26/04/2024
Title: The Enchanted Bride
In the picturesque village of Azura, Mama, the stunning bride, was preparing to marry the prince, Kofi. Her beauty was renowned throughout the land, and her wedding day was eagerly anticipated by all. The villagers had gathered to celebrate the union of the prince and his beloved, and the atmosphere was filled with joy and excitement.
Just as the festivities were concluding, a mysterious and jealous village witch, Akua, cast a spell on Mama, causing her to vanish into thin air. The witch, who had two daughters of her own, was bitter that they couldn't find suitable husbands, and she sought revenge by enslaving the beautiful bride.
Mama found herself on Akua's remote farm, forced to toil in the fields from dawn till dusk. Despite her dire circumstances, she held onto hope and sang Afro-folk songs, her voice echoing across the landscape, hoping someone would hear her pleas for help.
One of her favorite songs was:
"Oyigiyigi, oyigiyigi
My heart is heavy, my soul is tired
Oyigiyigi, oyigiyigi
I long to be free, to be with my love"
Back in the village, Prince Kofi was distraught over his bride's disappearance. He searched far and wide, but to no avail. Every night, he would hear the haunting melodies of Mama's songs in his dreams, but he couldn't pinpoint their origin.
Days turned into weeks, and weeks into months. Mama's hope began to dwindle, but she continued to sing, her voice a beacon of resilience.
One day, a hunter named Kwame stumbled upon the farm while on a hunt. He heard Mama's enchanting voice singing:
"Kuku ku ku, kuku ku ku
My love, my love, where are you?
Kuku ku ku, kuku ku ku
Come find me, my heart is true"
Intrigued, Kwame followed the sound and found a woman in a tattered wedding dress, her beauty still radiant despite her dire circumstances. Mama, recognizing the hunter, fled in terror, for the curse would be broken if she was seen by anyone.
Kwame chased after her, finally cornering her in a nearby clearing. Mama, realizing the hunter meant no harm, explained her situation, and Kwame vowed to help her. Together, they returned to the village, where Prince Kofi was overjoyed to be reunited with his bride.
The witch, Akua, was captured and brought to justice, her evil deeds punished by the villagers. Mama and Prince Kofi remarried, their love stronger than ever, and they lived happily ever after.
As they danced at their second wedding celebration, Mama sang once more, her voice filling the air:
"Akwaaba, akwaaba
Welcome, welcome
Akwaaba, akwaaba
Love has conquered all"
The villagers joined in, their voices harmonizing in joy and celebration, as the enchanted bride and her prince lived out their days in happiness and peace.
Other Afro-folk songs Mama sang during her time on the farm:
- "Mmoa yena, mmoa yena" (My heart is crying, my heart is crying)
- "Eyi su nya, eyi su nya" (My love, my love, come and find me)
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