Stories Mother Told: African Folktales
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 through generations are not as popular with children as they once were. This podcast aims to bring these stories to the new generation of African children and introduce everyone else to these wonderful stories from the motherland. The lessons and values learnt from these will never be forgotten. Welcome to Stories Mother Told.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 5 minutes
- Episodes
- 87
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Zimbabwean Folktale: The Tortoise Who Flew
Proverb: Don't set sail using someone else's star
Meaning: Avoid copying others. One man's success does not guarantee yours.
Today's story takes us to Zimbabwe as we learn about the stubborn Tortoise a…
Ghanaian Folktale: Anansi Tries To Steal All the Wisdom In The World
In today's story, we revisit Anansi the spider and learn about how he attempted to steal all the wisdom in the world. This is a story from the Ashanti People in Ghana. Sit back, relax and enjoy. Let …
South African Folktale: How The Elephant Got It's Trunk
In today's episode, I share a popular South African Folktale. This is a popular story among children about how the Elephant got it's long trunk. Sit back, relax and enjoy. Let me take you back to Afr…
Nigerian Folktale: Why The Worms Live Underneath The Ground
On today's episode, I share with you the tale of the ants and why worms live underneath the ground. Sit back, relax and enjoy. Let me take you back to Africa.
Ghanaian Folktale: Why Anansi The Spider Has Eight Thin Legs
Today's story comes from the Ashanti people of Ghana and it is one of the many stories of the mischievous Anansi the Spider. In today's story, we find out the reason for his thin legs. This is a stor…
Nigerian Folktale: Why Bats Fly At Night
Today's episode is from the beautiful country of Nigeria and is a tale of jealousy, lies and effects. Let's find out why the bat flies at night.
Stories Mother Told: Welcome!
Stories are a big part of the African culture and growing up in the city of Port-Harcourt in Nigeria, these stories were a big part of my childhood. Times are different now and these stories which we…