The Man Who Tried to Cheat Death – A Yoruba Folktale of Greed and Tragic End 😱

Описание: The Man Who Tried to Cheat Death – A Powerful Yoruba Folktale of Greed, Lies & Tragic End 😱
People say death knocks once…
In the ancient village of Aketu, death didn’t knock.
It walked freely through homes, farms, and dreams.
This is the chilling Yoruba folktale of Akin – a lazy man who hated hard work, met a demon pretending to be Death in the forbidden bush, and began predicting deaths before they happened… for money.
He rose from poverty to riches, married seven wives, and became feared and respected as a false prophet.
But when real death came for the one he loved most, everything crumbled.
What happens when you try to bargain with Death?
When lies catch up and greed destroys everything?
Watch this timeless African moral story told in the classic griot style – full of suspense, heartbreak, righteous witches, a terrifying demon, and the ultimate tragic downfall.
Perfect for lovers of African folktales, Yoruba stories, moral lessons, horror tales, and deep life warnings.

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