Stories Mother Told: African Folktales – Details, episodes & analysis

Step into the vibrant world of the Asante Kingdom and discover the origins of the iconic Kente cloth. In this episode, we recount the legendary tale of two brothers, Nana Koragu and Nana Ameyaw, whose chance encounter with the clever spider Ananse forever changed their craft—and their village. From weaving simple fabrics to creating royal treasures, this is a story of ingenuity, tradition, and a legacy that endures to this day. 

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

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. 

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If there are any stories you would like to hear, please send an email to storiesmothertold@gmail.com

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

Today's story might sound a bit familiar as we have told a version of this story in the past. This story explains why jealousy and selfishness are widespread in the world.

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

If there are any stories you would like to hear, please send an email to storiesmothertold@gmail.com

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

Today's story takes us back to Zambia and is a story about the consequences of being selfish. Let me know any other lessons you learn by leaving a review.

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

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

If there are any stories you would like to hear, please send an email to storiesmothertold@gmail.com

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

Today's story is from Nigeria. This story explains why there are tortoise that live on land and tortoise that live in water.

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If there are any stories you would like to hear, please send an email to storiesmothertold@gmail.com

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

Today's story takes us back to Zambia and is the story is about why till this day, you can still hear the Jackal howling at the moon.

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If there are any stories you would like to hear, please send an email to storiesmothertold@gmail.com

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

Today's story focuses on the theme of ingratitude. In this story we see how the eagle's kindness was repaid by humans. This story teaches us to do onto others as we would like them to do to us.

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

If there are any stories you would like to hear, please send an email to storiesmothertold@gmail.com

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

Today's story teaches us three important rules to live a happy life according to the people of Marrakech in Morocco.

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Today's story is from the Nuer people of Sudan.

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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 storiesmothertold@gmail.com

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

Today's story is from the Efik-Ibibio people of Nigeria. This is a story of why thunder and lightning live in the sky.

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 storiesmothertold@gmail.com

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