A Selection of Nigerian Folktales: Themes and Settings, which is one of Nigeria’s largest collections of folk stories containing 700 folktales taken from all the geo-political zones. Also, People, Animals, Spirits and Objects 1000 Folk Stories of Nigeria, containing 1000 tales rooted in Nigeria’s rich oral tradition, are as diverse as the cultures they reflect.

All the stories in Ben Tomoloju’s book are so thrilling, convincing and educa­tive. The author displays his rare prow­ess as a wordsmith with a difference.

It is therefore, strongly recommended for lovers of tradition, arts and culture as it is a masterpiece among the existing indigenous literatures in Africa.