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A collection of African bedtime stories narrated by a number of storytellers in different African languages and translated into English. These are stories that their own grandmothers told them at the ... more
FAQs about African Bedtime Stories:How many episodes does African Bedtime Stories have?The podcast currently has 13 episodes available.
July 31, 2025Tortoise and the Lizard's Tail (isiNdebele)This episode tells the story of a sneaky Lizard who steals from Tortoise, and teaches us about the being mindful of what we do to others.Narrated in isiNdebele by uGogo Lady MkandlaTranslated in English by Tanaka Mpofu...more6minPlay
July 28, 2025The Hare and the Baboon (isiNdebele)This episode tells the story of two friends – a trusting Baboon and a cheeky Hare – teaching us the importance of being careful when choosing who we befriend. Narrated in isiNdebele by uGogo Lady MkandlaNarrated in English by Tanaka Mpofu...more5minPlay
August 15, 2024The Selfish Man and the Fruit Tree (ChiShona)In this episode we hear the story of a selfish man who treated himself to delicious fruit while his family had no food.Narrated in chiShona by Mbuya Bizabane and in English by Eve-Tendai Mpofu....more10minPlay
August 10, 2024The Chicken & the Eagle's Needle (IsiNdebele)This short story teaches us about trust and the importance of taking care of other people's belongings. Narrated in IsiNdebele by uGogo Lady MkandlaNarrated in English by Eve-Tendai Mpofu...more5minPlay
August 10, 2024The New King (IsiNdebele)This episode is about an aging king who sets out to find someone to take over his throne, and teaches us about the importance of wisdom and honesty. Narrated in IsiNdebele....more11minPlay
September 11, 2023Tsuro and the King's Medicine (ChiShona)This episode tells the story of Tsuro, the Hare and her mission to retrieve medicine for the King, Shumba the Lion. The story teaches us the value of mental strength, as we hear about how Tsuro comes up with a plan to complete her task. Enjoy!...more15minPlay
August 02, 2023The Three Men and the River (IsiNdebele)In this episode, we are told the story of three brothers with rather unusual names and varying characteristics. The story teaches us the value of being proactive and the danger of greed. Narrated in isiNdebele by Gogo Mkandla....more7minPlay
July 24, 2023Why Kamba Has No Tail (ChiShona)This episode tells the story of Kamba the tortoise and why she doesn't have a tail. The story teaches us about the necessity of sacrifice. Enjoy!...more6minPlay
July 03, 2023The Day Tortoise Flew With the Birds (IsiNdebele)This episode tells the story of tortoise and how anger stopped him from doing what he was meant to do. Narrated in isiNdebele. Enjoy!...more5minPlay
July 01, 2023The Boy and His Coat (ChiShona)This episode tells a story about a boy who made a coat to impress others, and it teaches us about the importance of being true to oneself. Narrated in chiShona. Enjoy!...more6minPlay
FAQs about African Bedtime Stories:How many episodes does African Bedtime Stories have?The podcast currently has 13 episodes available.