Freeman Dwamena - "Ananseem Stories" lyrics

There is in Ghana story-feeling art called Ananseem. The name, which literally means Ananse stories, is used both for the body of stories told and for the storytelling performance itself. Although this story-telling is usually a domestic activity. Who is Ananse, and why should so many stories be told about him? Ananse appears to represent a kind of Everyman. He has penetrating awareness of the nature and psychology of human beings and animals. He also made to mirror in his behaviors fundamental human pa**ion, ambitions. Significantly, laughter is the main social response to Ananse as a character.