African Children's Stories
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Brave Phumele
It’s another week of storytelling join us in our latest episode 'Brave Phumele,' A story about a girl who helped her village by removing a disturbing snake at the entrance. Do you want to know how she did it? Listen to the story to find out! This
Fisi Mlafi
Its another week of storytelling join us in our latest episode 'Fisi Mlafi,' A story about a hyena who driven by his greed, eats a girl stuck on a rock. Will the hyena be punished for this? Listen to the story to find out! Thisstory is published
Anzani, Mwanaanga
Embark on an enchanting journey with 'Anzani, Mwanaanga,' a story about a kid who would love to be an astronomer when he grows up. The story unfolds the mysteries in space from planets to asteroids and much more.How do we get to space? What does o
Anansi Awapa Watu Hadithi
Embark on an enchanting journey with 'Anansi Awapa Watu Hadithi,' a captivating Ghanaian folktale that delves into the clever exploits of Anansi, the spider trickster. In this timelesstale, Anansi undertakes daring challenges, such as capturing a
A House for Mouse
Step into another enchanting week of storytelling as wepresent 'A House for Mouse.' In this episode, we follow the mouse on its adventure to find a good place to sleep. Along the way, we discover the virtue of friendship as the mouse receives inv
Little Jojo's Long Tall Tale
Step into another enchanting week of storytelling as we present.Little Jojos Long Tall Tale. In this episode, we delve into the heart of the vibrant village of many shapes, led by its revered Chief, who has encountered an unexpected challenge. The joyou
A Giant Like no Other
Step into another enchanting week of storytelling as wepresent "A Giant Like No Other" by Both Khor Nyuon. What makes this tale exceptional is its unique twista giant whose actions not only refrained from causing destruction but, in a remarkab
Asiyesikia La Mkuu
Its another week of storytelling. Today, we bring you AsiyesikiaLa Mkuu by Joseph Sanchez Nadimo. 'Asiyesikia la mkuu, huvunjika guu' is a Swahili proverb that implies that if someone does not pay attention or heed advice, they might face conseq
Akatope
Its another week of storytelling. Today, we bring youAkatope by Alice Kariuki.Do you want to know who is Akatope and what happened to her? Listen to the story to find out. This story is published by the African Storybook Initiative. You can find an open
A Dancer's Tale
A Dancers Tale is a captivating and inspirational storythat delves into the life and achievements of Phylis Spira, as narrated by Samantha Cutler. This biographical narrative takes readers on a remarkable journey through the world of dance, shedding lig