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Stories Mother Told: African Folktales
Stories Mother Told
Frequency: 1 episode/21d. Total Eps: 87

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Ghanaian Folktale: Ananse And The Kente Cloth
Episode 84
lundi 2 décembre 2024 • Duration 06:37
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.
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
Nigerian Folktale: Why The Cat Hates Rats
Episode 83
jeudi 14 novembre 2024 • Duration 05:27
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 storiesmothertold@gmail.com
African Horror Stories (@africanhorrorpodcast): https://open.spotify.com/episode/2VPWWSATprI9TrSZCAuAW3?si=fSRNyA2DTvif6p7f5mt7hg
Ghanaian Folktale: Obeng And The Thieving Antelope
Episode 74
mardi 15 mars 2022 • Duration 11:05
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.
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
Zambian Folktale: The Wax Maidens
Episode 73
samedi 12 mars 2022 • Duration 08:07
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.
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
Nigerian Folktale: How The Tortoise Overcame The Elephant And The Hippopotamus
Episode 72
jeudi 10 mars 2022 • Duration 04:30
Today's story is from Nigeria. This story explains why there are tortoise that live on land and tortoise that live in water.
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
Zambian Folktale: Why The Jackal Howls At The Moon
Episode 71
mardi 1 mars 2022 • Duration 05:02
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.
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
Ghanaian Folktale: One Good Turn Deserves Another
Episode 70
mardi 1 février 2022 • Duration 08:47
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.
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
Moroccan Folktale: The Fakir And The Frog
Episode 69
vendredi 7 janvier 2022 • Duration 06:38
Today's story teaches us three important rules to live a happy life according to the people of Marrakech in Morocco.
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/
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Music: https://www.purple-planet.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
Sudanese Folktale: The Grateful Serpent
Episode 68
mardi 28 décembre 2021 • Duration 08:20
Today's story is from the Nuer people of Sudan.
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
Nigerian Folktale: When It Rains
Episode 67
lundi 27 décembre 2021 • Duration 03:02
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









