Kwaku Ananse
The Trickster
Storyteller, trickster and father.
From Ghana's Ananse storytelling traditionMeet the family
Meet the Family
Meet the family at the heart of the Great Web of Stories. Some characters come from Ghana's Ananse storytelling traditions, while original Ananse Adventures characters help connect those traditions with new journeys through Ghana's history and culture.
Kwaku Ananse and his family originate from Ghanaian folklore. Nana Abena is an original Ananse Adventures character. Artwork is shown as tasteful placeholders until the final character designs are supplied.
Aso
The Anchor
The wise and practical anchor of the family.
From Ghana's Ananse storytelling traditionNtikuma
The Questioner
Curious about history and evidence.
From Ghana's Ananse storytelling traditionTikenenkenen
The Inventor
Fascinated by science, craftsmanship and how things work.
From Ghana's Ananse storytelling traditionAfudohwedohwe
The Heart and Food Investigator
Explores food, farming, markets and community.
From Ghana's Ananse storytelling traditionNankonhwea
The Explorer
Curious about geography, nature and places.
From Ghana's Ananse storytelling traditionNana Abena
Keeper of Stories
Connects children with oral history and the knowledge of elders.
Original Ananse Adventures character