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In King Ansa’s palace, trust is everything—until a crafty rat and a loyal cat find themselves at odds over a secret. This Nigerian folktale unravels the origins of the age-old tension between cats and rats.
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Published 11/14/24
In this episode, we dive into one of ancient Egypt’s most mysterious tales, where fate and prophecy weigh heavily on a young prince. Born under a dark prediction, the prince’s destiny is marked by three creatures: a dog, a snake, and a crocodile, each lying in wait to bring about his demise. Despite his royal parents' efforts to protect him, the prince embarks on a journey of freedom and adventure, only to find himself face-to-face with the very threats foretold. Will he escape the fate woven...
Published 11/11/24
In this classic Zimbabwean folktale, The Midnight Goat Thief, we dive into the mischievous world of Hare and Baboon. Hare invites his loyal friend Baboon on a journey to a distant village for a feast, but things don’t go as planned. Through clever tricks and sly schemes, Hare’s true intentions come to light, leaving Baboon to learn a valuable lesson about trust and friendship. Join us for a story filled with laughter, trickery, and a lesson that reminds us all to choose our friends wisely. ...
Published 11/03/24
Journey deep into the heart of Cameroon with this age-old folktale, as we unravel the mysterious tale of a lone skull with an eerie voice and a profound message. This story weaves lessons of fate, consequence, and the ageless traditions of Cameroonian lore. Tune in for a mesmerizing tale that bridges the realms of the living and the unknown, revealing timeless truths that resonate across cultures.
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Published 09/22/23
Today's story is one from Uganda. Dive into this Ugandan folktale that weaves a captivating narrative around a cunning, insatiable dog and his relentless pursuits. Journey with us through the lush Ugandan landscapes, as we unravel the timeless lessons of desire, consequence, and the profound wisdom inherent in the African storytelling tradition. Prepare to be enchanted and perhaps, just a bit more wary of the cost of unchecked ambition.
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Published 09/20/23
Today's story is one from Angola. Dive into a tale of bravery, strategy, and compassion as we journey through the life of Angola's most revered queen, a beacon of hope and resilience for all ages.
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Published 09/15/23
Today's story is one from The Congo. Dive into a tale of fate, family, and the whispers of a magical river. Join Clement, Charles, and Michael on a journey of discovery, survival, and the unbreakable bond of brotherhood. From being left in the wilds of Congo to building a thriving community, their story is a testament to the enduring power of family ties and the guiding voice of nature."
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Published 08/31/23
Immerse yourself in the tale of Hassan, a humble Moroccan fisherman whose encounter with a magical golden fish changes his life and the lives of those around him. This captivating story of wisdom, selflessness, and kindness underscores the true essence of wealth - not material possessions, but the well-being of the community.
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Published 08/04/23
In this story, a small but cunning Tortoise and a powerful but prideful Elephant come head to head. The Elephant, feeling overshadowed by the Tortoise's growing reputation for cleverness, challenges him, only to be offered a seemingly simple task. What follows is a humbling lesson about strength, wisdom, and the dangers of underestimating others.
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Published 08/04/23
Today's story might sound a bit familiar as we have told a version of this story in the past. This story explains why jealousy and selfishness are widespread in the world.
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Published 03/15/22
Today's story takes us back to Zambia and is a story about the consequences of being selfish. Let me know any other lessons you learn by leaving a review.
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Published 03/12/22
Today's story is from Nigeria. This story explains why there are tortoise that live on land and tortoise that live in water.
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Published 03/10/22
Today's story takes us back to Zambia and is the story is about why till this day, you can still hear the Jackal howling at the moon.
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Published 03/01/22
Today's story focuses on the theme of ingratitude. In this story we see how the eagle's kindness was repaid by humans. This story teaches us to do onto others as we would like them to do to us.
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Published 02/01/22
Today's story teaches us three important rules to live a happy life according to the people of Marrakech in Morocco.
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Published 01/07/22
Today's story is from the Nuer people of Sudan.
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Published 12/28/21
Today's story is from the Efik-Ibibio people of Nigeria. This is a story of why thunder and lightning live in the sky.
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Published 12/27/21
Today's story takes us back to Zambia and is from the Baila people. This story is about the first murder and also tells about the curse placed on humans to continue killing each other.
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African folktales by Ceni, A; Chiuppi, Lorena
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Published 11/28/21
Today's story is a Togolese one that touches on themes of Jealousy, Love and selflessness.
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African folktales
by Ceni, A; Chiuppi, Lorena
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Published 11/28/21
Today's story is one that follows the wicked Shark and clever Monkey. It shows that we should never judge anyone by their looks, beautiful people can do horrible things.
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East African folktales : from the voice of Mukamba
by Kĩtukũ, Vincent Mũli wa
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Published 11/12/21
Today's story is from the Yoruba people of Nigeria. This is an origin story on how Yorubaland came to be.
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African myths by Husain, Shahrukh
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Published 11/05/21
Today's story takes us back to the Ashanti tribe in Ghana. In this story we follow Anansi whose greed is discovered by his family. We also see how they decided to teach him a lesson.
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Published 10/30/21
Today's story is from the Maasai tribe of Kenya. It shows how bravery can come from the most unlikely places
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Published 10/30/21
Today's story is from the Efik-Ibibio people of Cross Rivers State in Nigeria. This story follows the cunning nature of Effiong and how he used his wit to pay off his debt.
Moral Lesson: Be careful who you lend your money to.
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Published 10/20/21