African Children's Stories

African Children's Stories

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African Children's Stories episodes

  • Kombo and the Moving Trees (NABU)

    It’s another week of storytelling tune in to our latest episode, 'Kombo and the Moving Trees' , a captivating story about Kombo and his friends exploring nature wonders in the forest. What happens after Naserian records the moving tree? Listen to the story to find out. This story is published by NABU Organization. You can find an openly licensed PDF version of the book here.

     

    Author: Kate Wanjira Kamau

    Illustration: Muhire Robert

    Narrator: Narisioi Tasighoi

    Host and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo

     

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    11 min
  • Nyuki na Tembo (NABU)

    Get ready for another captivating story! This week's episode features "Nyuki na Ndovu", a beautiful story curated by Long Ravy. In the story, the bee is assisted by the elephant to find his home.

    Do you know where the bee lives? Listen to the story to find out. This story is published by NABU Organization. You can find an openly licensed PDF version of the book here.

     

    Author: Long Ravy

    Illustration: Nshuti Manzi Christian

    Narrator: Magdalene Chorongo

    Host and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo

     

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    or through our social media channels to find out how you can get involved in
    this project:-)

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    3 min
  • Korongo na Sungura

    It’s another week of storytelling tune in to our latest episode, 'Korongo na Sungura' .This captivating story explores a friendship that eventually turns sour. What causes their bond to break? Listen to the story to find out. This story is published by the African Storybook Initiative.You can find an openly licensed PDF version of the book here.

     

    Author: Anne Kamau

    Illustration: Hesbonah Mogeni

    Narrator: Magdalene Chorongo

    Host and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo

     

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    or through our social media channels to find out how you can get involved in
    this project:-)

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    5 min
  • Amazing Daisy

    It’s another week of storytelling tune in to our latest episode, 'Amazing Daisy' This story portrays that every child’s dream is valid. It is a wonderful story about a chicken who wants to fly. Does Daisy make it to fly? Liaten to the story to find out. This story is published by the African Storybook Initiative. You can find an openly licensed PDF version of the book here.

     

    Author: Nozizwe Herero

    Illustration: Siya Masuku

    Narrator: Faith Wanja

    Host and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo

     

    You can reach us via [email protected]

    or through our social media channels to find out how you can get involved in
    this project:-)

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/Edutab_Africa

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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edutabafrica/

     


    5 min
  • Child as a Peacemaker

    It’s another week of storytelling join us in another week of storytelling in our latest episode, 'Child as Peacemaker.' This story highlights the importance of unity and looking out for one another. How does a child make peace?? Tune in to the story to find out. This story is published by the African Storybook Initiative. You can find an openly licensed PDF

    version of the book here.

     

    Author: John Nga’sike

    Illustration: Jacob Kono

    Narrator: Mishelle Lunga’tso

    Host and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo

     

    You can reach us via [email protected] or through our social media channels to find out how you can get involved in this project:-)

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    3 min
  • Berhe and the Snake

    It’s another week of storytelling, join us in another week of storytelling in our latest episode, 'Berhe and the Snake.' This story highlights the importance of seeking wisdom when we face difficult situations. Who provides the right guidance to Berhe? Tune in to the story to find out. This story is published by the African Storybook Initiative. You can find an openly licensed PDF version of the book here.

     

    Author: Abraham Mebrahtom

    Illustration: Adonay Gebru

    Narrator: Mishelle Lunga’tso

    Host and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo

     

    You can reach us via [email protected]

    or through our social media channels to find out how you can get involved in
    this project:-)

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    Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/edutab.africa

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    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edutabafrica/

     

    5 min
  • Mazingira Yetu, Jukumu Letu!

    Get ready for another captivating story! This week's episode features "Mazingira Yetu, Jukumu Letu" (Our Environment, Our Responsibility), a beautiful story curated by Rebecca Njuguna. The story explores the consequences of both caring for and neglecting

    our environment.

    Do you make a conscious effort to protect the environment? This story, published by the African Storybook Initiative, offers a powerful message

    for all ages. You can find an openly licensed PDF
    version of the book here.

     

    Author: Rebecca Njuguna

    Illustration: Catherine Groenewald

    Narrator: Magdalene Chorongo

    Host and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo

     

    You can reach us via [email protected]

    or through our social media channels to find out how you can get involved in
    this project:-)

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/Edutab_Africa

    Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/edutab.africa

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/edutab-africa/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edutabafrica/

     


    6 min
  • Mojo na Kobe

    It’s another week of storytelling join us in our latest episode 'Mojo na Kobe,' A story about a wonderful friendship which later ends because of betrayal. Aren’t you curious to know who betrayed the other? Listen to the story to find out! This story is published by the African Storybook Initiative. You can find an openly licensed PDF version of the book here.

     

    Author: Monica Oyovwevotu Dale

    Illustration: Edwin Irabor

    Narrator: Fatma Said

    Host and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo

     

    You can reach us via [email protected]

    or through our social media channels to find out how you can get involved in
    this project:-)

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/Edutab_Africa

    Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/edutab.africa

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/edutab-africa/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edutabafrica/

     

     


    4 min
  • Brave Phumele

    It’s another week of storytelling join us in our latest episode 'Brave Phumele,' A story about a girl who helped her village by removing a disturbing snake at the entrance. Do you want to know how she did it? Listen to the story to find out! This story is published by the African Storybook Initiative. You can find an openly licensed PDF version of

    the book here.

     

    Author: Zandile Malaza

    Illustration: Simon Mokoena

    Narrator: Mishelle Lung’atso

    Host and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo

     

    You can reach us via [email protected]

    or through our social media channels to find out how you can get involved in
    this project:-)

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/Edutab_Africa

    Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/edutab.africa

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/edutab-africa/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edutabafrica/

     

     


    5 min
  • Fisi Mlafi

    It’s another week of storytelling join us in our latest episode 'Fisi Mlafi,' A story about a hyena who driven by his greed, eats a girl stuck on a rock. Will the hyena be punished for this? Listen to the story to find out! This story is published by the African Storybook Initiative. You can find an openly licensed PDF version of the book here.


    Author: John Ng’asike

    Translator: Translators Without Borders

    Illustration: Salim Kasamba

    Narrator: Fatma Said

    Host and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo

     

    You can reach us via [email protected]

    or through our social media channels to find out how you can get involved in
    this project:-)

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/Edutab_Africa

    Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/edutab.africa

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/edutab-africa/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edutabafrica/

     

     


    6 min

About African Children's Stories

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African Children’s Stories Podcast is a joyful space for children, parents, and educators to explore storytelling and grow a strong reading culture across Africa. Through engaging read-alouds, we spark imagination, build literacy, and celebrate African voices. We read stories sourced from African Storybook and NABU, which are shared freely under open licenses. Episodes feature folktales, early math, nature stories, and lessons in kindness.

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