From Class Clown to Culture Bearer: Taking Caribbean Folk Tales to the Next Level

Episode #39 | Yohance Henley

Yohance Henley shares his journey from reluctant high school student to passionate Caribbean storyteller and author, preserving cultural traditions through Anansi folk tales. His creative evolution spans oral storytelling, book publishing, illustration, and animation projects that bring Caribbean cultural values to new generations. Discover how ancient wisdom and Caribbean culture come together in stories that entertain, educate, and inspire readers of all ages.

 

Meet the man who’s updating ancient stories while preserving their cultural roots.

“Negativity spreads fast, but positivity spreads slow and stays longer. ”

Yohance Henley

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