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What was a traditional African storyteller called?

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A griot jali or jeli is a West African historian, storyteller, praise singer, poet and/or musician.
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Answer: The correct answer is : The narrators were called griots

Explanation: The narrators often told ethical stories that helped prosper traditional African culture. Storytellers sometimes use riddles to involve listeners in the story. Some African narrators to make their stories more interesting, used singing, dancing and wearing masks.

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