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Podcast

African Story Magic with Gcina Mhlophe

with East Coast Radio Podcasts

26 episodesLatest Feb 5, 2025
EnglishKids & FamilyArtsBooks
Step into the wonderful world of African storytelling with Gcina Mhlophe. In the multi-award-winning African Story Magic with Gcina Mhlophe, Gcina shares many of the tales you grew up with plus new stories – so we can keep the magic of African storytelling alive for new generations. Season 2 of African Story Magic is proudly brought to you by McDonalds Happy Meal Readers. Listen to each episode in either English or isiZulu and let's keep the storytelling magic alive! This podcast series is a proud collaboration between Gcina Mhlophe and East Coast Radio. #AfricanStoryMagic #GcinaMhlophe #Podcasts Accolades for African Story Magic: Winner of Podcast of the Year at the 2024 DStv Content Creator Awards Silver winner at the 2024 New Generation Awards Bronze winner at the 2024 Bookmark Awards Honourable Mention for Excellence in Podcasting at the 2023 DStv Content Creator Awards Best in Fiction at the 2023 APVA Awards More about Dr Gcina Mhlophe: Dr Gcina Mhlophe is a celebrated author, storyteller, and founding director of the Gcinamasiko Arts & Heritage Trust. Her works have been translated into multiple languages, including all official South African languages and even Braille. Dr Mhlophe has directed her theatrical plays in the USA, UK, and Greenland, with her most renowned and studied work being "Have You Seen Zandile?" She has been awarded honorary doctorates from eight universities globally and has received numerous accolades, such as the SAMA, OBBIE, and Joseph Jefferson Awards, as well as the SAFTA Lifetime Achievement award for her acting and contributions to film in South Africa. As a leading figure in South African storytelling, her birthday, October 24th, has been designated National Storytelling Day since 2019, celebrated at her own venue, The Storytelling Tree, in Durban. • Follow the podcast or listen via the ECR website under Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or Apple Podcasts!
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Episodes — page 2

  1. iNgwenya neNhliziyo yeNkawu (S1 Epi3 in isiZulu)

    In the latest episode of ‘African Story Magic with Gcina Mhlophe’, we’re transported to the mighty Ngwenya River in KwaZulu-Natal. It’s a tale that captivated Dr Mhlophe as a child…

    13:41
  2. Jabulani and the Lion (S1 Epi2 in English)

    In episode two of African Story Magic with Gcina Mhlophe, our award-winning storyteller shares one of the most popular stories she’s told over the decades: ‘Jabulani and the Lion’.…

    08:44
  3. UJabulani neBhubesi (S1 Epi2 in isiZulu)

    In episode two of African Story Magic with Gcina Mhlophe, our award-winning storyteller shares one of the most popular stories she’s told over the decades: ‘UJabulani neBhubesi’.…

    11:28
  4. Mazanendaba Searches for Stories (S1 Epi1 in English)

    The story of Mazanendaba, the woman who went to the bottom of the ocean to find stories from the spirit people, simply had to be our first one in this special podcast series. Mazan…

    09:44
  5. uMazanenda uthungatha inganekwane (S1 Epi1 in isiZulu)

    The story of Mazanendaba, the woman who went to the bottom of the ocean to find stories from the spirit people, simply had to be our first one in this special podcast series. Mazan…

    14:41
  6. African Story Magic with Gcina Mhlophe (Season 1 Promo)

    Embark on a journey into the enchanting world of African storytelling with the award-winning Gcina Mhlophe. African Story Magic with Gcina Mhlophe launches 1 March 2023. ***…

    00:30
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