Google has partnered Slum2School Africa and a team of celebrated Nigerian creators to unveil “Stories from Our Home,” a first of its kind Nigerian folktale and cultural colouring book for children.
The collaborative initiative aims to bridge the shortage of educational materials in Nigeria by placing 1,000 books directly into the hands of primary school pupils in underserved communities.
A group of creative contributors led by Broda Shaggi, alongside Falz, Layi Wasabi and others, gathered at an Imagination Workshop to share memories and cultural stories. The storytellers used the generative AI tool to translate their cultural ideas and heritage narratives into high-quality art that children can now take pride in and colour. The finished work was designed and published by Inked Memory, ensuring the final pages met appropriate educational and child-centered standards.
Founder, Slum2School Africa Otto Orondaam, said: “At Slum2School Africa, we have always believed that education is the most powerful tool for breaking the cycle of poverty.”
He noted that education begins long before a child enters a classroom, starting with the stories they hear and the materials they hold.
“Stories from Our Home is an extension of everything we stand for, ensuring that every child, no matter where they are born, has access to the resources and the identity that will shape their future,” Orondaam said.
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