The Moonlight Tales of Tortoise: Wisdom Stories from Igbo Land

Dr. Osmond Uchenna Ekwueme is a passionate preserver of Igbo cultural heritage. Born and raised in a traditional Igbo village, he was an eyewitness to the golden age of moonlight storytelling, when elders gathered children under the tree and taught wisdom through the tales of Tortoise.Dr. Ekwueme grew up listening to the stories that shaped his character, his values, and his understanding of community. Those evenings under the moon left an indelible mark on his life.Today, he watches with concern as modern civilization erodes the language, traditions, and communal bonds that once held Igbo families together. Television, mobile phones, and distracted parenting have replaced the storytelling circle. The Igbo language is fading. Children no longer sit at the feet of elders.The Moonlight Tales of Tortoise is his response to that loss. It is part story collection, part cultural preservation, and parts a call to action for parents, educators, and community leaders.Dr. Ekwueme holds a deep belief that the stories are not the past. They are the future, waiting for a voice.He lives with his family and continues to tell stories under the moonlight whenever he can. Read more