Anansi
Videos
Anansi or Ananse is a character in Akan religion and folklore associated with stories, wisdom, knowledge, wit, mischievousness, cunning, and trickery, most commonly depicted as a spider. Anansi is a c
Gold covered staff held by Akan linguist court official
Illustration used by Puerto Rican storyteller Tere Marichal.
Orlando Jones
Videos
Orlando Jones is an American stand-up comedian and actor. He is known for being one of the original cast members of the sketch comedy series MADtv, for his role as the 7 Up spokesman from 1999 to 2002
Anansi
…Anansi (under the name "Mr. Nancy") living in America among several other mythological characters. In the television adaptation, he is portrayed by Orlando Jones. A later Gaiman novel, Anansi Boys, follows the sons of Anansi as they discover each other and their heritage…
Jones in 2015