African Folktales with Miss Jo Jo

Great news everyone! African Folktales is coming back with new, exciting adventures that are waiting for you just around the corner! Come join the amazing Ms. JoJo on February 1st for a new season! As we get ready for the big day, be sure to check out our previous journeys in Ms. Jojo’s magical jeep! New episodes come out every Tuesday for free, with 1-week early access for ABF Fam subscribers.

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 having faith in yourself and making the right choices....

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 Kwanzaa and a shout out for everyone to practice the principles...

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 shaped many inventions we use today. For more from A...

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 learning about this trailblazer of cooperative economics...

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, and in the process, he learns of being responsible...

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 Lasana Email your family Kwanzaa photos to support...

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: UBUNTU! South African folktale, adapted by Oni Las...

New episodes come out every Friday for free, with 1-week early access for ABF Fam subscribers Today our magic jeep brings us to a town near the Zambezi River, where we meet the mighty hero, Makoma! On his journey, Makoma befriends a friendly giant and flame-spirit who lend him their powers. But when he’s captured by the fearsome Mau-giri, will those powers be enough to escape? Join Miss Jo Jo to f...

New episodes come out every Wednesday for free, with 1-week early access for ABF Fam subscribers. Today our magic jeep takes us back to a time when mighty Lion had wings! Many are terrified of him except for Brother Bullfrog, who plans to leave Lion wingless. How will he do it? Join Miss Jo Jo to find out! Loved this episode??? Be sure to let us know at this link!!! Your voice matters: https://rat...

New episodes come out every Wednesday for free, with 1-week early access for ABF Fam subscribers. Today our magic jeep travels to meet a pair of friends called Isuro and Gudu. Gudu often treats his friend poorly by pulling tricks to steal Isuro’s food. But when Isuro finally realizes what’s been happening, he plans to get back at Gudu by turning the tables on him. What will happen? Tag along with...

Today our magic jeep takes us to a land ruled by King Eyo, who watches over animals and humans alike. When he invites everyone to a large feast, the worm group starts an argument by calling themselves the best. Once everyone gets upset, King Eyo must find a way to solve the problem. What will he think of? Listen to find out! Loved this episode??? Be sure to let us know at this link!!! Your voice m...

New episodes come out every Wednesday for free, with 1-week early access for ABF Fam subscribers. Today our magic jeep takes us to South Africa, where we’ll meet a young Zulu woman named Ayanda. When she stumbles upon a magical, talking tree, she rushes home to tell everyone. But when no one believes her, what happens next? Tag along with Miss JoJo to find out! Loved this episode??? Be sure to let...

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’t know her special song. But when sneaky Hyena fig...

New episodes come out every Tuesday for free, with 1-week early access for ABF Fam subscribers. Today our magic jeep takes us to a beautiful town that is ruled by a King! When he issues an impossible task, only Spider is willing to give it a shot. But being the trickster that he is, Spider decides to do things his own way in order to win the prize. Listen to find out what happens!

New episodes come out every Tuesday for free, with 1-week early access for ABF Fam subscribers. 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!

New episodes come out every Tuesday for free, with 1-week early access for ABF Fam subscribers. 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!

New episodes come out every Tuesday for free, with 1-week early access for ABF Fam subscribers. Today our magic jeep visits Tanzania, where we come face-to-face with a lonely woman who wishes for someone to help with her chores. One day, she’s visited by a mysterious man who gives her magical pumpkin seeds. How will they grant the woman’s wish? Tune in to find out!

New episodes come out every Tuesday for free, with 1-week early access for ABF Fam subscribers. 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 think...

New episodes come out every Tuesday for free, with 1-week early access for ABF Fam subscribers. Today our magic jeep brings us to the village where Anansi and his cousin Kofi live! Anansi suspects Kofi is keeping a secret from him, yet Kofi refuses to tell. What secret is Kofi hiding, and how will Anansi get the answer? Listen to find out!

New episodes come out every Tuesday for free, with 1-week early access for ABF Fam subscribers. Today our magic jeep brings us to a land where fairies use magic to make wonderful things! When Tortoise is given a magical stone, he uses it for the wrong reasons. A kind water fairy is determined to teach him a lesson with the help of Bird. How will they go about teaching Tortoise? Listen to find out!

New episodes come out every Tuesday for free, with 1-week early access for ABF Fam subscribers. Today our magic jeep takes us to a small town in Haiti, where a woman’s kindness is rewarded with three beautiful eggs. They help her buy many wonderful things like animals, plants, and land! But soon, a greedy man will demand that she give half of her belongings to him. What will happen to the woman?

New episodes come out every Tuesday for free, with 1-week early access for ABF Fam subscribers. 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?

New episodes come out every Tuesday for free, with 1-week early access for ABF Fam subscribers. Today our magic jeep takes us on a trip to visit our old friend, Anansi the Spider! This time, Anansi wants all stories to be about him. The only problem is that King Kupo has three tasks that Anansi must complete first in order to fulfill his wish. Will Anansi be able to succeed? 

New episodes come out every Tuesday for free, with 1-week early access for ABF Fam subscribers. 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?