Kwasindamana?! Welcome to our Mother Tongue series, a celebration of the language of home, the language of identity, and our African culture.

Our story today is called "Wawuda Mkande." Yes, a Kidawida story about a girl and her stepmother who grow fond of each other. It teaches us the deepest lessons about patience, forgiveness, and love. Enjoy!

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

Author: Rukia Nantale

Illustration: Benjamin Mitchely

Translator: Martha Mkanyika

Narrator: Magdalene Chorongo

Host and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo

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