Ma Sankofah Folk Tales

Hawk and Hen used to be the best of friends. But what broke their friendship? Find out in this episode of Ma Sankofah Folktales.

Our guest storyteller Dr. Kwashie Kuwor shares an Ewe story on how Ayeyi saved the village. The animal sound effects in this episode are made by people! We hope you enjoy listening to this interactive storytelling that is filled with lots of laughter. Kwashie shares that understanding one's culture is "the key that we need to open developmental doors of this country." This episode is a bit longer than usual, but keep listening for an enlightening conversation about how music, dance, and storytelling serve as repositories where cultural knowledge is stored and hidden.

A sixth wife of a king feels very jealous and goes to desperate lengths to get what she wants. Find out what happens by listening to our newest episode!

Our monkey friend is back in this episode set in a time when the times are changing in the jungle. Some animals come back sharing stories of "the city" and the marvellous sights they see there. Please join us to find out why the monkey cried and the life lessons we can learn from this story.

What happens if you're dishonest? Enjoy the story of the sick lion followed by discussions on communalism and unity.

Listen to the story of the naughty prince, and learn about traditional Ghanaian perspectives on nature, spirituality, and the law.

Ma Sankofah shares a Ghanaian folk tale about why the monkey has a long tail. In the discussion with co-host Takako Mino that follows, the meaning of Ma Sankofah is explained along with lessons from the story that can be applied to our lives.

A warm welcome to this podcast by storyteller Ma Sankofah.