Throughout the diverse cultures of West Africa, women have been recognized as the custodians of oral traditions and folk narratives. The roles of Muslim women as the nurturers and first teachers in their households are confirmed by their association with storytelling, which captures wisdom, knowledge, wit, morality, fantasy, and artistic communication.

Activities concerning major life transitions such as family preparations for birth, naming, puberty rites, weddings, and funerals are established storytelling events for Muslim women in West Afric…