopted sister – becomes ill, the villagers suspect Wend Kuuni.
In an early 19th century African village, Wend Kuuni – a young man, lives with his adopted family after his mother was killed as a witch. When Pughneere – his adopted sister – becomes ill, the villagers suspect Wend Kuuni. In order to save Pughneere's life (and his own) he must set out on a journey to find a healer.
