Folktales from Sudan – Details, episodes & analysis

Izzayakum!  Hello!

Welcome to Folktales from Sudan -   a podcast for kids and families that introduces them to the rich oral storytelling traditions of the African country of Sudan, bringing timeless tales of wisdom, adventure, and humor to life!

The story producer and narrator is award-winning public radio journalist and podcaster Hana Baba, who is Sudanese American. She grew up listening to her mother and uncle telling her fairy tales, that were handed down from their grandmother in Sudan.

This beautifully sound designed podcast brings to life those stories - immersing young listeners in a world of magical treasures, brave girls, clumsy ogres, mischievous animals, and more!

There’s always a character to root for, and a character that needs to learn a lesson.... and we all learn something new with each story.

The stories are told in English, and you'll also hear phrases in Sudanese dialect. So get ready to pick up some new words, and experience the rhythm of the language along the way.

Plus there's lots of songs to sing along to- so get ready to join in!

We hope you'll enjoy the stories,  subscribe and share with your family and friends !

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@FolkTalesfrom Sudan

* Email us at:  folktalesfromsudan@gmail.com

 Folktales from Sudan is coming April 1st- so stay tuned to this feed!

See you in the first story!

Ma'a Alsalama! Goodbye!

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The Cats & the Mice 🐱🐭 

Something’s brewing in the hosh- the yard... 🐱🐭 

The cats are up to something, and the mice aren't sure whether to believe it or not. 

Can the cats be trusted? 🤔 

You won’t believe the sneaky plan they’re hatching, but the mice have a few tricks of their own! 

Listen to the story to find out what happens next! 

🎬 Thanks to our Production Team:

✨ Storyteller: Hana Baba
🎼 Music: Ramy Elbaghir, Mohamed Jamal, Ahmed Alejail, Hassan Rabei and Khalid Almahi
🎨 Episode Art: Waddah Eltahir
🎭 Graphic Design: Eman Hajali, Rudaina Osman, Layla Bilal
🎧 Sound Design: James Rowlands of Roofdog Studio
📝 Story Consultant & Editor: Nawal Gaafar

📖 Folktales from Sudan is dedicated to: Elbagir Gaafar, our beloved family storyteller


Hit that subscribe button so you never miss a tale!
📲 Follow the Fun! Join the adventure on social media: @FolktalesFromSudan

🙌 Big love to our listeners! Thank you for keeping these stories alive with us. We’ll be back soon with another legendary Sudanese folktale. 
Until then—Yalla, masalama! ❤️

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👨🏽‍🦱👩🏾 Fatna and her brother Mohamed live together in a house in the forest.

🎶  Every night after work, Mohamed sings a special song to let his sister Fatna know he’s home, and she opens the door. 🚪

 👹 But when a sneaky ghoul tries to trick Fatna, things get tricky!

What happens?

Listen and find out!

🎬 Thanks to our Production Team:

✨ Storyteller: Hana Baba
🎼 Music: Ramy Elbaghir, Mohamed Jamal, Ahmed Alejail, Hassan Rabei and Khalid Almahi
🎨 Episode Art: Waddah Eltahir
🎭 Graphic Design: Eman Hajali, Rudaina Osman, Layla Bilal
🎧 Sound Design: James Rowlands of Roofdog Studio
📝 Story Consultant & Editor: Nawal Gaafar

📖 Folktales from Sudan is dedicated to: Elbagir Gaafar, our beloved family storyteller

Hit that subscribe button so you never miss a tale!
📲 Follow the Fun! Join the adventure on social media: @FolktalesFromSudan

🙌 Big love to our listeners! Thank you for keeping these stories alive with us. We’ll be back soon with another legendary Sudanese folktale. 
Until then—Yalla, masalama! ❤️

Support the show

🐐 Kiret the Goat 🐐

Kiret loves to play and explore, but she has one big problem—she never listens! 

One day, after begging her big sister Almi'za Saneeya to join her and her sister goats in the big park, Kiret has the best day ever!

But when the sun starts to set, and it's time to go home, Kiret refuses to listen!

When she refuses to go home, her sister Almi'za Saneeya teaches her a lesson...

What happens? Listen to the story to find out! 🐐

🎬 Thanks to our Production Team:

✨ Storyteller: Hana Baba
🎼 Music: Ramy Elbaghir, Mohamed Jamal, Ahmed Alejail, Hassan Rabei and Khalid Almahi
🎨 Episode Art: Waddah Eltahir
🎭 Graphic Design: Eman Hajali, Rudaina Osman, Layla Bilal
🎧 Sound Design: Seth Samuel
📝 Story Consultant & Editor: Nawal Gaafar

📖 Folktales from Sudan is dedicated to: Elbagir Gaafar, our beloved family storyteller


Hit that subscribe button so you never miss a tale!
📲 Follow the Fun! Join the adventure on social media: @FolktalesFromSudan

🙌 Big love to our listeners! Thank you for keeping these stories alive with us. We’ll be back soon with another legendary Sudanese folktale. 
Until then—Yalla, masalama! ❤️

Support the show

🌟 Lolaba and the Eagle 🦅✨

Deep in the forest, a brother and sister lived a simple life. But one day, the brother set a trap for a big bird—only to catch a talking eagle instead! 🦅😲

This wasn’t just any bird… this eagle could SING! 🎶 

And with every song, something magical happened. 

What happens? Find out in the story !


🎬 Thanks to our Production Team:
✨ Storyteller: Hana Baba
🎼 Music: Ramy Elbaghir, Mohamed Jamal, Ahmed Alejail, Hassan Rabei and Khalid Almahi
🎨 Episode Art: Waddah Eltahir
🎭 Graphic Design : Eman Hajali, Rudaina Osman, Layla Bilal
🎧 Sound Design : Seth Samuel
📝 Story Consultant & Editor: Nawal Gaafar

📖 Folktales from Sudan is dedicated to: Elbagir Gaafar, our beloved family storyteller

📲 Follow the Fun! Join the adventure on social media: @FolktalesFromSudan

🙌 Big love to our listeners! Thank you for keeping these stories alive with us. We’ll be back soon with another Sudanese folktale.

 Until then—Yalla, masalama! ❤️

Support the show

👳🏽‍♂️ The Father and Three Sons 👨🏽‍🦱👨🏽‍🦱👨🏽‍🦱

There was a man who had three sons—Hassan, Ahmed, and Mohamed.
 One day, he an important question for them- 

                          ❤️  "How much do you love me?" 


What do they say, and what happens next? Find out in the story!

Find out in the story- get comfy, and listen....

🎬 Thanks to our Production Team:

✨ Storyteller: Hana Baba
🎼 Music: Ramy Elbaghir, Mohamed Jamal, Ahmed Alejail, Hassan Rabei and Khalid Almahi
🎨 Art: Waddah Eltahir
🎭 Graphic Design: Eman Hajali, Rudaina Osman, Layla Bilal
🎧 Sound Design : Seth Samuel
📝 Story Consultant & Editor: Nawal Gaafar
📖 Dedicated to: Elbagir Gaafar, our beloved family storyteller

📲 Follow the Fun! Join the adventure on social media: @FolktalesFromSudan

🙌 Big love to our listeners! Thank you for keeping these stories alive with us. We’ll be back soon with another legendary Sudanese folktale. 
Until then—Yalla, masalama! ❤️

Support the show

🌳 👨🏽‍🦱 There was once a poor woodcutter who chopped wood in the forest every day for a living

👳🏽‍♂️ 🌟 One day, an old man gives him a magical gift , but he soon learns that some magic comes with consequences. 

What happens?

Find out- listen now!

🎬 Thanks to our Production Team:

✨ Storyteller: Hana Baba
🎼 Music: Ramy Elbaghir, Mohamed Jamal, Ahmed Alejail, Hassan Rabei and Khalid Almahi
🎨 Episode Art: Waddah Eltahir
🎭 Graphic Design: Eman Hajali, Rudaina Osman, Layla Bilal
🎧 Sound Design: Seth Samuel
📝 Story Consultant & Editor: Nawal Gaafar

📖 Folktales from Sudan is dedicated to: Elbagir Gaafar, our beloved family storyteller


Hit that subscribe button so you never miss a tale!
📲 Follow the Fun! Join the adventure on social media: @FolktalesFromSudan

🙌 Big love to our listeners! Thank you for keeping these stories alive with us. We’ll be back soon with another legendary Sudanese folktale. 
Until then—Yalla, masalama! ❤️

Support the show

👩🏾 🌴 Alhadeeya is a kind girl who lives with her grandmother. 

Every day after school, she goes straight home.

But one day, some jealous village girls trick her into going to play in the forest with them after school- and then comes trouble..

What happens next?

Find out- listen now!

🎬 Thanks to our Production Team:

✨ Storyteller: Hana Baba
🎼 Music: Ramy Elbaghir, Mohamed Jamal, Ahmed Alejail, Hassan Rabei and Khalid Almahi
🎨 Episode Art: Waddah Eltahir
🎭 Graphic Design: Eman Hajali, Rudaina Osman, Layla Bilal
🎧 Sound Design: Seth Samuel
📝 Story Consultant & Editor: Nawal Gaafar

📖 Folktales from Sudan is dedicated to: Elbagir Gaafar, our beloved family storyteller


Hit that subscribe button so you never miss a tale!
📲 Follow the Fun! Join the adventure on social media: @FolktalesFromSudan

🙌 Big love to our listeners! Thank you for keeping these stories alive with us. We’ll be back soon with another legendary Sudanese folktale. 
Until then—Yalla, masalama! ❤️

Support the show

🎭  Anjetu and Nijaima are two sisters who are very different.

☺️ Nijaima is kind, hardworking, and always ready to help others.
😠 Anjetu is selfish, lazy, and mean!

When Nijaima’s step mom sends them each on a difficult mission, they will be tested along the way by some unexpected characters...

It's an adventure they won't forget!

What happens? Listen to find out!


🎬 Thanks to our Production Team:

✨ Storyteller: Hana Baba
🎼 Music: Ramy Elbaghir, Mohamed Jamal, Ahmed Alejail, Hassan Rabei and Khalid Almahi
🎨 Episode Art: Waddah Eltahir
🎭 Graphic Design: Eman Hajali, Rudaina Osman, Layla Bilal
🎧 Sound Design: Seth Samuel
📝 Story Consultant & Editor: Nawal Gaafar

📖 Folktales from Sudan is dedicated to: Elbagir Gaafar, our beloved family storyteller


Hit that subscribe button so you never miss a tale!
📲 Follow the Fun! Join the adventure on social media: @FolktalesFromSudan

🙌 Big love to our listeners! Thank you for keeping these stories alive with us. We’ll be back soon with another legendary Sudanese folktale. 
Until then—Yalla, masalama! ❤️

Support the show

🐔 Mariam’s chicken is always getting into trouble! 

🏠 One day, it flew over the fence and into the neighbor's house- the scariest house in the village that nobody goes to!

👧🏾 But Mariam had to get her chicken back- so she went to the house, and couldn't believe what she saw!

What happens next? Listen to find out!

🎬 Thanks to our Production Team:

✨ Storyteller: Hana Baba

🎼 Music: Ramy Elbaghir, Mohamed Jamal, Ahmed Alejail, Hassan Rabei and Khalid Almahi

🎨 Episode Art: Waddah Eltahir

🎭 Graphic Design: Eman Hajali, Rudaina Osman, Layla Bilal

🎧 Sound Design: Seth Samuel

📝 Story Consultant & Editor: Nawal Gaafar

📖 Folktales from Sudan is dedicated to: Elbagir Gaafar, our beloved family storyteller

Hit that subscribe button so you never miss a tale!

📲 Follow the Fun! Join the adventure on social media: @FolktalesFromSudan

🙌 Big love to our listeners! Thank you for keeping these stories alive with us. We’ll be back soon with another legendary Sudanese folktale. 

Until then—Yalla, masalama! ❤️

Support the show