African Children's Stories

In today’s story, we are meeting someone very special, someone who loves children, loves stories, and teaches with all her heart. Can you guess who it is? That’s right, it's Teacher Akinyi! 

She’s not just any teacher; she’s the kind who makes learning colors, letters, and even nap time fun! So, let’s see what makes Teacher Akinyi everyone’s favourite. Listen keenly, and don’t forget to answer fun questions that pop up along the way. Have fun!

Author: Lawrence A. Konjuro

Illustration: Lawrence A. Konjuro

Translation: Vusi Malindi

Narrator: Innocent Amanyisie Kapenda

Host and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo

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It’s another week of storytelling, tune in to our latest episode, ‘Numbers and Animals' Are you ready to count  animals today? Let’s go on an adventure by the river, where numbers and creatures come alive. Remember, you can count on your fingers, your toes, or even clap as we go!” 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 PDF version of the book here

Author: Kate Wanjira Kamau

Illustration: Bruno Iradukunda

Narrator: Lazarus Muthenya

Host and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo

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Today’s story is called ‘Rafiki Yanyu, Adui Yangu’. It’s about a boy named Bobo, who had many friends, but one friendship with a boy called Jeuri brought him an unexpected challenge. Can friendship be a blessing or a curse? Listen to the story to find out! Don’t forget to answer fun questions that pop up along the way. Have fun!

Author: Smangaliso Molebale

Illustration: Thulani Mhlanga

Translation: Brigid Simiyu

Narrator: Magdalene Chorongo

Host and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo

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Today’s story is titled, ‘My Good Friends.’  It’s about a girl called Sopuruchi who can’t wait to see her friends again after a long weekend. She tells us all about their kindness, the little ways they help her, and how she does her best to be just as good friend in return. So… what makes your friends special? Listen closely 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 bookversion of the book here.

Author: Thecla Uzozie

Illustration: Philip Izagi

Translation: Emenike Chikeluba

Narrator: Magdalene Chorongo

Host and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo

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Today’s story is titled, Anansi, Kunguru na Mamba. This storytakes us all the way to Ghana — and guess who’s back? That’s right! Our favorite tricky spider, Anansi! What happens when a smart trickster, a noisy crow, and a sneaky crocodile cross paths? Can they work together — or is someone about to be outsmarted? Listen to the story to find out!  Don’t forget to answer the fun questions that pop up in the middle of the story. 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 Folktales

Illustration: Wiehan De Jager

Translation: Mutugi Kamundi

Narrator: Magdalene Chorongo

Host and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo

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Today’s story is titled, Internet Safety. Have you everused the internet to play games? Or watch videos? Or maybe do your homework? The internet is like a big playground, but like any playground, we need to learn how to play safely. This story will teach us how to stay safe and smart while surfing the internet. Are there bad people who use the internet? Listen to the story to find out! Don’t forget to answer the fun questions that pop up in the middle of the story. Have fun!

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

Author: Patricia Ndlovu

Illustration: Sibusiso Khumalo

Narrator: Magdalene Chorongo

Host and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo

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Today’s story is titled, During the Storm, you were myRainbow Fish. It is a story about a girl named Dineo, who really wanted a cellphone, but what she found was much more than a gadget. She found a way to grow , learn and shine through the help of an unexpected friend! Who is this friend? Listen to the story to find out! Don’t forget to answer the fun questions that pop up in the middle of the story. Have fun!

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Author: Mathai Monyakane

Illustration: Mathai Monyakane

Narrator: Magdalene Chorongo

Host and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo

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Today’s story is titled, Bi Simu. In this story, we meet Bi Simu — a woman with five phones, each with its own special purpose. You’ll be amazed to find out how she uses them! Through this story, we’ll learn about the importance of technology in our everyday lives and how we can use it in positive ways — to communicate, to help others, and to bring joy.

Listen carefully, and don’t forget to answer the fun questions that pop up in the middle of the story. Have fun!

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

Author: Ursula Nafula

Illustration: Marion Drew

Narrator: Magdalene Chorongo

Host and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo

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Today’s story is titled Granny’s Phone. Have you ever taught someone—like your granny—how to use a new gadget? Well,,, this story is from a village called GaNchabeleng, and it’s about a clever girl named Mmabotse, her loving granny, and how a simple idea helped them stay connected.
Are you ready to find out how a cellphone changed everything? Listen closely 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: Diana Tebeila

Illustration: Diana Tebeila

Narrator: Mungai Kang’ong’oi

Host and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo

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In a world where technology is advancing faster than ever, one TV anchor is on a mission to uncover the secrets of artificial intelligence. Meet Ann—a bold show host ready to ask the big questions. But today’s interview isn’t with a scientist or an inventor. No, today, Ann sits across from something… different. A mind without a body. A voice without a face. An intelligence that exists only in thedigital world. Who—or what—is ChatGPT? And how does it know so much? Let’s find out as Ann interviews AI! Listen closely and don’t forget to answer questions that pop up a long the way. This story is published by African Storybook. You can find an openly licensed PDF version of the book here

Author: Nina Orange

Illustration: Kenneth Boyowa Okitikpi

Narrator: Magdalene Chorongo

Host and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo

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