Podcast
Stories Mother Told: African Folktales
Episodes — page 4
- Moroccan Folktale: The Two Hunchbacks
Today's episode takes us back to Marrakech, Morocco. It is a very good example to always be kind to people for you never know where your blessings may come from. The story referen…
- South Sudanese Folktale: Ito Tricks His Own Family
For today's episode, we take a trip back to South Sudan. In this story, the cunning and greedy hare tries to fool his family in order to keep all the food to himself. This story te…
- Nigerian Folktale: The Medicine For Getting A Son
For today's episode, we will be visiting the Igbo people of Nigeria. This story shows how one good turn can lead to another. We also get to see how clever the Rabbit is. I hope you…
- Kenyan Folktale: The Elephant And The Hare
For today's episode, we will be visiting the Maasai people in Kenya. This story explores the concepts of greed, betrayal and of course the cunning nature of the Hare. I hope you en…
- Moroccan Folktale: The Three Figs
Today's episode is our first from the Northern parts of Africa. It takes us to Marrakech, Morocco. I hope you enjoy this piece of our history. So sit back and Relax, let me take y…
- Ghanaian Folktale: Anansi And Nothing
For today's episode, we are back with the Ashanti tribe in Ghana. This story highlights the importance of being true and trustworthy. We are once again shown Anansi's terrible qual…
- Kenyan Folktale: Why Zebras Have Striped Skin
Today's episode takes us to East Africa as we explore this Kenyan tale on the origin of Zebras. I hope you enjoy this piece of our history. Sit back and Relax, let me take you bac…
- South African Folktale: The Lion, The Jackal, And The Man
Today's episode takes us back to South Africa. In this story, we follow Lion on his experience of the Strength of Man. I hope you enjoy this piece of our history. Sit back and Rel…
- Ghanaian Folktale: Tit For Tat
Today's episode takes us back to the Ashanti people of Ghana. In this story, we see how the cunning Anansi is taught a lesson by his son, Kweku Tsin who decides to get even after A…
- Nigerian Folktale: The Legend Of Queen Moremi
Today's story is a bit different. We look into the legend of one of the most popular women in Nigeria, Queen Moremi Ajasoro. This story shows how she saved the people of Ile Ife th…
- South Sudanese Folktale: You Reap What You Sow
Today's story takes us to South Sudan for the first time! In this story we explore the concept of reaping what you sow and why it is important to be good. I hope you enjoy this sto…
- Ugandan Folktale: The King Of The Snakes
Today's story takes us to East Africa for the first time! Uganda to be specific. We listen to the story of the brave and wise Waswa and how he came to rule Kalungu. I hope you enjo…
- Congolese Folktale: Why The Crocodile Does Not Eat The Hen
Today's story comes all the way from Congo. It sees the gullible crocodile missing out on a meal after being confused by the hen. In this story, a reference to Nzambi is made. Nzam…
- Ghanaian Folktale: How Anansi The Spider Obtained The Sky God's Stories
Today we are back with the Ashanti people of Ghana and the very mischievous Anansi. On today's episode we get to find out how Anansi obtained all the stories from the sky god using…
- Nigerian Folktale: Why Hawks Eat Chickens
Today's story is about the Hawk and why he eats chickens. After listening to this story, you may understand the hawk better whenever you see him fly off with a chicken. So Sit back…
- Nigerian Folktale: Why The Flies Bother The Cows
Ever wondered why you always see flies perching on the eyes of cows? Well there is an entire story behind that and it all started at Queen Umos feast many years ago. So Sit Back, R…
- Nigerian Folktale: Why The Sun And Moon Live In The Sky
Today's story is one I haven't heard in a very very long time. I remember the first time I heard it, the sun was just starting to go down and we had just finished playing tag. My n…
- A West African Folktale: The Tortoise And The Hare
Today's story was arguably the most popular story of my childhood. It is a very popular folktale among West African countries but is widely known around the world from Aesop's Fabl…
- Congolese Folktale: The Value of a Person
Today's Story is from the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is a story that teaches the value of unity. In this story it explores how important each single unit of the body is, and…
- Nigerian Folktale: The Fisherman And The Ring
Today's Story is from the Hausa Tribe in Nigeria. It is a story of hard work, kindness and selflessness. Sit back, Relax and Enjoy. Let me take you back to Africa. This story was p…
