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Stories are a big part of the African culture and growing up in the city of Port-Harcourt, these stories shaped my childhood. Times are different now and these bedtime stories which were passed down t... more
FAQs about Stories Mother Told: African Folktales:How many episodes does Stories Mother Told: African Folktales have?The podcast currently has 87 episodes available.
November 17, 2020South Sudanese Folktale: You Reap What You SowToday's story takes us to South Sudan for the first time! In this story we explore the concept of reaping what you sow and why it is important to be good.I hope you enjoy this story, so Sit back and Relax, let me take you back to Africa.Can be found at: http://www.southsudanesefolktales.org/?project=you-reap-what-you-sow...more4minPlay
November 09, 2020Ugandan Folktale: The King Of The SnakesToday's story takes us to East Africa for the first time! Uganda to be specific. We listen to the story of the brave and wise Waswa and how he came to rule Kalungu.I hope you enjoy this story, so Sit back and Relax, let me take you back to Africa....more6minPlay
October 27, 2020Congolese Folktale: Why The Crocodile Does Not Eat The HenToday's story comes all the way from Congo. It sees the gullible crocodile missing out on a meal after being confused by the hen.In this story, a reference to Nzambi is made. Nzambi is the Kongolese name for God.I hope you enjoy this story, so Sit back, Relax and Enjoy, let me take you back to Africa....more3minPlay
October 19, 2020Ghanaian Folktale: How Anansi The Spider Obtained The Sky God's StoriesToday we are back with the Ashanti people of Ghana and the very mischievous Anansi. On today's episode we get to find out how Anansi obtained all the stories from the sky god using his trademark wit. So Sit back, Relax and Enjoy, let me take you back to Africa...more5minPlay
August 20, 2020Nigerian Folktale: Why Hawks Eat ChickensToday's story is about the Hawk and why he eats chickens. After listening to this story, you may understand the hawk better whenever you see him fly off with a chicken. So Sit back, Relax and Enjoy, let me take you back to Africa...more4minPlay
August 20, 2020Nigerian Folktale: Why The Flies Bother The CowsEver wondered why you always see flies perching on the eyes of cows? Well there is an entire story behind that and it all started at Queen Umos feast many years ago. So Sit Back, Relax and Enjoy. Let me take you back to Africa...more3minPlay
August 20, 2020Nigerian Folktale: Why The Sun And Moon Live In The SkyToday's story is one I haven't heard in a very very long time. I remember the first time I heard it, the sun was just starting to go down and we had just finished playing tag. My neighbour was sat outside and before long us kids were sat at his feet listening to stories. I recently came across it again on www.worldoftales.com and had to share with you.So Sit Back, Relax and Enjoy. Let me take you back to Africa...more4minPlay
August 12, 2020A West African Folktale: The Tortoise And The HareToday's story was arguably the most popular story of my childhood. It is a very popular folktale among West African countries but is widely known around the world from Aesop's Fables. This story has many different variations and this particular variation shows the cunning nature of the tortoise as well as the downside of pride.So Sit Back, Relax and Enjoy. Let me take you back to Africa...more5minPlay
July 25, 2020Congolese Folktale: The Value of a PersonToday's Story is from the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is a story that teaches the value of unity. In this story it explores how important each single unit of the body is, and how everyone has a role to play.This story has been published in: https://www.anikefoundation.org/...more6minPlay
July 05, 2020Nigerian Folktale: The Fisherman And The RingToday's Story is from the Hausa Tribe in Nigeria. It is a story of hard work, kindness and selflessness. Sit back, Relax and Enjoy. Let me take you back to Africa.This story was published in the book "African Folk Tales" by Hugh vernon-Jackson...more4minPlay
FAQs about Stories Mother Told: African Folktales:How many episodes does Stories Mother Told: African Folktales have?The podcast currently has 87 episodes available.