African Story Magic with Gcina Mhlophe

African Story Magic with Gcina Mhlophe

Author: East Coast Radio Podcasts Language: English Episodes: 26
The rich tapestry of African folklore comes to life in African Story Magic with Gcina Mhlophe. Here, the celebrated storyteller Gcina Mhlophe lends her voice to a vibrant collection, weaving together beloved classics from childhood memories with original tales that carry the tradition forward. This podcast creates an intimate, auditory space where the rhythm of language and the power of narrative captivate listeners of all ages. Each episode is a journey, whether it revisits a familiar fable with new depth or introduces a fresh story that feels instantly timeless. The unique bilingual delivery in both English and isiZulu adds a profound layer of authenticity and accessibility, making the cultural heartbeat of the stories resonate clearly. It’s more than just listening; it’s an experience of shared heritage and imagination, designed for families to enjoy together. This series stands as a collaborative effort between Gcina Mhlophe and East Coast Radio Podcasts, dedicated to preserving and celebrating the oral tradition. Tuning in means becoming part of a living legacy, where every story shared is a spark kept alive for future generations. The magic, as you’ll discover, is in the telling itself.
Episodes
Fudukazi’s Magic (S2 Epi6 in English) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:05
Long ago, all the animals in the land were the same dull brown colour. They lived in harmony, respecting one another. Among them was a wise and magical Queen Mother Tortoise, loved by all and known as Fudukazi. One fatef…
Umlingo kaFudukazi (S2 Epi6 in isiZulu) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:01
Kudala, zonke izilwane ezazihlala emhlabeni zazinemibala efanayo ensundu engathi ayinampilo. Zaziphila ngokuthula, zihloniphana. Phakathi kwazo kwakukhona unina wazo ohlakaniphile futhi onobugugu, iNdlovukazi uFudukazi,…
The Singing Chameleon (S2 Epi5 in English) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:21
This is a story about a lonely chameleon who lived on a riverbank a long time ago. All the other river animals shunned him. They mocked and disliked him, calling him ugly and a disgrace. The chameleon always tried to hid…
Unwabu Oluculayo (S2 Epi5 in isiZulu) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:00
Lena indaba yonwabu oluhlala lodwa osebeni lomfula kudala. Zonke ezinye izilwane zasemfuleni zazimgwema. Bemubhuqa, bengamthandi, bembiza ngomubiza nehlazo. Unwabu njalo wayezama ukucasha futhi abe yedwa, kude nabo bonke…
ABC Prayers (S2 Epi4 in English) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:02
Gcina Mhlophe brings to life the heartwarming tale of a young herd boy with a big dream — to go to school and church like the other kids in his village. But his father has other plans, insisting he stay home to look afte…
Imithandazo ka-ABC (S2 Epi4 in isiZulu) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:31
UGcina Mhlophe uveza indaba ethinta inhliziyo yomfana omncane ongumalusi onephupho elikhulu — ukuya esikoleni nasesontweni njengezinye izingane zasendaweni yakubo. Kodwa uyise unamanye amacebo, uthi akasale ekhaya elusa…
African Mother Christmas (S2 Epi3 in English) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:00
Celebrate the holidays with African Mother Christmas, a truly local story from African Story Magic with Gcina Mhlophe. Set against the scenic backdrop of the Valley of a Thousand Hills, near Hillcrest outside Durban, thi…
UMama uMasoKhisimusi wase Afrika (S2 Epi3 in isiZulu) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:39
Gubha amaholide ngo-Mama uMasoKhisimusi wase Afrika, indaba yasendaweni ngempela evela ku-African Story Magic noGcina Mhlophe. Njengoba ibhekene nesizinda se-Valley of a Thousand Hills, eduze kwase-Hillcrest ngaphandle k…
Sisanda’s Gift (S2 Epi2 in English) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:42
‘Sisanda's Gift’ is about a young girl named Sisanda who lives near a game reserve in KwaZulu-Natal, where both her parents work. When Sisanda hears about a young giraffe calf that has lost its mother, she’s heartbroken.…
isipho sikaSisanda (S2 Epi2 in isiZulu) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:31
‘Sisanda's Gift’ is about a young girl named Sisanda who lives near a game reserve in KwaZulu-Natal, where both her parents work. When Sisanda hears about a young giraffe calf that has lost its mother, she’s heartbroken.…