A poor hunter spares an antelope's life, and in return, the antelope promises him fortune. There is one condition: he must return a magic egg to her in seven years.
Shamazulu, a girl with a large nose, is mocked by her village until a young warrior asks for her hand in marriage. She must decide if she has the courage to leave her family and go with him.
A dying old man promises his son, Kossi, an inheritance of "three truths." Kossi must discover what these truths are to decode his father's final message.
Banfa is offended by a gift he receives from his uncle and discards it. His brother, Namori, retrieves the gift and makes a meaningful discovery.
In Burkina Faso, Malika secretly follows her elders to a wedding celebration. Through her bravery, they manage to overcome the dangers they face during the journey
Adamel, the adopted son of a marabout (a West African religious leader), confronts the king's wrestler, Mbur. Adamel promises to win the fight and, if victorious, demands that the king grant freedom to all his servants.