African Children's Stories

African Children's Stories

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African Children's Stories episodes

  • Hakimu Asiyekuwa na Busara

    We are excited to bring you another captivating Swahili story; Hakimu Asiyekuwa na Busara. Do you think you can make a

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

     

    Author: Magabi Eynew Gessesse and Elizabeth Liard

    Translation: Ursula Nafula

    Illustration: Brian Wambi

    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

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    11 min
  • Clever Jackal and Foolish Crow

    Clever Jackal and Foolish Crow is an enchanting story of cunning schemes, misplaced trust, and unexpected friendship. Why don’t you listen to the story and find out why the jackal is regarded as clever while the crow is considered foolish? This story is published by the African Storybook

    Initiative. You can find an openly licensed PDF version of the book here.

     

    Author: Kholeka Mabeta

    Illustration: Benjamin Mitchley

    Narrator: Hwang Saehui

    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
  • Anansi Mwenye Wivu

    We are excited to bring you another captivating Swahili story; Anansi Mwenye Wivu (Anansi the Jealous One) which is a Ghanaian folktale.  Is it good to be jealous? 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.

     

    Translation: Ursula Nafula

    Illustration: Wiehan de Jager

    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/

    3 min
  • Anansi Mvivu

    We are excited to bring you another captivating Swahili story; Anansi Mvivu which

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

     

    Translation: Brigid Simiyu

    Illustration: Wiehan de Jager

    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
  • Binti Wa Mfalme Kayanja

    We are excited to bring you another captivating Swahili story; Binti Wa Mfalme Kayanja. This story is published by the African Storybook Initiative. You can find an openly licensed pdf version

    of the book here.

     

    Author: Amana Yunus

    Illustration: Brigid Simiyu

    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/

     


    8 min
  • Amara and the Magic Tree

    Are you ready to embark on an enchanting journey filled with wonder and magic? Amara and the Magic Tree opens the floor for you. This story is published by the African Storybook Initiative. You can find an openly licensed pdf version of the book here.

     

    Author: Tasnim Muradmia

    Illustration: Tasnim Muradmia

    Narrator: June Kairi

    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
  • A Father's Lesson

    Have you ever wondered one of the lessons that a father could teach his son? Our Today’s podcast has an answer for you. This story is published by the African Storybook Initiative. You can find an openly licensed pdf version of the book here.

     

    Author: Abraham Bereket

    Illustration: Adonay Gebru

    Narrator: June Kairi

    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
  • Leopard and Squirrel

    It's another week and a year of storytelling!  We bring you Leopard and Squirrel, whose friendship ended. Want to find out why?  Listen to this podcast to find out. The African Storybook Initiative publishes this story. You can find an openly licensed pdf version of the book here.

    Author: Abdukadir Guracha and Elizabeth Laird

    Illustration - Rob Owen

    Host & Narrator-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/66208062/

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

    8 min
  • Episode 2: African Children's Stories: For Children by children

    Welcome to the second episode of African Children's Stories: For Children by children. It features stories told by children from Kongoni Community Library, Likuyani, Kakamega County in Kenya who narrated their favorite stories in front of an active audience.

    We are super grateful to the library, parents, and our network schools for allowing us to amplify the voices of their children to the world.

    These stories are inspired by Grandmother’s Tales, a Project Based Learning resource from the Internet Free Education Resource Bank (IFERB) developed by  Education Above All Foundation.  We have implemented this project at Kongoni primary and the Community Library in partnership with the foundation. 

    We believe that these stories will inspire children to gain various skills through storytelling.

    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/66208062/

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

    10 min
  • Demane na Pacha Wake

    We are excited to bring you another captivating Swahili Story; Demane na Pacha Wake. This story is published by the African Storybook Initiative.

    Author - South African Folktale

    Translation - Mutugi Kamundi

    Illustration - Jemma Kahn

    Host- Ahmed Abdalla

    Narrator- Magdalene Chorongo

    Audio 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/66208062/

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

    10 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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