Folklore · The Gambia · Animated short
The Price of a Memory
The Story
The Price of a Memory is a Gambian folktale-inspired animated short exploring love, sacrifice, and the unseen cost of our choices. Rooted in the magic of African storytelling, it invites audiences to reflect on what truly makes our connections with loved ones unforgettable.
Created by Blessing John Aseweje, the film brings folktale-inspired storytelling into animation, opening a space to consider the relationship between memory, love and the choices we make.
What makes a connection unforgettable? What might we give up to hold on to it? These questions sit at the heart of the film's invitation to reflect on the people and memories we treasure.
Watch the short above, then explore the Gambian folklore collection to discover other ways stories travel between generations and into new creative forms.
Editorial note
This is a contemporary Gambian folktale-inspired creative work, not a transcription of a specific traditional tale. The description and creator credit were supplied by Her African Culture; the film remains hosted on its original YouTube channel, Lupeh Gambia.
Cultural Context
African storytelling continues to find new forms through film, animation and digital creativity. This short is included in the Gambian folklore collection as a contemporary work inspired by folktale storytelling, alongside records of oral traditions and legends.
Contributor: Blessing John Aseweje
Language: English · Consent: Public YouTube embed; rights remain with the creator · Verification: Creator credit supplied by Her African Culture
