fuNzi (Mfuzi) Fjort (Republic of the Congo)
The mythical blacksmith of the Fjort. After the Fjort received the gift of fire from a river deity, Funzi appeared and taught them how to work in iron and copper. This culture hero is also credited with creating lightning when his hammer struck sparks from his anvil

Taken from African Mythology A to Z – Library Binding – May 1, 2010- Second Edition – Written by Patricia Ann Lynch (Author), Jeremy Roberts Dr (Editor) – Copyright © 2004, 2010 by Patricia Ann Lynch