Legendary Africa

Hey legends! Today we’re heading back home to South Africa, first to Howick Falls to search the deep pools for the Inkanyamba, then to Richtersveld in the Eastern Cape where we’ll descend into the ‘Bottomless PIt’ and hopefully not get eaten by the Grootslang. Grab a head torch, some strong rope and a couple bags full of diamonds, and join me as we look for the country’s most dangerous legendary s...

Hey legends! Join me today for two lovely folktales about Elephants. They truly are wondrous creatures. For the first tale, we go to Nigeria to listen to a tale by the Ibibio people, then we head to Congo, where the Bakongo people tell a clever tale about an elephant who was too foolish and a man who was too clever. Hope you enjoy and thank you for listening! Promo: Hidden in the Shadows https://p...

Join me as we follow a wonderful Islam-influenced folktale from East Africa. Originally told in Swahili, this tale has everything: betrayal, redemption, an evil Vzir, a majestic Snake King and a boy who just wants to become a doctor. Enjoy and thanks for listening! Promo by the Murder Mythtery podcast: https://audioboom.com/channels/5013313 ** FOLLOW US *** Instagram: @legendarypod Twitter: @Legen...

Welcome back to Mzansi, Legends! Join me in South Africa as we journey from Cape Town to Knysna to Johannesburg to George as we try to solve the unsolvable mystery of Rosalind Ballingall. Grab your pipe and grab your cane, you’re going to have to be better than Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot to solve this case! Enjoy and thanks for listening! Promo by the Brown Girls Read podcast: https://podc...

It’s cryptid time, Legends! In this episode, we wander around the swamps and wetlands of Zambia, climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and parachute down Mount Kenya in an attempt to find the legendary Kongamoto! Come listen to eyewitness accounts from fisherman, ichthyologists and journalists, and decide for yourself whether the Kongamoto is a living dinosaur or not. Enjoy and thanks for listening!...

From the Rain-makers of the Okavango comes two tales revolving around devious and crafty Hares. In the first story from the Humbukushu people, find out how Kadima the Hare betrayed a mother leopard and how the Go-Away bird saved an entire village. Then, in the second story, follow the unlikely duo, Hare and Ngando, the Crocodile, as they bond over a common enemy. Thank you for listening and enjoy!...

Hi Legends and welcome to Legendary Africa! This is the first proper episode since I returned to Legendary Africa after Rashalia, my sister and co-host, passed away and, although it was sometimes difficult, I enjoyed it. Join me as I weave a tale about an ogre, a magician and a mother who could really do with some parenting tips. Thank you for listening and enjoy this tale from the Tsonga people!...

Legendary Africa is back to torment your ears! In this minisode, I choose to honour Rashalia’s life by continuing with the podcast. Since Rashalia loved all kinds of spooky and paranormal stories, to celebrate her, I talk about the short, but spooky, legend of the apparently haunted ruins of the Kempton Park Hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa! Link for photos: https://citizen.co.za/news/south-...

This is a tribute to my sister and co-host, Rashalia. I love and miss you so much. *** Music: AShamaluevMusic Logo: Photograph by Rene Rauschenberger

Get out your pointy hats and broomsticks, because something wicked this way comes! Well, not here, but in Cameroon, where on a distant mountaintop something evil brews. We talk about the Nyongo society, the witches that terrorised the Bakweri people for decades. The fun continues with Ninki Nanka, the horned swamp dragon that may just be the strangest looking animal in history.  ***Find us***...

This episode we bring you the cruel, bat-like shapeshifter(s) Popobawa that terrorised the Island of Pemba off the Tanzanian coast from the 60's up to as recently as 2007. This gruesome tale will have you clinging to your loved ones as we dive into the famous Popobawa hysteria of the time.  Things only descend further as the next story takes you to Asamando, the underworld of the Akan people,...

Angels are well-known in the Western world, from the annoying little cherubs on Valentine's Day cards to the vengeful archangels displayed on stained glass windows, but did you know that some African cultures have their own angels? This week we dive into the Islam-influenced Zanzibari mythology of East Africa. After that, a Basotho fable tells of the terrifying human-gobbling monster Khodumodumo,...

WARNING: this episode contains references to graphic violence that may upset sensitive listeners. Powdered brain? Human fat candles? Blood-thirsty cannibals? We have all this and more on today’s bonus episode, in which we interview author Dr Richard Sugg. Dr Sugg is the author of eleven books on topics like vampires, fairies, and the supernatural. We talk about the new edition of his book Mummies,...

It's our Father's Day episode, and we have some special dad-themed stories for you! First, the sombre tale of the great Yoruba warrior who lost his favourite son on the battlefield, and spent so much time pining that he turned into a tree. Next, we hear the epic tale of Mwindo, the super-son that took on his own murderous dad.  ***Find us*** Website: rashaliap.wixsite.com/legendary Instagram:...

In the heart of the Congo, little spirits with a taste for human flesh lurk, waiting for innocent passers-by to fall prey to their traps. In this episode we bring you tales of the Biloki, creatures guaranteed to send a chill down your spine. But not everything is dark and gloomy, as proven by Mpempe the heroic dog in a heart-warming myth originating in South Africa.  ***Find us*** Website: ra...

If you thought fairies were solely dainty creatures of glens and dales then think again, because in this episode we introduce you to a host of fairies from Benin and the Ashanti people of Ghana. From funky healing powers to a banana obsession, these fairies have it all. Then we delve into the storied origins of the Hausa tribe of West Africa, featuring the heroic snake-slayer, Bayajidda.  ***...

A long time ago, supernatural beings born of the Underworld founded a great empire in East Africa that would dominate the Great Lakes region for thousands of years. How did this empire finally fall? And what legacy did they leave behind? To the south of the continent, a Basotho princess seeks out a fierce water dragon in a quest like no other.  ***Find us*** Website: rashaliap.wixsite.com/leg...

In the first episode of our relaunch as Legendary Africa, we introduce you to the magic shapeshifters and feral blacksmiths of Somalia, where the legendary werehyenas once roamed. Meanwhile, the river god of the Zambezi river lurks, waiting to unleash hell on whomsoever dares to disturb his domain.  ***Find us*** Website: rashaliap.wixsite.com/legendary Instagram: legendarypod Twitter: @Legen...

Our podcast is taking a new direction, and we are so excited to tell you about it! Legendary Africa is an African myths and legends podcast told by two sisters with a love of learning and a propensity for occupations that can be done while wearing pyjamas. Hit subscribe now so you don't miss the first episode of our brand new show!  ***Find us*** Website: rashaliap.wixsite.com/legendary Insta...

To celebrate reaching 100 downloads we invited listeners to send us their scary, wacky, or just downright legendary stories - and they came through! We've got everything from demons to shark attacks to pirate smugglers and more in our first ever listener episode. Enjoy!  Featuring hosts from your favourite podcasts and creators! Into the Portal Aging Gay Millenial  Chase N Josh: Fact or...

It’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt, and in the 1980’s the mysterious arcade game Polybius left its players in fits, nauseous, and sometimes even dead. Also, who were the mysterious men in black that dropped by to service the machines every now and then? Then, did you know that centuries before Edward Cullen emerged in all his bedazzled glory, vampires haunted the ancient world? Whether...

If you’ve been on Twitter lately, chances are that you’ve come across the #amabiechallenge, the hashtag that is taking Japan (and some of the rest of the world) by storm. If not, just know that, as unlikely as it may seem, creatively decorated bento boxes might be the cure to the pandemic. Meanwhile in Africa, the storyteller spider deity Anansi weaves a web of mischief in this week’s episode. Off...

Happy belated Mother's Day! In honour of mothers worldwide, we've chosen two of the most dramatic mothers we could possibly find for today's episode. First up on So You Want To Be A Mother? is Demeter, Goddess of the Harvest and the inventor of helicopter parenting. Find out what happens when her crummy brother gets goo-goo eyes for Demeter's lovely daughter. Then prepare yourself for the first (a...

Welcome to our first bonus episode! We’re super excited to have special guest Josh Gillingham on the show to talk about his new, Norse-inspired book, The Gatewatch . Josh spills the beans on this first instalment in his new fantasy series, talks about his background as an author, and even hands out some pro tips to aspiring writers. The Gatewatch launches May 17th - don’t miss it! *** LINKS: Pre-o...

Has your baby been acting strangely? Draining the milk of four nursemaids? Shrivelling up like a prune? Well, chances are it’s a changeling and you should probably yeet it into a fire (after signing a form indemnifying us against any and all legal action arising from this questionable act). Alternatively, send it to train with the great warrior and Celtic goddess of death Scáthach, renowned for he...