Erick Berry
Black Folk Tales
Dive into the enchanting world of Black Folk Tales, a captivating collection of 13 Hausa folktales from Nigeria, skillfully retold and illustrated by Erick Berry, the pen name of Evangel Alenna Champlin. In the 1920s, Champlin lived in West Africa, where she met and married Oswald Best, a British Civil Service official. After relocating to the United States, Berry became a celebrated childrens book illustrator and author. This remarkable anthology not only showcases the rich cultural heritage of Africa but is also complemented by her other works, including Girls in Africa and the illustrations...
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Episodes
014 - The Lazy Frog 21.11.2025 1:41
Dive into the enchanting world of Black Folk Tales, a captivating collection of 13 Hausa folktales from Nigeria, skillfully retold and illustrated by Erick Berry, the pen name of Evangel Alenna Champlin. In the 1920s, Champlin lived in West Africa, where she met and married Oswald Best, a British Civil Service official. After relocating to the United States, Berry became a celebrated childrens boo...
013 - The Ram and the Youngest Son 20.11.2025 7:02
Dive into the enchanting world of Black Folk Tales, a captivating collection of 13 Hausa folktales from Nigeria, skillfully retold and illustrated by Erick Berry, the pen name of Evangel Alenna Champlin. In the 1920s, Champlin lived in West Africa, where she met and married Oswald Best, a British Civil Service official. After relocating to the United States, Berry became a celebrated childrens boo...
012 - Another Story of the Spider 19.11.2025 5:29
Dive into the enchanting world of Black Folk Tales, a captivating collection of 13 Hausa folktales from Nigeria, skillfully retold and illustrated by Erick Berry, the pen name of Evangel Alenna Champlin. In the 1920s, Champlin lived in West Africa, where she met and married Oswald Best, a British Civil Service official. After relocating to the United States, Berry became a celebrated childrens boo...
011 - The Lion and the Squirrel 19.11.2025 3:06
Dive into the enchanting world of Black Folk Tales, a captivating collection of 13 Hausa folktales from Nigeria, skillfully retold and illustrated by Erick Berry, the pen name of Evangel Alenna Champlin. In the 1920s, Champlin lived in West Africa, where she met and married Oswald Best, a British Civil Service official. After relocating to the United States, Berry became a celebrated childrens boo...
010 - The Maiden and the Sarakin Pumpkin 19.11.2025 3:23
Dive into the enchanting world of Black Folk Tales, a captivating collection of 13 Hausa folktales from Nigeria, skillfully retold and illustrated by Erick Berry, the pen name of Evangel Alenna Champlin. In the 1920s, Champlin lived in West Africa, where she met and married Oswald Best, a British Civil Service official. After relocating to the United States, Berry became a celebrated childrens boo...
009 - The Magpies and the Greedy Spider 19.11.2025 2:48
Dive into the enchanting world of Black Folk Tales, a captivating collection of 13 Hausa folktales from Nigeria, skillfully retold and illustrated by Erick Berry, the pen name of Evangel Alenna Champlin. In the 1920s, Champlin lived in West Africa, where she met and married Oswald Best, a British Civil Service official. After relocating to the United States, Berry became a celebrated childrens boo...
008 - The Goat and the Hyena 19.11.2025 2:58
Dive into the enchanting world of Black Folk Tales, a captivating collection of 13 Hausa folktales from Nigeria, skillfully retold and illustrated by Erick Berry, the pen name of Evangel Alenna Champlin. In the 1920s, Champlin lived in West Africa, where she met and married Oswald Best, a British Civil Service official. After relocating to the United States, Berry became a celebrated childrens boo...
007 - The Water of Ladi 19.11.2025 5:04
Dive into the enchanting world of Black Folk Tales, a captivating collection of 13 Hausa folktales from Nigeria, skillfully retold and illustrated by Erick Berry, the pen name of Evangel Alenna Champlin. In the 1920s, Champlin lived in West Africa, where she met and married Oswald Best, a British Civil Service official. After relocating to the United States, Berry became a celebrated childrens boo...
006 - Why the Owl Flies Only at Night 19.11.2025 2:02
Dive into the enchanting world of Black Folk Tales, a captivating collection of 13 Hausa folktales from Nigeria, skillfully retold and illustrated by Erick Berry, the pen name of Evangel Alenna Champlin. In the 1920s, Champlin lived in West Africa, where she met and married Oswald Best, a British Civil Service official. After relocating to the United States, Berry became a celebrated childrens boo...
005 - Why the Hartebeest Always Has Tears in His Eyes 19.11.2025 2:52
Dive into the enchanting world of Black Folk Tales, a captivating collection of 13 Hausa folktales from Nigeria, skillfully retold and illustrated by Erick Berry, the pen name of Evangel Alenna Champlin. In the 1920s, Champlin lived in West Africa, where she met and married Oswald Best, a British Civil Service official. After relocating to the United States, Berry became a celebrated childrens boo...
004 - The Spider and the Two Chiefs 19.11.2025 6:50
Dive into the enchanting world of Black Folk Tales, a captivating collection of 13 Hausa folktales from Nigeria, skillfully retold and illustrated by Erick Berry, the pen name of Evangel Alenna Champlin. In the 1920s, Champlin lived in West Africa, where she met and married Oswald Best, a British Civil Service official. After relocating to the United States, Berry became a celebrated childrens boo...
003 - The Town Where No One Slept 19.11.2025 4:40
Dive into the enchanting world of Black Folk Tales, a captivating collection of 13 Hausa folktales from Nigeria, skillfully retold and illustrated by Erick Berry, the pen name of Evangel Alenna Champlin. In the 1920s, Champlin lived in West Africa, where she met and married Oswald Best, a British Civil Service official. After relocating to the United States, Berry became a celebrated childrens boo...
002 - The Story of Solomon and the Birds 19.11.2025 4:28
Dive into the enchanting world of Black Folk Tales, a captivating collection of 13 Hausa folktales from Nigeria, skillfully retold and illustrated by Erick Berry, the pen name of Evangel Alenna Champlin. In the 1920s, Champlin lived in West Africa, where she met and married Oswald Best, a British Civil Service official. After relocating to the United States, Berry became a celebrated childrens boo...
001 - Foreword 19.11.2025 2:44
Dive into the enchanting world of Black Folk Tales, a captivating collection of 13 Hausa folktales from Nigeria, skillfully retold and illustrated by Erick Berry, the pen name of Evangel Alenna Champlin. In the 1920s, Champlin lived in West Africa, where she met and married Oswald Best, a British Civil Service official. After relocating to the United States, Berry became a celebrated childrens boo...
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