Legendary Africa

Hello Legends and welcome back to Mzanzi! Today, we head to Chatsworth, Durban in KwaZulu-Natal (my birthplace!) to uncover the horrific and dark legend of Highway Sheila! * CONTENT WARNING * Please note that this episode contains disturbing references to physical harm and is not suitable for sensitive listeners and children.  Promo: Spell Cast Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spell-c...

Hello Legends! Today, I am narrating a tale called Mohammed with the Magic Finger from Andrew Lang's Fairy books. It's a bit of an odd but enjoyable one. Mohammed is a little boy with extraordinary powers and intelligence. And his family is not all that ordinary either.... #staylegendary ***FOLLOW US*** Instagram: @legendarypod Twitter: @Legendarypod1 Main link:  https://linktr.ee/legendar...

Hello Legends! Today, I am narrating four Animal folktales from South Africa! We meet several of the Ant clans, a unique Monkey who fights for justice with the help of his fiddle, a Tiger (aka Lion) who is scared of a Ram, and a boastful Lion who learns some important lessons about Man. #staylegendary A quick note: the source for these tales was published in 1910 and thus contains some outdated an...

Hello Legends! Today's tale is called The Heart of a Monkey. In this tale, Monkey and Shark become unlikely friends but all is not what it seems...and what on earth does a Washerman's Donkey have to do with it?? #staylegendary ***FOLLOW US*** Instagram: @legendarypod Twitter: @Legendarypod1 Main link:  https://linktr.ee/legendarypodcast Proud member of the Straight Up Strange Network:  htt...

Heya you Legends! Legendary Africa is back! It's been a long long time but my disembodied voice will be back regularly in your ears. These will not be weekly episodes necessarily as life is far too hectic for that, but they will be more often and regular than in these last few months. Enjoy listening to African lore and, as always, feel free to reach out on Twitter, Instagram or via email! ***...

Hello Legends and welcome back to Legendary Africa! Today, we travel to ancient Egypt to learn about a prince who is fated to die.  #staylegendary Podcast feature: The History of Saqartvelo Georgia – listen here   Timestamps 00:00:00 - Episode start 00:01:43 - Intro 00:02:12 - The Birth of a Pharaoh  00:14:58 - Enter Ramesses 00:20:39 - Khuenaten Risks Fate 00:25:55 - Princess Meket...

Hello Legends and welcome back to Legendary Africa! Today, I have some tricky tales from Jackal and his sons. Our first tale follows Jackal himself and a rather unfortunate encounter with Tortoise. Our second tale follows Jackal’s eldest son, Jackal the elder, who tricks the mightiest creatures one after the other until he is brought to a crushing stop by an unlikely beast. Lastly, we meet Jackal’...

Helloo Legends and welcome to Legendary Africa! Today, fresh outta hiatus, I am bringing two delightful tales from Congo folklore straight to your ear canal! Our first story tells the tale of two brothers and their rivalry, a woman from the sea, and the punishment for betraying a loved one's trust. Our second story follows one regular man and his three gifted wives as they battle against death its...

Hello and welcome back to Legendary Africa! And a warm welcome to any new listeners! I am coming to you straight from Edinburgh, Scotland, and cannot wait to bring you more African myths, legends, and lore. Who knows, maybe there'll be a Scottish twist to the podcast at some point...you'll just have to listen and find out!  Lotsa love to you all, and remember: stay safe, stay sexy, and stay L...

Legendary Africa is your African myth, legend, and lore podcast! Join me as we delve into magical stories from the magnificent African continent. Stay safe, stay sexy, and stay Legendary! 

Greetings Legends and welcome to Legendary Africa! Today, I bring you three monsterific, marvellous and monstrous tales from the Hausa, the Fang and the Guji Oromo! Join me as we meet the astonishing Zankallala, a tiny monster who packs a punch, the Ebigane, a bloody-thirsty hybrid, and the Bulgu, a terrible ogre with a taste for human flesh.  #staylegendary Mentioned in this episode: Leine M...

Hello Legends! Today we are travelling south of the Nile to hear about how Samba, a handsome, strong, and kind prince became Samba the Coward and found himself in self-exile in another kingdom. There he meets a great warrior who will change his life forever... #staylegendary Time stamps: · 00:00:00 - Episode start · 00:00:40 – Intro · 00:02:13 – Story start: ‘Far south of the Nile…’ · 00:06:29 – ‘...

Happy Birthday Legendary Africa! It is the podcast's first birthday. 1 year since we started the podcast, and how the world and my life has changed. One thing is for sure: I am proud of how Legendary Africa has developed as a podcast, and I am so so thankful to everyone who listens, has listened and to those who will. Please enjoy this clip collage of memories. Stay Legendary... Music:  YouTu...

Welcome Legends! Today, we learn all about Jackal and his various (mis)adventures! This episode is very special to me as my dear friend and fantastic fellow podcaster, Dustin Steichmann, host of Sandman Stories Presents, has kindly provided his lovely voice for the characters in my stories! For generations, Jackal has held his spot in various African folklore as one of the most devious (if not the...

Hi Legends! I have a very special episode for you today. I am joined by none other than the fabulous host of The Faerie Folk podcast! A folklore enthusiast who runs an amazing podcast about all things faerie, she and I chat about the most popular water-related mythical creatures of all time: mermaids! We first go to Zennor in Cornwall, UK to hear about the romantic tale of a mermaid and her lover,...

Hi Legends! Welcome back to Season 2 of Legendary Africa! Today we go to Zanzibar to hear about the Islamic-influenced tale of a heroic horse, a wise apprentice and a wicked magician. Straight Up Strange Productions Follow on Twitter and Instagram ! Website Universal link Music: ‘African’ - AShamaluevMusic. Music Link   ‘At The Shore’ and ‘Ibn Al-Noor’ by Kevin MacLeod   Ibn Al-Noor Kevi...

Welcome back to Season 2 of Legendary Africa! I have some personal news and talk a bit about Season 2.  Season 2 launches 8th February 2021!  #staylegendary  Featured: Joshua Gillingham, author of The Gatewatch and creator of the Viking game Althingi  Website Dr Richard Sugg, author of Mummies, Cannibals and Vampires Patreon Leine Marie Daini, author of Giraffe's Eggs and host...

Hi Legends. This is a tribute to my late aunt - someone who was like my second mother - and an announcement about the end of Season 1 of Legendary Africa. Thank you so much for all the support during this season. I will see you in February 2021. #staylegendary  Logo: Photograph by Rene Rauschenberger. Music: A Good Day On the African Planes - Doug Maxwell_Media Right Productions.mp3 (YouTube...

Hi Legends! Happy December! Today, we’re talking about the Xhosa legend revolving around the Hole in the Wall. This is an actual rock formation in the Eastern Cape. My story is inspired and based on the legend - hope you enjoy it! The legend is actually quite romantic and fantastical. Thanks to Nikkole, one of my wonderful listeners, who requested the episode! Stay legendary! Podcast recommendatio...

Hi Legends! I have another simply amazing bonus episode for you. I am delighted and excited to welcome onto the show, Joshua Gillingham! He is the author of The Gatewatch, a novel inspired by Norse myths and Icelandic sagas, the creator of the Viking-style board game Althingi and a musician for the band, The Ugly Mugs, a group focused on Celtic, Irish and Maritime music. We chat all about Althingi...

Hi Legends! Today I am so excited to have a very special guest on the show: Leine Marie Daini! The incredible author of the wonderful children's book Giraffe's Eggs and the amazing host of the podcast Giraffe's Eggs and Other African Stories.   I was so excited to invite Leine onto Legendary Africa and am so happy that she joined me today. In this episode we dive into a multitude of elements...

Hi Legends! Break is over and I’m back with an exciting Egyptian folktale! This is the first Egyptian tale to be featured on Legendary Africa and I can promise you that it is an amazing one. Featuring a powerful pharaoh, lots of treasure, a murder and a happy ending, it’s everything you could want. Enjoy and thanks for listening! ** FOLLOW US *** Instagram: @legendarypod Twitter: @Legendarypod1 Ma...

Hey Legends! We’re back with some wonderful animal tales, this time featuring 2 tales. First from the Mende people of Sierra Leone we meet First Man, Jackal and Python, then we listen to a tale from the Khoikhoi and meet Lion, Vultures and Bullfrog. We find out why Python can shed his skin and travel back in time to when Lion could fly. Sources for this episode: When Lion Could Fly by Nick Greaves...

Hey Legends! Gather round, gather round! Today, I will be retelling the story of Makoma, the boy hero (in a slightly comical fashion). A tale from the Sena people of Mozambique and Zimbabwe, Makoma is a boy with extraordinary powers who goes on a great journey, defeats mighty enemies and finds his rightful place in the universe. Enjoy and thanks for listening! Promo by the Midwest Meltdown podcast...

Hey legends! It’s Halloween month and that means it’s time for Legendary Africa to get spooky! Join me in Cape Town as we wander through the torture chambers and eerie corridors of the Castle of Good Hope, tiptoe through Claremont Cemetery and keep an ear out for the Headless Rider of Spine Road. Enjoy and thanks for listening! Promo: Stories of Strangeness https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id151...