African Bedtime Stories

This episode tells the story of a sneaky Lizard who steals from Tortoise, and teaches us about the being mindful of what we do to others. Narrated in isiNdebele by uGogo Lady Mkandla Translated in English by Tanaka Mpofu

This episode tells the story of two friends – a trusting Baboon and a cheeky Hare – teaching us the importance of being careful when choosing who we befriend. Narrated in isiNdebele by uGogo Lady Mkandla Narrated in English by Tanaka Mpofu

In this episode we hear the story of a selfish man who treated himself to delicious fruit while his family had no food. Narrated in chiShona by Mbuya Bizabane and in English by Eve-Tendai Mpofu.

This short story teaches us about trust and the importance of taking care of other people's belongings. Narrated in IsiNdebele by uGogo Lady Mkandla Narrated in English by Eve-Tendai Mpofu

This episode is about an aging king who sets out to find someone to take over his throne, and teaches us about the importance of wisdom and honesty. Narrated in IsiNdebele.

This episode tells the story of Tsuro, the Hare and her mission to retrieve medicine for the King, Shumba the Lion. The story teaches us the value of mental strength, as we hear about how Tsuro comes up with a plan to complete her task. Enjoy!

In this episode, we are told the story of three brothers with rather unusual names and varying characteristics. The story teaches us the value of being proactive and the danger of greed. Narrated in isiNdebele by Gogo Mkandla.

This episode tells the story of Kamba the tortoise and why she doesn't have a tail. The story teaches us about the necessity of sacrifice. Enjoy!

This episode tells the story of tortoise and how anger stopped him from doing what he was meant to do. Narrated in isiNdebele. Enjoy!

This episode tells a story about a boy who made a coat to impress others, and it teaches us about the importance of being true to oneself. Narrated in chiShona. Enjoy!

This episode tells the story of a troublesome bird that creates conflict between two groups of villagers. Narrated in chiShona. Enjoy! Produced by MaDube Books Narration in chiShona by Samuel Magwaliba Translation by Eve Tendai Chamoto-Mpofu Illustration by Zoe Paulsen

This episode tells the story of the crocodile and the rabbit, told in chiSona, which teaches us about the importance of showing gratitude to those who help us. Enjoy! Produced by MaDube Books Narration in chiShona by Sekuru Tsinzinye Translation by Eve Tendai Chamoto-Mpofu Illustrations by Zoe Paulsen

This story is narrated in IsiNdebele spoken in Zimbabwe and various parts of South Africa. It tells what happens when Lion is too trusting and leaves his cubs in the care of Hare. Enjoy!