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Stories Mother Told: African Folktales

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 to Stories Mother Told.
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Stories Mother Told: African Folktales - Congolese Folktale: Why The Crocodile Does Not Eat The Hen
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10/27/20 • 2 min

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.

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Stories Mother Told: African Folktales - A West African Folktale: The Tortoise And The Hare

A West African Folktale: The Tortoise And The Hare

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08/12/20 • 4 min

Today's story was arguably the most popular story of my childhood. It is a very popular folktale among West African countries but is widely known around the world from Aesop's Fables. This story has many different variations and this particular variation shows the cunning nature of the tortoise as well as the downside of pride.

So Sit Back, Relax and Enjoy. Let me take you back to Africa

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Stories Mother Told: African Folktales - Ugandan Folktale: Atile And The First Local Brew

Ugandan Folktale: Atile And The First Local Brew

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06/29/21 • 3 min

Today's story is about Atile who created the first Ugandan brew and how it came to be wide spread.

I hope you enjoy this piece of our history. Sit back and Relax, let me take you back to Africa.

Want to support the podcast? You can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesmthrtold

Instagram: @storiesmothertold

Black History For Kids: https://tuntimo.com/

Kindle Unimited Free Trial (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3vbcokm

If there are any stories you would like to hear, please send an email to [email protected]

African Horror Stories (@africanhorrorpodcast): https://open.spotify.com/episode/2VPWWSATprI9TrSZCAuAW3?si=fSRNyA2DTvif6p7f5mt7hg

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Stories Mother Told: African Folktales - Nigerian Folktale: How The Tortoise Became Bald

Nigerian Folktale: How The Tortoise Became Bald

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06/18/21 • 5 min

Today marks ONE YEAR since this podcast was created and to celebrate I have decided to release an extra story. This story is about how the tortoise lost all his hair due to his greed. I hope you enjoy the story and I want to thank every single person who has listened to the podcast and supported in one way or another. I am extremely grateful, you all make all of this worth it.

I hope you enjoy this piece of our history. Sit back and Relax, let me take you back to Africa.

Want to support the podcast? You can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesmthrtold

Instagram: @storiesmothertold

Black History For Kids: https://tuntimo.com/

Kindle Unimited Free Trial (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3vbcokm

If there are any stories you would like to hear, please send an email to [email protected]

African Horror Stories (@africanhorrorpodcast): https://open.spotify.com/episode/2VPWWSATprI9TrSZCAuAW3?si=fSRNyA2DTvif6p7f5mt7hg

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Stories Mother Told: African Folktales - Sudanese Folktale: The Lion, The Hyena, And The Fox

Sudanese Folktale: The Lion, The Hyena, And The Fox

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06/16/21 • 2 min

Today's story is from Northern Sudan and displays themes of greed and wisdom. The wise fox was able to think quickly to avoid being food to the greedy lion.

I hope you enjoy this piece of our history. Sit back and Relax, let me take you back to Africa.

Want to support the podcast? You can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesmthrtold

Instagram: @storiesmothertold

Black History For Kids: https://tuntimo.com/

Kindle Unimited Free Trial (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3vbcokm

If there are any stories you would like to hear, please send an email to [email protected]

African Horror Stories (@africanhorrorpodcast): https://open.spotify.com/episode/2VPWWSATprI9TrSZCAuAW3?si=fSRNyA2DTvif6p7f5mt7hg

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Stories Mother Told: African Folktales - Kenyan Folktale: The Origin Of Cattle

Kenyan Folktale: The Origin Of Cattle

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06/08/21 • 3 min

Today's story is a Maasai story from Kenya and is all about the origin of cattle. This story explains why cattle is so important to the Maasai tribe and how the Dorobos were cursed to wander.

I hope you enjoy this piece of our history. Sit back and Relax, let me take you back to Africa.

Want to support the podcast? You can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesmthrtold

Instagram: @storiesmothertold

Black History For Kids: https://tuntimo.com/

Kindle Unimited Free Trial (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3vbcokm

If there are any stories you would like to hear, please send an email to [email protected]

African Horror Stories (@africanhorrorpodcast): https://open.spotify.com/episode/2VPWWSATprI9TrSZCAuAW3?si=fSRNyA2DTvif6p7f5mt7hg

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Stories Mother Told: African Folktales - Moroccan Folktale: The Land And The Treasure

Moroccan Folktale: The Land And The Treasure

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05/26/21 • 4 min

Today's story is all about the importance of hard work. In this story we see how a rich merchant tricked his sons into giving up laziness and in return reap the rewards of hard work.

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 Last Storytellers: https://amzn.to/3fw7toL (affiliate link)

Instagram: @storiesmothertold

Black History For Kids: https://tuntimo.com/

Kindle Unimited Free Trial (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3vbcokm

If there are any stories you would like to hear, please send an email to [email protected]

African Horror Stories (@africanhorrorpodcast): https://open.spotify.com/episode/2VPWWSATprI9TrSZCAuAW3?si=fSRNyA2DTvif6p7f5mt7hg

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Stories Mother Told: African Folktales - Zambian Folktale: Why The Sky Is So High

Zambian Folktale: Why The Sky Is So High

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05/19/21 • 3 min

Today's story shows us how the thoughtlessness of humans led to the Sky being moved very far away.

I hope you enjoy this piece of our history. Sit back and Relax, let me take you back to Africa.

Instagram: @storiesmothertold

Black History For Kids: https://tuntimo.com/

Kindle: https://amzn.to/3t6SIfE

Kindle Unimited Free Trial (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3vbcokm

If there are any stories you would like to hear, please send an email to [email protected]

African Horror Stories (@africanhorrorpodcast): https://open.spotify.com/episode/2VPWWSATprI9TrSZCAuAW3?si=fSRNyA2DTvif6p7f5mt7hg

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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Stories Mother Told: African Folktales - Nigerian Folktale: A Rich Man and His Goat

Nigerian Folktale: A Rich Man and His Goat

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05/11/21 • 5 min

Today's episode takes us to the Northern parts of Nigeria. This story shows us how a gullible rich man gets taken advantage of by 3 rascals.

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 (Amazon Affiliate links):
African Folk Tales - Hugh Vernon-Jackson
Paperback: https://amzn.to/30qXR69
Kindle: https://amzn.to/3t6SIfE

Kindle Unimited Free Trial (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3vbcokm

If there are any stories you would like to hear, please send an email to [email protected]

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Stories Mother Told: African Folktales - Nigerian Folktale: Why The Cat Hates Rats

Nigerian Folktale: Why The Cat Hates Rats

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11/14/24 • 5 min

In King Ansa’s palace, trust is everything—until a crafty rat and a loyal cat find themselves at odds over a secret. This Nigerian folktale unravels the origins of the age-old tension between cats and rats.

I hope you enjoy this piece of our history. Sit back and Relax, let me take you back to Africa.

Want to support the podcast? You can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesmthrtold

Instagram: @storiesmothertold

Black History For Kids: https://tuntimo.com/

If there are any stories you would like to hear, please send an email to [email protected]

African Horror Stories (@africanhorrorpodcast): https://open.spotify.com/episode/2VPWWSATprI9TrSZCAuAW3?si=fSRNyA2DTvif6p7f5mt7hg

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How many episodes does Stories Mother Told: African Folktales have?

Stories Mother Told: African Folktales currently has 84 episodes available.

What topics does Stories Mother Told: African Folktales cover?

The podcast is about Animals, Stories, African, Fiction, Kids & Family, Podcasts, Stories For Kids and Africa.

What is the most popular episode on Stories Mother Told: African Folktales?

The episode title 'Nigerian Folktale: How The Tortoise Became Bald' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Stories Mother Told: African Folktales?

The average episode length on Stories Mother Told: African Folktales is 5 minutes.

How often are episodes of Stories Mother Told: African Folktales released?

Episodes of Stories Mother Told: African Folktales are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of Stories Mother Told: African Folktales?

The first episode of Stories Mother Told: African Folktales was released on Jun 18, 2020.

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