This is a morbid cautionary tale from Busoga in Uganda. It was told by Christopher Baseuse from the AbaiseKiranda clan. It was recorded by historian David Cohen at Baseuse’s home on 7 October 1966.
Busoga Folklore
This story is based on the folklore called “The famine” which was collected by Mrs George Baskerville. I think the name change is more fitting. lol.