Children’s Stories from Africa

Akiti - The Hunter

Akiti was a mighty hunter who went about challenging everyone in the forest. Could he ever be defeated? Let's find out!

Why Women Have Long Hair!

Do you know why many women have long hair? Let's listen to this silly fable about how women began to grow long hair...enjoy!

Tortoise and Fly

Tortoise is up to one of his mischievous tricks once again! Let’s find out what he does this time. Enjoy!

Tortoise and The Cock

Tortoise is at it again and is up to one of his many tricks. Let’s find out what Ajapa gets himself into this time..enjoy!

Tortoise and Crab

Enjoy this Nigerian Folk tale about how the tortoise and the crab get into a shell fight…guess who won? Let’s find out what happens to Tortoise and Crab in this wonderful story!

Chicken in the Kitchen written by Nnedi Okorafor

What would you do if you woke up one night to find the shadow of a giant chicken passing your bedroom door? Go and investigate of course!! Let’s find out what happens in this delightful story…

Easter in Lagos by Abimbola Salu

It’s Easter Sunday in Lagos! People are excited and celebrating. But Eyitomi misses her grandma. So, she decides to write a letter to her grandmother and gives her Seven Reasons Why She should Spend her next Easter in La

A Goat Called Curry by Sharon Abimbola Salu

Mofolusho is an expert at doing the opposite of what her parents tell her *not* to do. Until…a goat arrives on their doorstep. Will she change her ways? Let’s find out as we join Mofolusho on her adventure!

The Mosquito Bite That Changed Olu’s Life by Uchechi Mba-Uzoukwu

Olu loves video games and doesn’t like doing anything else. Something happens that affects him in a big way…let’s find out what happens to Olu and the mosquito. Enjoy!

Christmas in Lagos by Sharon Abimbola Salu

It’s a few days to Christmas and Ranti is not sure how much fun she would have. Let’s find out what Ranti makes of her Christmas in Lagos!

Sade, We’re Moving To Canada written by Yewande Daniel-Ayoade

Sade receives news that her family is moving from Nigeria to Canada. Everyone is excited except Sade. Will she accept the change or will she ruin it for everyone? Let’s find out!

Juba And The Fire Ball

Ten year old Juba has a temper and cannot control it. It often starts as a spark in his stomach. This is a story about family, kindness and respect. How should children manage their emotions? Let’s find out out as we lis

Why The Sky Is Far Away retold by Mary-Joan Gerson

A very interesting tale about how the Sky became angry with the earth and decided to save itself. Let’s find out what happened to the beautiful sky and the people of the Bini Kingdom….

How The Tortoise Cracked His Shell written by Data Jaja- Part 1

Find out how Mr. Hare and Mr. Tortoise get along. What happens to Mr. Tortoise? Enjoy this wonderful age-old folktale about two farmers and their harvest.

There is An Elephant in My Wardrobe by Yejide Kilanko

Adun longs for good friends and so she makes friends with an elephant named ‘Eru’. Will Adun and Eru remain good friends? Let’s find out…

‘Do As You Are Told, Baji!’ Written by Lola Shoneyin

Baji sometimes doesn’t do as he is told. Let’s find out what happens to Baji on his adventures with Baba at the farm….

‘The Greatest Animal in the Jungle’ written by Sope Martins.

A wonderful bed time story that little ones will enjoy…Join Afuwe on his journey to discovering the greatest animal in the jungle!

Children’s Stories from Africa (Trailer)