Stories Mother Told: African Folktales

Today we will be visiting the Northern parts of Sudan This story explores the consequences of greed and why we should always keep our word. I hope you enjoy this piece of our history. Sit back and Relax, let me take you back to Africa. Some places to read this story: https://munazaki.com/2016/05/12/the-wise-man-of-the-village/ Kindle Unimited Free Trial (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3vbcokm If...

Today we will be going through another Moroccan tale. This story explores the formation of the Sahara and is also a great reminder that lies have consequences. It shows us how little things can build up and result in big consequences. Like the saying goes "Small drops of water make a mighty ocean" or in this case, tiny grains of sand make a mighty Sahara"". I hope you enjoy this piece of our histo...

For today's episode, we will be visiting the Luhya people in Kenya. This story is a great reminder that you cannot please everybody all the time. I hope you enjoy this piece of our history. Sit back and Relax, let me take you back to Africa. Some places to read this story: http://www.johntyman.com/africa/folk/#8 Kindle Unimited Free Trial (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3vbcokm If there are any...

Today's story will be taking place in the East African country of Tanzania. This story explains the reason why Kites stay away from crows. I hope you enjoy this piece of our history. Sit back and Relax, let me take you back to Africa. Instagram: @storiesmothertold Where To Read: https://storiesguide.com/en/node/2595 Kindle Unimited Free Trial (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3vbcokm If there are...

Today's episode  takes us to the Northern parts of Nigeria. This is a story about Muhammadu and how he became the Galadima of his town. Thios story also shows how jealousy and evil deeds have consequences. ** The term Galadima is a chieftaincy title in the emirates of Katsina State , northern Nigeria I hope you enjoy this piece of our history. Sit back and Relax, let me take you back to Africa. In...

Today's episode  takes us to the Democratic Republic of Congo. In this story the turtle's greed gets the better of him. Similar to Anansi, the Turtle/Tortoise is a very cunning creature and  in this story we see him display this. I hope you enjoy this piece of our history. Sit back and Relax, let me take you back to Africa. Instagram: @storiesmothertold Where To Read: http://mythfolklore.blogspot....

Today's episode  takes us back to Ghana. In this story Anasi the trickster is back and up to his mischievous ways. This story explores the themes of jealousy, anger and revenge. I hope you enjoy this piece of our history. Sit back and Relax, let me take you back to Africa. Instagram: @storiesmothertold If there are any stories you would like to hear, please send an email to storiesmothertold@gmail...

Today's episode is is from the Northern parts of Uganda. This story introduces us to Angwech, a mighty warrior and the first femake village chief of Lira. The themes of bravery, humility and love for community are also explored in Angwech's life. I hope you enjoy this piece of our history. Sit back and Relax, let me take you back to Africa. Some places to read this story: The Mighty Angwech and Mo...

Today's episode is a Shona story from beautiful Zimbabwe. In this story, we see the kindness of the king, as well as how happy and united all the animals can be. We also once again get to see the cunning nature of the rabbit. I hope you enjoy this piece of our history. Sit back and Relax, let me take you back to Africa. Some places to read this story: Once Upon A Time 1: English Translation of Anc...

Today's episode sees us visiting South Africa once again. In this story, we learn about the importance of unity and how the ants struggled without it. I hope you enjoy this piece of our history. Sit back and Relax, let me take you back to Africa. Some places to read this story: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/38339/38339-h/38339-h.htm#Page_10 South-African Folk-Tales , by James A. Honeÿ, [1910] Th...

Today's episode takes us back to Marrakech, Morocco. It is a very good example to always be kind to people for you never know where your blessings may come from.  The story references a Moroccan hammam, this is a steam room where people go to clean themselves. I hope you enjoy this piece of our history. So sit back and Relax, let me take you back to Africa. Places to read this story: The Last Stor...

For today's episode, we take a trip back to South Sudan. In this story, the cunning and greedy hare tries to fool his family in order to keep all the food to himself. This story teaches us that you cannot fool people all the time and the truth will one day catch up with you.  "Everyday for the thief, one day for the owner" - Nigerian Adage I hope you enjoy this piece of our history. Sit back and R...

For today's episode, we will be visiting the Igbo people of Nigeria. This story shows how one good turn can lead to another. We also get to see how clever the Rabbit is. I hope you enjoy this piece of our history. Sit back and Relax, let me take you back to Africa. Some places to read this story: African Folk Tales - Hugh Vernon-Jackson If there are any stories you would like to hear, please send...

For today's episode, we will be visiting the Maasai people in Kenya. This story explores the concepts of greed, betrayal and of course the cunning nature of the Hare. I hope you enjoy this piece of our history. Sit back and Relax, let me take you back to Africa. Some places to read this story: http://www.johntyman.com/africa/folk/#3 If there are any stories you would like to hear, please send an e...

Today's episode is our first from the Northern parts of Africa. It takes us to Marrakech, Morocco.  I hope you enjoy this piece of our history. So sit back and Relax, let me take you back to Africa. Places to read this story: The Last Storytellers: Tales from the heart of Morocco - Richard Hamilton If there are any stories you would like to hear, please send an email to storiesmothertold@gmail.com

For today's episode, we are back with the Ashanti tribe in Ghana. This story highlights the importance of being true and trustworthy. We are once again shown Anansi's terrible qualities such as lying and jealousy. I hope you enjoy this piece of our history. So sit back and Relax, let me take you back to Africa. Places to read this story: King Chameleon and more (West African Folktales) - Rotimi Og...

Today's episode takes us to East Africa as we explore this Kenyan tale on the origin of Zebras.  I hope you enjoy this piece of our history. Sit back and Relax, let me take you back to Africa. Some places to read this story: http://www.johntyman.com/africa/folk/#8 If there are any stories you would like to hear, please send an email to storiesmothertold@gmail.com

Today's episode takes us back to South Africa. In this story, we follow Lion on his experience of the Strength of Man.  I hope you enjoy this piece of our history. Sit back and Relax, let me take you back to Africa. Some places to read this story: http://mythfolklore.blogspot.com/2014/06/south-africa-lion-jackal-and-man.html If there are any stories you would like to hear, please send an email to...

Today's episode takes us back to the Ashanti people of Ghana. In this story, we see how the cunning Anansi is taught a lesson by his son, Kweku Tsin who decides to get even after Anansi tricks him. I hope you enjoy this piece of our history. Sit back and Relax, let me take you back to Africa. Some places to read this story: http://mythfolklore.blogspot.com/2014/05/west-africa-tit-for-tat.html If t...

Today's story is a bit different. We look into the legend of one of the most popular women in Nigeria, Queen Moremi Ajasoro. This story shows how she saved the people of Ile Ife through bravery, wisdom and sacrifice. Queen Moremi continues to be immortalised till this day I hope you enjoy this piece of our history. Sit back and Relax, let me take you back to Africa. Some places to read this story:...

Today's story takes us to South Sudan for the first time! In this story we explore the concept of reaping what you sow and why it is important to be good. I hope you enjoy this story, so Sit back and Relax, let me take you back to Africa. Can be found at: http://www.southsudanesefolktales.org/?project=you-reap-what-you-sow

Today's story takes us to East Africa for the first time! Uganda to be specific. We listen to the story of the brave and wise Waswa and how he came to rule Kalungu. I hope you enjoy this story, so Sit back and Relax, let me take you back to Africa.

Today's story comes all the way from Congo. It sees the gullible crocodile missing out on a meal after being confused by the hen. In this story, a reference to Nzambi is made. Nzambi is the Kongolese name for God. I hope you enjoy this story, so Sit back, Relax and Enjoy, let me take you back to Africa.

Today we are back with the Ashanti people of Ghana and the very mischievous Anansi. On today's episode we get to find out how Anansi obtained all the stories from the sky god  using his trademark wit. So Sit back, Relax and Enjoy, let me take you back to Africa

Today's story is about the Hawk and why he eats chickens. After listening to this story, you may understand the hawk better whenever you see him fly off with a chicken. So Sit back, Relax and Enjoy, let me take you back to Africa