सर्वश्रेष्ठ African Folktales पॉडकास्टस (2024)

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Ghanaian Folktale: Ananse And The Kente Cloth 6:37

18d ago6:37

6:37

Step into the vibrant world of the Asante Kingdom and discover the origins of the iconic Kente cloth. In this episode, we recount the legendary tale of two brothers, Nana Koragu and Nana Ameyaw, whose chance encounter with the clever spider Ananse forever changed their craft—and their village. From weaving simple fabrics to creating royal treasures…

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Nigerian Folktale: Why The Cat Hates Rats 5:27

1M ago5:27

5:27

In King Ansa’s palace, trust is everything—until a crafty rat and a loyal cat find themselves at odds over a secret. This Nigerian folktale unravels the origins of the age-old tension between cats and rats. 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? You can buy me a c…

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Egyptian Folktale: The Doomed Prince 8:13

1M ago8:13

8:13

In this episode, we dive into one of ancient Egypt’s most mysterious tales, where fate and prophecy weigh heavily on a young prince. Born under a dark prediction, the prince’s destiny is marked by three creatures: a dog, a snake, and a crocodile, each lying in wait to bring about his demise. Despite his royal parents' efforts to protect him, the pr…

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Zimbabwean Folktale: The Midnight Goat Thief 7:15

2M ago7:15

7:15

In this classic Zimbabwean folktale, The Midnight Goat Thief, we dive into the mischievous world of Hare and Baboon. Hare invites his loyal friend Baboon on a journey to a distant village for a feast, but things don’t go as planned. Through clever tricks and sly schemes, Hare’s true intentions come to light, leaving Baboon to learn a valuable lesso…

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AKAREMA 7:32

4M ago7:32

7:32

The disabled wife whose son was rejected by her cowives in their husband's absence Africa, Folktales.द्वारा AIDA TUMWIINE

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KIJONJO 5:34

5M ago5:34

5:34

The orphan child who was tortured by the step mother by keeping him in the tall tree in the middle of the lake Africa, Folktales.द्वारा AIDA TUMWIINE

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AKAKOONA 6:26

6M ago6:26

6:26

A handsome boy that was born a crow and transformed after getting married Africa, Folktales.द्वारा AIDA TUMWIINE

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Mbuk Adama Idiok Awan, Ibibio 5:32

7M ago5:32

5:32

Told in Ibibio by Magdalene Idiang and accompanied by musician Michael Mawazo, this story tells of a woman who was jealous of a child, and how that jealousy drove her to her own self destruction. It is full of lessons, and the kind of African horror that is safe for children's enjoyment, as well as some poetic justice. Africa, Folktales.…

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The Woman Who Ran Mad, an Ibibio story. 11:46

7M ago11:46

11:46

This is a story about greed versus contentment, about trust versus deceit and seeking the love of those closest to us. Africa, Folktales.द्वारा Magdalene Idiang and Michael Mawazo

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The Lion and The Rabbit, an Ibibio story. 9:24

8M ago9:24

9:24

The story about how one arrogant leader got deposed by the smartest, littlest, least expected individual. Africa, Folktales.द्वारा Magdalene Idiang and Michael Mawazo

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Mbuk Ekpe ye Ekpu, Ibibio 6:08

8M ago6:08

6:08

Told in its original Ibibio tongue, this is the story of how resistance comes from the least expected places when there is bad leadership. Africa, Folktales.द्वारा Magdalene Idiang and Michael Mawazo

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Motiratika 14:24

9M ago14:24

14:24

Today our magic jeep visits a couple and their dog from a faraway land! Make sure to listen closely for the bell. The bell will ring when I say the “Magic Word of the Story.” Listen all the way to the end to discover if you guessed it correctly, and have fun!द्वारा ABF Creative

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The Goat and Her Young Ones 8:52

9M ago8:52

8:52

Today our magic jeep takes us to visit a Mother Goat and her kids, who live in a beautiful house right by the mountains. When Mother Goat needs to gather grass, she leaves the young ones at home and warns them not to open the door for anyone who doesn’t know her special song. But when sneaky Hyena figures it out, what happens next? Tune in to find …

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How Tomatoes First Grew 8:03

9M ago8:03

8:03

Today our magic jeep brings us to a land where everyone seems to have bad luck. No matter how hard they try to get rid of it, nothing works! It will take the smart thinking of a group of ants to break the cycle. How will they manage to do it?द्वारा ABF Creative

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Why The Lizard Continually Moves His Head Up and Down 12:20

10M ago12:20

12:20

Today our magic jeep visits our friend Hyena, who is determined to win the Queen’s special prize – a magical flute that plays on its own! The only problem is that in order to do so, he must find out what the secret phrase is. How will Hyena figure it out? Come along on our adventure to see what he thinks of!…

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The Hawks and the Crows 12:14

10M ago12:14

12:14

Today our magic jeep travels back to a time when crows and hawks played together. We’ll meet Koongoo′roo, the captain of the crows, and Mway′way, leader of the hawks. When the two sides are caught up in a game of steal-the-bottlecap, the crows realize there are far too many hawks to defeat. Clever Koongoo′roo must then come up with a way for his te…

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The Daughter of the Sword 15:33

10M ago15:33

15:33

Today our magic jeep travels to a distant kingdom, where we’ll meet a spoiled princess named Hadiza. After she demands more and more gold from her father, trouble arises when the king’s warriors steal gold from a terrible monster. It’s up to Hadiza to make things right again…but will she succeed? Listen to find out what happens next!…

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Don't Shake Hands With Everybody 6:15

10M ago6:15

6:15

Today we are bubbling our way to Frogs farm! We see how a kind act went too far. Find out how one frog got so excited to say thank you to everyone that it backfired. Is it better to sometimes work smarter than harder?द्वारा ABF Creative

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Why the Moon and the Stars Receive their Light from the Sun 9:48

11M ago9:48

9:48

Today our magic jeep visits Father Anansi and his son Keku, who have a very scary encounter with a dragon! When it snatches them away and locks them up in its castle, the clever Keku must find a way to save everyone. What will his plan be?द्वारा ABF Creative

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Why the Warthog Gets Around on His Knees 7:03

11M ago7:03

7:03

Today our magic jeep takes us to where a Warthog has built a nice big house. But the Warthog sees the Lion from one of our old stories and he becomes very scared. The Warthog runs into his home and decides to try out an old trick he heard from the Jackal, not knowing that the Lion has a very good memory. In this story, I will teach you why the Wart…

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A Good Fortune in Camels 8:52

11M ago8:52

8:52

Today our magic jeep takes us to where a man named Ali wishes to set out and earn a fortune for him and his wife. After some work, Ali has enough money to buy two camels. But he soon ends up giving away his camels for some valuable advice from the fortune teller. Will this advice end up paying off for Ali? Miss JoJo is here to let you know!…

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Younde Goes To Town 10:41

11M ago10:41

10:41

Today our magic jeep takes us to Accra! We follow a young man who learns about a mysterious person. Yonde goes on a long adventure and learns some valuable lessons along the way. Is having all the money in the world really that important. Can money buy happiness?द्वारा ABF Creative

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The Baboon Chief 9:53

12M ago9:53

9:53

Today our magic jeep visits Chief Zewdu and his sister Fana, who live deep in the savanna with a group of baboons. Despite being the leader, Zewdu notices the other monkeys bossing each other around! Join us on our adventure to find out how Zewdu and Fana bring order to this rowdy bunch!द्वारा ABF Creative

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The Man and the Sheep 12:39

12M ago12:39

12:39

Today our magic jeep brings us to a small town, where we meet Magala the tailor and his son, Jabulani! The young boy is given a pet sheep by his father…which soon starts talking! Jabulani tries telling his father, but Magala won’t believe him. What happens next? Tag along with Miss Jo Jo to find out!…

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IMANI 7:09

12M ago7:09

7:09

IMANI - FAITH - to believe with all our hearts in our people, our parents, our teachers, our leaders, and the righteousness and victory of our struggle. Kwanzaa Time with Aunti Oni series ends by highlighting the 7th principle of IMANI, Faith. Based on a Native American folktale, a loving Grandfather teaches his grandchildren the importance of havi…

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KUUMBA 5:50

12M ago5:50

5:50

Description: UJIMA: KUUMBA - CREATIVITY, to always do as much as we can, in any way we can, in order to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it. Aunti Oni shares her creativity with her poem “Kwanzaa All The Time” Aunti invites kids to show off their creativity and rap along with her. ! To create their own poem about …

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NIA 12:21

12M ago12:21

12:21

NIA - PURPOSE, to make our collective vocation the building and developing of our community in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness. Listeners get a glimpse into the learning experience of little Nia Wilhemina on day 5 of Kwanzaa Time! Nia learns the ‘purpose’ of her name and how the determination of other African Americans sh…

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UJAMAA 11:35

12M ago11:35

11:35

UJAMAA - COOPERATIVE ECONOMICS - to build and maintain our own stores, shops, and other businesses and to profit from them together. Listeners will experience the true story of a businesswoman, Maggie Lena Walker.,1864-1934 Miss Walker was the first African American owner of a bank, newspaper, and department store in Richmond, Virginia. Enjoy learn…

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UJIMA 7:51

12M ago7:51

7:51

UJIMA: COLLECTIVE WORK & RESPONSIBILITY - to build and maintain our community together and make our sister's and brother's problems our problems and to solve them together. In this episode of Kwanzaa Time! w Aunti Oni travels to North Philly where young brother Kai practices UJIMA, the 3rd principle of Kwanzaa. His first haircut changes his life, a…

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KUJICHAGULIA 8:03

12M ago8:03

8:03

KUJICHAGULIA-SELF DETERMINATION, to define ourselves, speak for ourselves, instead of being defined and spoken for by others. Day 2 of Kwanzaa Time! continues with the story of Kuji. A young man whose attitude of determination and willingness to serve others, won the respect of his teacher, and his classmates. STORY CREDIT: KUJI'S CHOICE - by Oni L…

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UMOJA 8:03

12M ago8:03

8:03

UMOJA - UNITY, to strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race. This delightful Day 1 of Kwanzaa Time! Aunti Oni tells of Mr. Anthologist, who travels from North America to Bulawayo, Zimbabwe to learn the ways of the people. But what Mr. Anthologists learned was a lesson - in sharing, caring, and unity. STORY CREDIT: UBU…

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The Magic Wand in the Pot of Butter 11:04

1y ago11:04

11:04

Today our magic jeep introduces us to a man named Chidi, who owns a magic wand that can transport him anywhere! When a neighbor ends up borrowing it without asking, it’s up to Chidi and his friend Baako to get it back. What plan will they come up with? Tag along with Miss Jo Jo to find out!द्वारा ABF Creative

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Clever Jackal Gets Away 6:18

1y ago6:18

6:18

Today our magic jeep takes us to a land with a very clever and smart Jackal. One day when the Jackal was moving through the land he came across a great Lion! The Jackal was scared for his life, he thought the Lion might eat him. So our clever and smart Jackal devised a plan to trick the Lion. Will it work? Listen and find out!…

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The Lightning and the Thunder 6:00

1y ago6:00

6:00

Today our magic jeep takes us deep into the night! We go into the sky and follow the story of Lightning and the Thunder. A long, long time ago the Thunder and Lightning lived on the earth with all the other people. So how did they end up in the sky? Listen and find out!द्वारा ABF Creative

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The Sky God's Well 7:58

1y ago7:58

7:58

Today our magic jeep is cruising through a forest! We follow a frog who seems nice and innocent. It is said that once in the old days, the frog was teased by other animals of the forest because she had no tail. She was deeply embarrassed, so she went to the sky god to see if a tail could be given to her. Will it work out? Listen and find out!…

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The Monkey Who Was Made King 7:14

1y ago7:14

7:14

Today our magic jeep takes us to a special Kingdom to find out about a monkey who did everything he could to be made the King! Were all the animals happy the monkey became the King? Find out which animal was not very happy about this at all!द्वारा ABF Creative

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The Magic Pot 7:56

1y ago7:56

7:56

A long time ago there lived an old woman who had the best chicken soup in the market. People would come from all over the land to try this incredible soup. One person that enjoyed it more than the rest was a small boy who came up with a plan to get even more soup to eat. Will his plan work? Or will trying to get more to eat hurt everyone else who w…

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The Contest Between Fire and Rain 8:35

1y ago8:35

8:35

Today our magic jeep brings to a princess who is due to be married. The only problem is that she has fallen in love with two strong men. One of them is called Fire and the other is called Rain. Both men must pull out all the stops to win the princess’s heart. Who will win the contest between Fire and Rain?…

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The Porcupines Shovel 6:32

1y ago6:32

6:32

Today our magic jeep takes us to learn about a special shovel that’s one of a kind. In the beginning, there was only one shovel in the world, and men worked their fields with a knife. Today we learn a very special lesson about all the great inventions in our community. But always make sure not to take advantage of the situation! Story sourced from …

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The Goat and Her Young Ones 10:25

1y ago10:25

10:25

New episodes come out every Wednesday for free, with 1-week early access for ABF Fam subscribers. Today our magic jeep takes us to visit a Mother Goat and her kids, who live in a beautiful house right by the mountains. When Mother Goat needs to gather grass, she leaves the young ones at home and warns them not to open the door for anyone who doesn’…

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Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky 6:21

1y ago6:21

6:21

Today our magic jeep takes us to a dispute between the sun and the water! Many years ago the sun and water were great friends, and both lived on the earth together. So how did their fight impact the way we see the sun and moon today? Listen and find out!द्वारा ABF Creative

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Cameroonian Folktale: The Talking Skull 5:47

1y ago5:47

5:47

Journey deep into the heart of Cameroon with this age-old folktale, as we unravel the mysterious tale of a lone skull with an eerie voice and a profound message. This story weaves lessons of fate, consequence, and the ageless traditions of Cameroonian lore. Tune in for a mesmerizing tale that bridges the realms of the living and the unknown, reveal…

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Ugandan Folktale: The Greedy Dog 4:23

1y ago4:23

4:23

Today's story is one from Uganda. Dive into this Ugandan folktale that weaves a captivating narrative around a cunning, insatiable dog and his relentless pursuits. Journey with us through the lush Ugandan landscapes, as we unravel the timeless lessons of desire, consequence, and the profound wisdom inherent in the African storytelling tradition. Pr…

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Angolan Folktale: The Legend of Queen Nzinga - Protector of the Land 3:58

1+ y ago3:58

3:58

Today's story is one from Angola. Dive into a tale of bravery, strategy, and compassion as we journey through the life of Angola's most revered queen, a beacon of hope and resilience for all ages. I hope you enjoy this piece of our history. Sit back and Relax, let me take you back to Africa. Black History For Kids: https://tuntimo.com/ Instagram: @…

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The Grasshopper and the Toad 9:23

1+ y ago9:23

9:23

Today our magic jeep arrives in a place where the Grasshopper and the Toad are best friends. That is until they invite each other over for dinner and realize that there are some annoying things they dislike about each other. Can they find common ground as friends, or will the friendship come to an end?…

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The Boy and the Drum 8:25

1+ y ago8:25

8:25

Today our magic jeep takes us to where a boy named Afi wishes to go hunting. But when it begins to rain, he asks the tortoise for shelter. This results in Afi getting stuck on a drum. The tortoise then carries the drum to the village for a drumming competition. Can the tortoise win with his special drum?…

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Congolese Folktale: The Three Brothers 4:24

1+ y ago4:24

4:24

Today's story is one from The Congo. Dive into a tale of fate, family, and the whispers of a magical river. Join Clement, Charles, and Michael on a journey of discovery, survival, and the unbreakable bond of brotherhood. From being left in the wilds of Congo to building a thriving community, their story is a testament to the enduring power of famil…

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The Longest Story in The World 8:14

1+ y ago8:14

8:14

Today our magic jeep takes us to a place where there's a chief who loves good stories. Just like you! But this chief issues a challenge for someone to tell him the longest story ever. Nobody thinks this is possible, until a young storyteller named Mo shows up. Does Mo really know the longest story in the world?…

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