African Children's Stories

Our story today is about a boy named Aki. On his way home from school, Aki discovers a tiny kitten all alone… and what begins as a simple act of kindness turns into a beautiful friendship. 

The story explores love, care, and what it means to take responsibility for someone who needs you. Let’s find out what Aki does when he meets his new little friend…

Listen keenly and don’t forget to answer fun questions that pop up along the way

This story is published by the African Storybook Initiative. You can find an openly licensed PDF version of the book here.

Author: Stacy Baoteng

Illustrator: Children at the Accra Central Children’s Library

Narrator: Lazarus Muthenya

Host and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo

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My little friends, I would like to ask you one question: Have you ever met someone who really loves animals?

In today’s story, we will meet a girl called Fana. Fana loves animals very much. She enjoys feeding them, playing with them, and taking care of them every day.

But one day, something unexpected happens at school… Something that makes Fana think quickly and act bravely.

What do you think happened? And what did Fana do? 

Listen keenly, and don’t forget to answer the fun questions that pop up along the way. Have fun!

This story is published by the African Storybook Initiative. You can find an openly licensed PDF version of the book here.

Author: Foziya Mohammed 

Illustration: Jesse Breytenbach

Translator: Ursula Nafula

Narrator: Magdalene Chorongo

Host and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo

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Our story today is a Ghanaian folktale titled How Stories Came to People. Imagine that. No folktales. No animal adventures. No ‘long long ago.’ Just silence.

But high up in the sky, the Sky God had locked all the stories in a wooden box! And people were very sad… Because stories make us laugh, think, dream, and sometimes behave ourselves.

So who dared to climb to the sky to ask for stories? Do you want to find out? Listen keenly and don’t forget to answer fun questions that pop up along the way. Have fun!

This story is published by the African Storybook Initiative. You can find an openly licensed PDF version of the book here.

Author: Ghanaian Folktale

Illustration: Wiehan De Jager

Narrator: Mungai Kang’ong’oi

Host and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo

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Kwasindamana?! Welcome to our Mother Tongue series, a celebration of the language of home, the language of identity, and our African culture.

Our story today is called "Wawuda Mkande." Yes, a Kidawida story about a girl and her stepmother who grow fond of each other. It teaches us the deepest lessons about patience, forgiveness, and love. Enjoy!

This story is published by the African Storybook Initiative. You can find an openly licensed PDF version of the book here.

Author: Rukia Nantale

Illustration: Benjamin Mitchely

Translator: Martha Mkanyika

Narrator: Magdalene Chorongo

Host and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo

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Our story today is titled ‘Chisoni Befriends Fish.’ It is about a boy who went to the river to catch fish… but instead, he caught something else.

Not treasure. Not a monster. Not even a golden fish that grants three wishes.

Do you want to find out what he caught? Listen keenly, and don’t forget to answer fun questions that pop up along the way. Have fun!

This story is published by the African Storybook Initiative. You can find an openly licensed PDF version of the book here.

Author: Nazinomwe Reading Group

Illustration: Yankho Chabwera, Nazinomwe Reading Group

Narrator: Aleya Kassam

Host and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo

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Our story today is about a little girl called Kirabo. Kirabo is a quiet and shy girl both at home and at school. She does not have friends yet, will she get one? Let’s find out! Listen keenly, and don’t forget to answer fun questions that pop up along the way. Have fun!

This story is published by NABU Organization. You can find an openly licensed version of the book here.

Author: Elias Hakizamungu

Illustration: Emmanuel Bagirishya

Translation: James Nyaga

Narrator: Mo Nyarinda

Host and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo

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Our story today is titled Little Leaders: Keeping Our Environment Clean.  Have you ever walked somewhere and thought ‘Hmm… this place needs serious help’ ? Like serious-serious?

Well… today’s story takes us to a place called Lumbazi. And let me warn you… if you don’t like bad smells, flying papers, and surprise broken bottles  you might want to hold your nose!

But here’s the twist… children are the heroes in this story. Want to find out what they did? Listen keenly, and don’t forget to answer fun questions that pop up along the way. Have fun!

This story is published by the African Storybook Initiative. You can find an openly licensed PDF version of the book here.

Authors: Ruth Asuquo and Gideon Eyo

Illustration: Gedeon Eyo, Kelvin Obi, Victoria Orok

Narrator: Tervashima Ayede

Host and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo

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Today’s story is titled ‘Elephant and Lion’s Friendship.’ It is about a very brave Lion,,,,a very gentle Elephant,,,and a very naughty Hyena,,,What happens between the Elephant and the Lion? And how does Hyena come in? Want to find out? Listen keenly and don’t forget to answer fun questions that pop up along the way. Have fun!

This story is published by the African Storybook Initiative. You can find an openly licensed PDF version of the book here.

Author: David Chineme Ejeagba

Narrator: Aleya Kassam

Host and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo

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Today’s story is titled Shyaka and His Friends. The story is all about friendship, caring, and teamwork! We are going to meet Shyaka, a cheerful boy who loves playing around with his friends Mwiza and Sano. But something unexpected happens… and oh ho ho! Want to find out? Listen keenly, and don’t forget to answer fun questions that pop up along the way. Have fun!

This story is published by NABU Organization. You can find an openly licensed version of the book here.

Author: Pascaline Munezero

Illustration: Muhire Robert

Translation: James Nyaga

Narrator: Mo Nyarinda

Host and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo

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My little friends, I would like to ask you something… have you ever seen friends who live close to each other but never play together? Today, we have a very exciting story about two boys, Ntwali and Mukiza, who end up creating a brand-new game. This game brings them together and makes them the best of friends. What do you think this new game they invented could be? Listen carefully, and don’t forget to answer the fun questions that appear in the middle of the story. Have fun!

This story is published by NABU Organization. You can find an openly licensed version of the book here.

Author: Marie Louise Mukamukunzi

Illustration: David Niyonkuru

Translation: James Nyaga

Narrator: Mungai Kang’ong’oi

Voice actors: Jane Kimani, Victor Mmulah

Host and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo

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