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PODCAST

African Children"s Stories

African Children’s Stories Podcast is a joyful space for children, parents, and educators to explore storytelling and grow a strong reading culture across Africa. Through engaging read-alouds, we spark imagination, build literacy, and celebrate African voices. We read stories sourced from African Storybook and NABU, which are shared freely under open licenses. Episodes feature folktales, early math, nature stories, and lessons in kindness. Host: Magdalene Chorongo. Produced by Edutab.Africa. 📧

kids & family stories for kids

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00:08:23

Kuwa Marafiki

African Children"s Stories ·

2025/11/17

My little friends, I would like to ask you something… have you ever seen friends who live close to each other but never play together? Today, we have a very exciting story about two boys, Ntwali and Mukiza, who end up creating a brand-new game. This game brings them together and makes them the best of friends. What do you think this new game they invented could be? Listen carefully, and don’t forget to answer the fun questions that appear in the middle of the story. Have fun!This story is published

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00:08:30

Teacher Akinyi

African Children"s Stories ·

2025/10/30

In today’s story, we are meeting someone very special, someone who loves children, loves stories, and teaches with all her heart. Can you guess who it is? That’s right, it's Teacher Akinyi! She’s not just any teacher; she’s the kind who makes learning colors, letters, and even nap time fun! So, let’s see what makes Teacher Akinyi everyone’s favourite. Listen keenly, and don’t forget to answer fun questions that pop up along the way. Have fun!Author: Lawrence A. KonjuroIllustration: Lawrence A

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00:06:57

Numbers and Animals

African Children"s Stories ·

2025/09/30

It’s another week of storytelling, tune in to our latest episode, ‘Numbers and Animals' Are you ready to count animals today? Let’s go on an adventure by the river, where numbers and creatures come alive. Remember, you can count on your fingers, your toes, or even clap as we go!” Listen keenly and don’t forget to answer fun questions that pop up along the way! Have fun!This story is published by NABU Organization. You can find an openly licensed PDF version of the book hereAuthor: Kate Wanjira

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00:06:44

Rafiki Yangu, Adui Yangu

African Children"s Stories ·

2025/09/15

Today’s story is called ‘Rafiki Yanyu, Adui Yangu’. It’s about a boy named Bobo, who had many friends, but one friendship with a boy called Jeuri brought him an unexpected challenge. Can friendship be a blessing or a curse? Listen to the story to find out! Don’t forget to answer fun questions that pop up along the way. Have fun!Author: Smangaliso MolebaleIllustration: Thulani MhlangaTranslation: Brigid SimiyuNarrator: Magdalene ChorongoHost and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo You can reach us via

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00:05:38

My Good Friends

African Children"s Stories ·

2025/08/18

Today’s story is titled, ‘My Good Friends.’ It’s about a girl called Sopuruchi who can’t wait to see her friends again after a long weekend. She tells us all about their kindness, the little ways they help her, and how she does her best to be just as good friend in return. So… what makes your friends special? Listen closely and don’t forget to answer fun questions that pop up along the way. Have fun!This story is published by NABU Organization. You can find an openly licensed bookversion of the

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00:11:32

Anansi, Kunguru na Mamba

African Children"s Stories ·

2025/07/28

Today’s story is titled, Anansi, Kunguru na Mamba. This storytakes us all the way to Ghana — and guess who’s back? That’s right! Our favorite tricky spider, Anansi! What happens when a smart trickster, a noisy crow, and a sneaky crocodile cross paths? Can they work together — or is someone about to be outsmarted? Listen to the story to find out! Don’t forget to answer the fun questions that pop up in the middle of the story. Have fun! This story is published by the African Storybook Initiative. You

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00:09:57

Internet Safety

African Children"s Stories ·

2025/07/07

Today’s story is titled, Internet Safety. Have you everused the internet to play games? Or watch videos? Or maybe do your homework? The internet is like a big playground, but like any playground, we need to learn how to play safely. This story will teach us how to stay safe and smart while surfing the internet. Are there bad people who use the internet? Listen to the story to find out! Don’t forget to answer the fun questions that pop up in the middle of the story. Have fun! This story is published

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00:09:00

During the Storm, you were my Rainbow Fish

African Children"s Stories ·

2025/06/23

Today’s story is titled, During the Storm, you were myRainbow Fish. It is a story about a girl named Dineo, who really wanted a cellphone, but what she found was much more than a gadget. She found a way to grow , learn and shine through the help of an unexpected friend! Who is this friend? Listen to the story to find out! Don’t forget to answer the fun questions that pop up in the middle of the story. Have fun! This story is published by the African Storybook Initiative. You can find an openly

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00:07:10

Bi Simu

African Children"s Stories ·

2025/06/09

Today’s story is titled, Bi Simu. In this story, we meet Bi Simu — a woman with five phones, each with its own special purpose. You’ll be amazed to find out how she uses them! Through this story, we’ll learn about the importance of technology in our everyday lives and how we can use it in positive ways — to communicate, to help others, and to bring joy.Listen carefully, and don’t forget to answer the fun questions that pop up in the middle of the story. Have fun! This story is published by the

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00:06:19

Grannny's Phone

African Children"s Stories ·

2025/05/12

Today’s story is titled Granny’s Phone. Have you ever taughtsomeone—like your granny—how to use a new gadget? Well,,, this story is from a village called GaNchabeleng, and it’s about a clever girl named Mmabotse, her loving granny, and how a simple idea helped them stay connected.Are you ready to find out how a cellphone changed everything? Listen closely and don’t forget to answer fun questions that pop up along the way. Have fun! This story is published by the African Storybook Initiative. You can

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00:10:15

Ann Interviews AI

African Children"s Stories ·

2025/04/14

In a world where technology is advancing faster than ever, one TV anchor is on a mission to uncover the secrets of artificial intelligence. Meet Ann—a bold show host ready to ask the big questions. But today’s interview isn’t with a scientist or an inventor. No, today, Ann sits across from something… different. A mind without a body. A voice without a face. An intelligence that exists only in thedigital world. Who—or what—is ChatGPT? And how does it know so much? Let’s find out as Ann interviews AI

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00:10:58

Drones in our Modern World

African Children"s Stories ·

2025/04/07

It’s another week of storytelling, tune in to our latest episode, ‘Drones in Our Modern World’. Have you ever seen a drone flying high up in the sky? Drones are no longer just cool gadgets they are changing the world in amazing ways. From helping farmers grow better crops to protecting wildlife in national parks. Drones are everywhere, but how exactly do they work? And why are they so important? Let’s find out in today’s episode Drones in Our Modern World. Listen closely and don’t forget to answer

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00:07:05

Ni Ngapi?

African Children"s Stories ·

2025/03/24

It’s another week of storytelling, tune in to our latest episode, ‘Ni Ngapi?’ This exciting tale takes us to a world of counting and multiplying different parts of various animals! Can you identify all the animals? And how fast can you multiply their body parts? Listen closely, and don’t forget to answer the fun questions that pop up along the way. Let’s count, multiply, and have fun!NB: This story has been curated to feature audio narrationThis story is published by African Storybook. You can

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00:06:52

The Apple from the Garden

African Children"s Stories ·

2025/03/17

It’s another week of storytelling, tune in to our latest episode, ‘The Apple from the Garden'. This story is about a girl called Anurika who picks an apple from the garden and endeavours to share it with her family members. How will she divide it? Listen to the story to find out! This story is published by NABU Organization. You can find an openly licensed PDF version of the book here Author: Thecla UzozieIllustration: Emmanuel IdokoNarrator: Magdalene ChorongoHost and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo You

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00:08:43

Big 5 Safari

African Children"s Stories ·

2025/03/10

It’s another week of storytelling, tune in to our latest episode, ‘Big 5 Safari' Did you know that ‘Safari’ is a Swahili word meaning ‘Journey’? Today, we are off on an exciting adventure to discover the Big 5 animals of the animal kingdom! This story is published by African Storybook. You can find an openly licensed PDF version of the book hereAuthor: Benard KilaghaiIllustration: Benard KilaghaiNarrator: Mungai Kang’ong’oiHost and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo You can reach us via

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00:06:47

Nitakuwa Nini?

African Children"s Stories ·

2025/02/24

It’s another week of storytelling, tune in to our latest episode, ‘Nitakuwa Nini?' It is about a seed that grows into a plant and bears fruits. It also highlights several uses and importance of the plant. Will you be able to figure out the plant before the story ends? Listen to the story to find out! This story is published by NABU Organization. You can find an openly licensed PDF version of the book hereAuthor: Kate Wanjira KamauIllustration: Bruno IradukundaNarrator: Magdalene ChorongoHost and

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00:09:56

Andile Mji and the Taste of Numbers

African Children"s Stories ·

2025/02/17

It’s another week of storytelling tune in to our latest episode, ‘Andile Mji and the Taste of Numbers'. This captivating story is about a boy who discovers unique ways to learn how to count by using everything around him. This story is published by African Children Storybook . You can find an openly licensed PDF version of the book hereAuthor: Glanice MasikoIllustration: Kamogelo MatlaweNarrator: Magdalene ChorongoHost and Editor: Magdalene Chorongo You can reach us via ⁠stories@edutab.africa or

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00:02:54

Our Flag(Bendera Yetu)

African Children"s Stories ·

2024/12/12

It’s another week of storytelling tune in to our latest episode ‘Our Flag’ (Bendera Yetu) as we celebrate Jamhuri Day! What do milk, mango trees, and charcoal have in common? They’re all part of a colorful tale about the Kenyan flag! This Jamhuri Day, join us for a wonderful story that connects everyday life to our nation’s pride. Laugh, learn, and celebrate Kenya in the most delightful way. This story is published by the African Storybook Initiative. You can find an openly licensed PDF version of

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00:03:40

Kuzuru Ziwa La Victoria

African Children"s Stories ·

2024/12/09

It’s another week of storytelling tune in to our latest episode, “Kuzuru Ziwa La Victoria”. Take a trip with us to one of Africa's greatest natural wonders—Lake Victoria! In this episode, we explore the beauty, history, and unique biodiversity of the world's largest tropical lake. Through captivating storytelling, we'll uncover the lake's cultural significance, the livelihoods it supports, and its place in African folklore. Have you ever been to Lake Victoria? This story is published by the African

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00:06:37

Lady Amelia and her Butterfly, Beauty

African Children"s Stories ·

2024/12/03

It’s another week of storytelling tune in to our latest episode, “Lady Amelia and her Butterfly, Beauty. Have you ever had something so special that you’d do anything to protect it? In today’s story, we meet Lady Amelia, a brave and kind-hearted lady, and her beautiful butterfly, Beauty. But when a determined butterfly collector sets his sights on Beauty, Lady Amelia must find a way to keep her precious friend safe. What will she do? Let’s find out! This story is published by the African Storybook

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