Syankombo

A children's book conceived and produced by the community publishing process: gathered from oral sources; then narrated, recorded, transcribed and translated from the indigenous language. The story tells of Syankombo, the youngest of three sisters. When the errant older sisters follow their new boyfriends with the intention of finding and marrying them, Syankombo goes after them. She uses her magic powers to save them from the boys who turn out to be lions. After many adventures she brings her sisters safely home. Syankombo is rewarded by her family and her community with a special egg. The egg grows bigger and bursts, and out of it come cattle, goats, chickens, sheep and many other riches and resources. Syankombo the goes on to become the first woman chief of her people.