"The Yemoja (fish people) has always been a vital part of the Yoruba belief system. The Yoruba's believe that there are worlds within our world and the underwater realm of the Yemoja is just one of them. What you would call myths and superstitions are indeed stories lost in time.
Most African languages had no written form, so our ancestors passed down their knowledge, wisdom, and documentation of their experiences through oral tradition. The people of this town have always had contact with the water people and they have always lived among us," Baba Fatomi explained.
"But how can you be so sure, Baba," I asked.?
"If a youngling possesses more new clothes than the aged, he or she can't possess more rags than the aged. I am a chief priest of Orunmila the god of wisdom, you don't think I know what I speak of?
"You wouldn't be here asking me about the Yemoja if you haven't had a glimpse of reality, child."
"I told you, it's for a school project," Zaynab interrupted.