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Stories Mother Told: African Folktales

Stories Mother Told

Stories are a big part of the African culture and growing up in the city of Port-Harcourt, these stories shaped my childhood. Times are different now and these bedtime stories which were passed down through generations are not as popular with children as they once were. This podcast aims to bring these stories to the new generation of African children and introduce everyone else to these wonderful stories from the motherland. The lessons and values learnt from these will never be forgotten. Welcome

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Zimbabwean Folktale: The Tortoise Who Flew

Stories Mother Told: African Folktales ·

2020/07/02

Proverb: Don't set sail using someone else's starMeaning: Avoid copying others. One man's success does not guarantee yours.Today's story takes us to Zimbabwe as we learn about the stubborn Tortoise and how he got his cracked shell. Sit back, relax and enjoy. Let me take you back to Africa.This story was read from: https://www.uexpress.com/tell-me-a-story/2004/9/19/the-tortoise-who-flew-a-folktale

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4:01

Ghanaian Folktale: Anansi Tries To Steal All the...

Stories Mother Told: African Folktales ·

2020/06/28

In today's story, we revisit Anansi the spider and learn about how he attempted to steal all the wisdom in the world. This is a story from the Ashanti People in Ghana. Sit back, relax and enjoy. Let me take you back to AfricaThis story was adapted by Matt Evanshttp://www.iusb.edu/~journal/1998/2Tale.html

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3:34

South African Folktale: How The Elephant Got It's Trunk

Stories Mother Told: African Folktales ·

2020/06/28

In today's episode, I share a popular South African Folktale. This is a popular story among children about how the Elephant got it's long trunk. Sit back, relax and enjoy. Let me take you back to Africa.

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3:13

Nigerian Folktale: Why The Worms Live Underneath The...

Stories Mother Told: African Folktales ·

2020/06/27

On today's episode, I share with you the tale of the ants and why worms live underneath the ground. Sit back, relax and enjoy. Let me take you back to Africa.

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4:23

Ghanaian Folktale: Why Anansi The Spider Has Eight...

Stories Mother Told: African Folktales ·

2020/06/18

Today's story comes from the Ashanti people of Ghana and it is one of the many stories of the mischievous Anansi the Spider. In today's story, we find out the reason for his thin legs. This is a story about greed.

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2:54

Nigerian Folktale: Why Bats Fly At Night

Stories Mother Told: African Folktales ·

2020/06/18

Today's episode is from the beautiful country of Nigeria and is a tale of jealousy, lies and effects. Let's find out why the bat flies at night.

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Stories Mother Told: Welcome!

Stories Mother Told: African Folktales ·

2020/06/18

Stories are a big part of the African culture and growing up in the city of Port-Harcourt in Nigeria, these stories were a big part of my childhood. Times are different now and these stories which were passed down through generations are not as popular with children as they once were. This podcast aims to bring these stories to the new generation of African children and introduce everyone else to these wonderful stories from the motherland. The lessons and values learnt from these will

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