Stories Mother Told: African Folktales

Stories Mother Told: African Folktales

Author: Stories Mother Told Language: English Episodes: 87
Growing up in Port-Harcourt, the rhythm of my childhood was set by the folktales told at bedtime, stories that had traveled through generations. Stories Mother Told: African Folktales is a return to that intimate tradition, a gentle space where these narratives are lovingly preserved and shared. Each episode is a journey into a rich oral heritage, featuring tales of clever animals, wise elders, and timeless adventures that explain the world and impart subtle lessons on character, community, and courage. This podcast serves as a bridge, connecting a new generation to the wisdom and wonder of the African continent, while warmly inviting listeners from all backgrounds to discover these gems. You'll hear the stories in their essence, told with the warmth and cadence meant to captivate both young ears and the young at heart, making it a perfect listen for families or anyone seeking a moment of thoughtful escape. Tune in to rediscover the magic and moral foundations that these fables have carried for centuries, all through the simple, powerful act of storytelling.
Episodes
Ghanaian Folktale: The Grinding Stone That Ground Flour By Itself [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:38
We are back in Ghana today with the greedy Anansi. In this story, Anansi's greed leads to his end.I hope you enjoy this piece of our history. Sit back and Relax, let me take you back to Africa.Want to support the podcast…
South African Folktale: The Cheetah And The Lazy Hunter [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:10
Today's story is a traditional Zulu story and follows a lazy hunter who came up with a way to get food without working. This story also shows us some of the consequences of laziness.I hope you enjoy this piece of our his…
Ghanaian Folktale: Anansi And The Turtle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:27
Today we revisit Anansi in another story of greed and cunning. In this story, Anansi gets a taste of his own medicine.I hope you enjoy this piece of our history. Sit back and Relax, let me take you back to Africa.Want to…
Moroccan Folktale: The Girl And The Lion [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:31
Today's story is an important one that teaches us to be kind. This story shows us how words can hurt and to be careful with what we say about others. This is a popular story among the people of Morocco.I hope you enjoy t…
Tanzanian Folktale: The Hare And The Water [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:28
Today's story follows the tricky Hare. In this story we see how the lazy Hare tries to trick the other animals in order to benefit from their hardwork.I hope you enjoy this piece of our history. Sit back and Relax, let m…
Nigerian Folktale: The Tortoise and The Magic Drum [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:38
Today's story follows the greedy tortoise and how his jealousy put him and his family in a whole lot of trouble.I hope you enjoy this piece of our history. Sit back and Relax, let me take you back to Africa.Want to suppo…
Zambian Folktale: How Monkeys Came To Be [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:22
Today's story takes us back to Zambia and is all about how Monkeys came to exist in the world.I hope you enjoy this piece of our history. Sit back and Relax, let me take you back to Africa.Want to support the podcast? Yo…
Ghanaian Folktale: How Mushrooms First Grew [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:10
Today's story takes us back to Ghana and traces the sequence of events that led to the first mushrooms.I hope you enjoy this piece of our history. Sit back and Relax, let me take you back to Africa.Want to support the po…
Cameroonian Folktale: The Chief's Feast [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:06
Today's story is quite a popular one and is from the Central African country of cameroon. It is the story of how everyone ended up drinking water at the chief's feast.The Moral of this story is that we should not attempt…
Ugandan Folktale: Atile And The First Local Brew [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:04
Today's story is about Atile who created the first Ugandan brew and how it came to be wide spread.I hope you enjoy this piece of our history. Sit back and Relax, let me take you back to Africa.Want to support the podcast…