African Children's Stories

Our story today is about a boy named Aki. On his way home from school, Aki discovers a tiny kitten all alone… and what begins as a simple act of kindness turns into a beautiful friendship.  The story explores love, care, and what it means to take responsibility for someone who needs you. Let’s find out what Aki does when he meets his new little friend… Listen keenly and don’t forget to answer fun...

My little friends, I would like to ask you one question: Have you ever met someone who really loves animals? In today’s story, we will meet a girl called Fana. Fana loves animals very much. She enjoys feeding them, playing with them, and taking care of them every day. But one day, something unexpected happens at school… Something that makes Fana think quickly and act bravely. What do you think hap...

Our story today is a Ghanaian folktale titled How Stories Came to People. Imagine that. No folktales. No animal adventures. No ‘long long ago.’ Just silence. But high up in the sky, the Sky God had locked all the stories in a wooden box! And people were very sad… Because stories make us laugh, think, dream, and sometimes behave ourselves. So who dared to climb to the sky to ask for stories? Do you...

Kwasindamana?! Welcome to our Mother Tongue series, a celebration of the language of home, the language of identity, and our African culture. Our story today is called "Wawuda Mkande." Yes, a Kidawida story about a girl and her stepmother who grow fond of each other. It teaches us the deepest lessons about patience, forgiveness, and love. Enjoy! This story is published by the African Storybook Ini...

Our story today is titled ‘Chisoni Befriends Fish.’ It is about a boy who went to the river to catch fish… but instead, he caught something else. Not treasure. Not a monster. Not even a golden fish that grants three wishes. Do you want to find out what he caught? Listen keenly, and don’t forget to answer fun questions that pop up along the way. Have fun! This story is published by the African Stor...

Our story today is about a little girl called Kirabo. Kirabo is a quiet and shy girl both at home and at school. She does not have friends yet, will she get one? Let’s find out! Listen keenly, and don’t forget to answer fun questions that pop up along the way. Have fun! This story is published by NABU Organization. You can find an openly licensed version of the book here . Author: Elias Hakizamung...

Our story today is titled Little Leaders: Keeping Our Environment Clean.  Have you ever walked somewhere and thought ‘Hmm… this place needs serious help’ ? Like serious-serious? Well… today’s story takes us to a place called Lumbazi. And let me warn you… if you don’t like bad smells, flying papers, and surprise broken bottles  you might want to hold your nose! But here’s the twist… children are th...

Today’s story is titled ‘Elephant and Lion’s Friendship.’ It is about a very brave Lion,,,,a very gentle Elephant,,,and a very naughty Hyena,,,What happens between the Elephant and the Lion? And how does Hyena come in? Want to find out? Listen keenly and don’t forget to answer fun questions that pop up along the way. Have fun! This story is published by the African Storybook Initiative. You can fi...

Today’s story is titled Shyaka and His Friends. The story is all about friendship, caring, and teamwork! We are going to meet Shyaka, a cheerful boy who loves playing around with his friends Mwiza and Sano. But something unexpected happens… and oh ho ho! Want to find out? Listen keenly, and don’t forget to answer fun questions that pop up along the way. Have fun! This story is published by NABU Or...

My little friends, I would like to ask you something… have you ever seen friends who live close to each other but never play together? Today, we have a very exciting story about two boys, Ntwali and Mukiza, who end up creating a brand-new game. This game brings them together and makes them the best of friends. What do you think this new game they invented could be? Listen carefully, and don’t forg...

In today’s story, we are meeting someone very special, someone who loves children, loves stories, and teaches with all her heart. Can you guess who it is? That’s right, it's Teacher Akinyi!   She’s not just any teacher; she’s the kind who makes learning colors, letters, and even nap time fun! So, let’s see what makes Teacher Akinyi everyone’s favourite. Listen keenly, and don’t forget to answe...

It’s another week of storytelling, tune in to our latest episode, ‘Numbers and Animals' Are you ready to count  animals today? Let’s go on an adventure by the river, where numbers and creatures come alive. Remember, you can count on your fingers, your toes, or even clap as we go!” Listen keenly and don’t forget to answer fun questions that pop up along the way! Have fun! This story is publishe...

Today’s story is called ‘Rafiki Yanyu, Adui Yangu’. It’s about a boy named Bobo, who had many friends, but one friendship with a boy called Jeuri brought him an unexpected challenge. Can friendship be a blessing or a curse? Listen to the story to find out! Don’t forget to answer fun questions that pop up along the way. Have fun! Author: Smangaliso Molebale Illustration: Thulani Mhlanga Translation...

Today’s story is titled, ‘My Good Friends.’   It’s about a girl called Sopuruchi who can’t wait to see her friends again after a long weekend. She tells us all about their kindness, the little ways they help her, and how she does her best to be just as good friend in return. So… what makes your friends special? Listen closely and don’t forget to answer fun questions that pop up along the way. Have...

Today’s story is titled, Anansi, Kunguru na Mamba. This storytakes us all the way to Ghana — and guess who’s back? That’s right! Our favorite tricky spider, Anansi! What happens when a smart trickster, a noisy crow, and a sneaky crocodile cross paths? Can they work together — or is someone about to be outsmarted? Listen to the story to find out!  Don’t forget to answer the fun questions that pop u...

Today’s story is titled, Internet Safety. Have you everused the internet to play games? Or watch videos? Or maybe do your homework? The internet is like a big playground, but like any playground, we need to learn how to play safely. This story will teach us how to stay safe and smart while surfing the internet. Are there bad people who use the internet? Listen to the story to find out! Don’t forge...

Today’s story is titled, During the Storm, you were myRainbow Fish. It is a story about a girl named Dineo, who really wanted a cellphone, but what she found was much more than a gadget. She found a way to grow , learn and shine through the help of an unexpected friend! Who is this friend? Listen to the story to find out! Don’t forget to answer the fun questions that pop up in the middle of the st...

Today’s story is titled, Bi Simu. In this story, we meet Bi Simu — a woman with five phones, each with its own special purpose. You’ll be amazed to find out how she uses them! Through this story, we’ll learn about the importance of technology in our everyday lives and how we can use it in positive ways — to communicate, to help others, and to bring joy. Listen carefully, and don’t forget to answer...

Today’s story is titled Granny’s Phone. Have you ever taught someone—like your granny—how to use a new gadget? Well,,, this story is from a village called GaNchabeleng, and it’s about a clever girl named Mmabotse, her loving granny, and how a simple idea helped them stay connected. Are you ready to find out how a cellphone changed everything? Listen closely and don’t forget to answer fun questions...

In a world where technology is advancing faster than ever, one TV anchor is on a mission to uncover the secrets of artificial intelligence. Meet Ann—a bold show host ready to ask the big questions. But today’s interview isn’t with a scientist or an inventor. No, today, Ann sits across from something… different. A mind without a body. A voice without a face. An intelligence that exists only in thed...

It’s another week of storytelling, tune in to our latest episode, ‘Drones in Our Modern World’. Have you ever seen a drone flying high up in the sky? Drones are no longer just cool gadgets they are changing the world in amazing ways. From helping farmers grow better crops to protecting wildlife in national parks. Drones are everywhere, but how exactly do they work? And why are they so important? L...

It’s another week of storytelling, tune in to our latest episode, ‘Ni Ngapi?’  This exciting tale takes us to a world  of counting and multiplying different parts of various animals! Can you identify all the animals? And how fast can you multiply their body parts? Listen closely, and don’t forget to answer the fun questions that pop up along the way. Let’s count, multiply, and have fun! NB: This s...

It’s another week of storytelling, tune in to our latest episode, ‘The Apple from the Garden'. This story is about a girl called Anurika who picks an apple from the garden and endeavours to share it with her family members. How will she divide it? Listen to the story to find out! This story is published by NABU Organization. You can find an openly licensed PDF version of the book here   Author: Th...

It’s another week of storytelling, tune in to our latest episode, ‘Big 5 Safari' Did you know that ‘Safari’ is a Swahili word meaning ‘Journey’? Today, we are off on an exciting adventure to discover the Big 5 animals of the animal kingdom! This story is published by African Storybook. You can find an openly licensed PDF version of the book here Author: Benard Kilaghai Illustration: Benard Kil...

It’s another week of storytelling, tune in to our latest episode, ‘Nitakuwa Nini?' It is about a seed that grows into a plant and bears fruits. It also highlights several uses and importance of the plant. Will you be able to figure out the plant before the story ends? Listen to the story to find out! This story is published by NABU Organization. You can find an openly licensed PDF version of t...