Elphinstone Dayrell
Folk Stories from Southern Nigeria, West Africa
Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
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Dec 25, 2025
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Episodes
041 - The Election of the King Bird The Black-and-White Fishing Eagle 25.12.2025 6:52
Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
040 - The Nsasak Bird and the Odudu Bird 24.12.2025 4:48
Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
039 - The Story of the Drummer and the Alligators 23.12.2025 14:03
Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
038 - Concerning the Hawk and the Owl 22.12.2025 4:27
Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
037 - Concerning the Fate of Essido and His Evil Companions 21.12.2025 12:34
Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
036 - The King and the Nsiat Bird 20.12.2025 3:29
Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
035 - The Slave Girl Who Tried to Kill Her Mistress 19.12.2025 11:06
Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
034 - The Orphan Boy and the Magic Stone 18.12.2025 8:17
Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
033 - The Lucky Fisherman 17.12.2025 3:46
Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
032 - How the Cannibals Drove the People from Insofan Mountain to the Cross River Ikom 16.12.2025 5:02
Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
031 - Of the Pretty Girl and the Seven Jealous Women 15.12.2025 12:32
Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
030 - How the Tortoise Overcame the Elephant and the Hippopotamus 14.12.2025 3:54
Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
029 - The King and the Ju Ju Tree 13.12.2025 7:59
Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
028 - The Story of the Leopard the Tortoise and the Bush Rat 12.12.2025 7:31
Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
027 - Why the Moon Waxes and Wanes 11.12.2025 2:51
Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
026 - Concerning the Leopard the Squirrel and the Tortoise 10.12.2025 7:55
Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
025 - Of the Fat Woman Who Melted Away 09.12.2025 4:16
Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
024 - Why Dead People Are Buried 08.12.2025 2:48
Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
023 - The Affair of the Hippopotamus and the Tortoise or Why the Hippopotamus Lives in the Water 07.12.2025 3:28
Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
022 - The Cock Who Caused A Fight Between Two Towns 06.12.2025 4:44
Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
021 - Why the Bush Cow and the Elephant Are Bad Friends 05.12.2025 5:36
Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
020 - The Story of the Lightning and the Thunder 04.12.2025 2:20
Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
019 - Why the Cat Kills Rats 03.12.2025 2:07
Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
018 - Why the Flies Bother the Cows 03.12.2025 2:13
Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
017 - Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky 03.12.2025 2:47
Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
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