Legendary Africa

Hello Legends! Today, I am narrating a tale called Mohammed with the Magic Finger from Andrew Lang's Fairy books. It's a bit of an odd but enjoyable one. Mohammed is a little boy with extraordinary powers and intelligence. And his family is not all that ordinary either.... #staylegendary ***FOLLOW US*** Instagram: @legendarypod Twitter: @Legendarypod1 Main link: https://linktr.ee/legendarypodcast Proud member of the Straight Up Strange Network: https://www.straightupstrange.com/ Source: Andrew Lang's Fairy Books Music credits Intro/outro: Across the Savannah by Aaron Kenny (YouTube Audio Library) Other music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) or from YouTube Audio Library Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Sound effects from freesound.org Logo: Made by yours truly on Canva

Hello Legends! Today, I am narrating four Animal folktales from South Africa! We meet several of the Ant clans, a unique Monkey who fights for justice with the help of his fiddle, a Tiger (aka Lion) who is scared of a Ram, and a boastful Lion who learns some important lessons about Man. #staylegendary A quick note: the source for these tales was published in 1910 and thus contains some outdated and, potentially, offensive words. I am in no way endorsing the use of these words but I think that these tales should still be told as long as we acknowledge that some of the language used are no longer and should no longer be acceptable. The purpose of my podcast is to entertain, relax, and inform listeners of African-based tales – due to years and years of colonisation, African lore has been corrupted. I hope that by telling these tales, even if they do come from 'white, colonial' sources, people will become interested in the original tales and take some time to find out more about the cultures they belong to and the people to whom the stories originally belonged. Another quick note: My good friend Dustin from Stories Sandman Presents told some tales from this book as well. His podcast is simply delightful and I highly recommend you give him a listen. ***FOLLOW US*** Instagram: @legendarypod Twitter: @Legendarypod1 Main link: https://linktr.ee/legendarypodcast Proud member of the Straight Up Strange Network: https://www.straightupstrange.com/ Source: South African Folk-Tales by James Honey (1910) Music credits Intro/outro: Across the Savannah by Aaron Kenny (YouTube Audio Library) Other music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) or from YouTube Audio Library Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Sound effects from freesound.org Logo: Made by yours truly on Canva

Hello Legends! Today's tale is called The Heart of a Monkey. In this tale, Monkey and Shark become unlikely friends but all is not what it seems...and what on earth does a Washerman's Donkey have to do with it?? #staylegendary ***FOLLOW US*** Instagram: @legendarypod Twitter: @Legendarypod1 Main link: https://linktr.ee/legendarypodcast Proud member of the Straight Up Strange Network: https://www.straightupstrange.com/ Source: The Lilac Fairy Book⁠ by Andrew Lang and illustrated by H. J. Ford (1910) Music credits Intro/outro: Across the Savannah by Aaron Kenny (YouTube Audio Library) Other music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Sound effects from freesound.org Logo: Made by yours truly on Canva

Heya you Legends! Legendary Africa is back! It's been a long long time but my disembodied voice will be back regularly in your ears. These will not be weekly episodes necessarily as life is far too hectic for that, but they will be more often and regular than in these last few months. Enjoy listening to African lore and, as always, feel free to reach out on Twitter, Instagram or via email! ***FOLLOW US*** Instagram: @legendarypod Twitter: @Legendarypod1 Main link: https://linktr.ee/legendarypodcast Proud member of the Straight Up Strange Network: https://www.straightupstrange.com/

Hello Legends and welcome back to Legendary Africa! Today, we travel to ancient Egypt to learn about a prince who is fated to die. #staylegendary Podcast feature: The History of Saqartvelo Georgia – listen here Timestamps 00:00:00 - Episode start 00:01:43 - Intro 00:02:12 - The Birth of a Pharaoh 00:14:58 - Enter Ramesses 00:20:39 - Khuenaten Risks Fate 00:25:55 - Princess Meketaten 00:35:17 - The Crocodile 00:42:51 - The Cobra 00:45:40 - A Way Out 00:54:46 - Dog 00:56:15 - The End 00:56:38 - Comments 00:58:11 - Podcast feature: The History of Saqartvelo Georgia 01:00:20 - Outro and credits ***FOLLOW US*** Instagram: @legendarypod Twitter: @Legendarypod1 Main link: https://linktr.ee/legendarypodcast Proud member of the Straight Up Strange Network: https://www.straightupstrange.com/ Sources The Brown Fairy Book (1904) by Andrew Lang Music credits Intro/outro: Across the Savannah by Aaron Kenny (YouTube Audio Library) "Ibn Al-Noor" and "Return of the Mummy" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ African Drums (Sting) by Twin Musicom https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Sound effects from freesound.org Logo: Made by yours truly on Canva

Hello Legends and welcome back to Legendary Africa! Today, I have some tricky tales from Jackal and his sons. Our first tale follows Jackal himself and a rather unfortunate encounter with Tortoise. Our second tale follows Jackal’s eldest son, Jackal the elder, who tricks the mightiest creatures one after the other until he is brought to a crushing stop by an unlikely beast. Lastly, we meet Jackal’s youngest son, Jackal the younger, who messes with the wrong sheep. #staylegendary Podcast feature: History of Africa podcast - listen here Timestamps 00:00:00 - Episode start 00:01:26 - Intro 00:03:13 - Jackal and Tortoise 00:14:25 - Jackal the elder's tricky deeds 00:31:17 - Jackal and Sheep 00:39:17 - Story comments 00:41:11 - Podcast feature: History of Africa podcast 00:42:18 - Outro and credits ***FOLLOW US*** Instagram: @legendarypod Twitter: @Legendarypod1 Main link: https://linktr.ee/legendarypodcast Proud member of the Straight Up Strange Network: https://www.straightupstrange.com/ Sources The Grey Fairy Book (1900) and The Orange Fairy Book (1906) by Andrew Lang Music credits Intro/outro: Across the Savannah by Aaron Kenny (YouTube Audio Library) 'Africa' by Liborio Conti - find his amazing music here Sound effects from freesound.org Logo: Made by yours truly on Canva

Helloo Legends and welcome to Legendary Africa! Today, fresh outta hiatus, I am bringing two delightful tales from Congo folklore straight to your ear canal! Our first story tells the tale of two brothers and their rivalry, a woman from the sea, and the punishment for betraying a loved one's trust. Our second story follows one regular man and his three gifted wives as they battle against death itself. #staylegendary Podcast feature: BewilderBeasts! by Melissa McCue-McGrath Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Episode start 00:01:33 - Intro 00:02:55 - A Tale of Two Brothers 00:16:53 - Story comments 00:18:38 - Three Wives Bring Back the Dead 00:27:18 - Story comments 00:28:19 - Podcast feature: BewilderBeasts! 00:29:15 - Outro and credits ***FOLLOW US*** Instagram: @legendarypod Twitter: @Legendarypod1 Main link: https://linktr.ee/legendarypodcast Proud member of the Straight Up Strange Network: https://www.straightupstrange.com/ Sources Notes on the Folklore of the Fjort by Richard Edward Dennett (1898) Music credits Intro out outro: Across the Savannah by Aaron Kenny YouTube Audio Library The Sky of our Ancestors by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4510-the-sky-of-our-ancestors License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license A Good Day on the African Planes by Doug Maxwell at Media Right Productions from YouTube Audio Library Tikopia by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4529-tikopia License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Bumba Crossing by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3462-bumba-crossing License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Sound effects from freesound.org Axe chop by yadronff Gunshot, Distant, A.wav by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) Pestle and mortar grinding salt.wav by apolloaiello cooking_02.wav by aesqe Licensed under Attribution 3.0 Logo: Made by yours truly on Canva

Hello and welcome back to Legendary Africa! And a warm welcome to any new listeners! I am coming to you straight from Edinburgh, Scotland, and cannot wait to bring you more African myths, legends, and lore. Who knows, maybe there'll be a Scottish twist to the podcast at some point...you'll just have to listen and find out! Lotsa love to you all, and remember: stay safe, stay sexy, and stay Legendary! ***FOLLOW US*** Instagram: @legendarypod Twitter: @Legendarypod1 Main link: https://linktr.ee/legendarypodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEFFYuCPlslKyYubJFs_77Q Website: https://www.podpage.com/legendary-africa/ Proud member of the Straight Up Strange Network: https://www.straightupstrange.com/ Music credits: Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3747-fiddles-mcginty License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Across the Savannah by Aaron Kenny YouTube Audio Library Logo: Made by yours truly on Canva

Legendary Africa is your African myth, legend, and lore podcast! Join me as we delve into magical stories from the magnificent African continent. Stay safe, stay sexy, and stay Legendary!

Greetings Legends and welcome to Legendary Africa! Today, I bring you three monsterific, marvellous and monstrous tales from the Hausa, the Fang and the Guji Oromo! Join me as we meet the astonishing Zankallala, a tiny monster who packs a punch, the Ebigane, a bloody-thirsty hybrid, and the Bulgu, a terrible ogre with a taste for human flesh. #staylegendary Mentioned in this episode: Leine Marie Daini - author and host of Giraffe's Eggs and Other African Tales (Listen here) Time stamps: 00:00:00 - Episode start 00:00:40 - Intro 00:01:21 - The Hausa People 00:04:11 - Zankallala 00:13:29 - The Fang People 00:14:42 - Ebigane 00:18:30 - The Guji Oromo People 00:19:00 - Bulgu 00:24:09 - Sources for stories 00:24:49 - Episode end ***FOLLOW US*** Instagram: @legendarypod Twitter: @Legendarypod1 Main link: https://linktr.ee/legendarypodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEFFYuCPlslKyYubJFs_77Q Website: https://theshirapather.wixsite.com/legendaryafrica Proud member of the Straight Up Strange Network: https://www.straightupstrange.com/ Credits: ‘African’ - AShamaluevMusic. Music Link: https://youtu.be/bECszEydRKg Yonder Hill and Dale - Aaron Kenny (YouTube Audio Library) Tafi Maradi by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4455-tafi-maradi License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Drums of the Deep by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3681-drums-of-the-deep License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license African Drums (Sting) by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/ Logo: Photograph by Rene Rauschenberger.

Hello Legends! Today we are travelling south of the Nile to hear about how Samba, a handsome, strong, and kind prince became Samba the Coward and found himself in self-exile in another kingdom. There he meets a great warrior who will change his life forever... #staylegendary Time stamps: · 00:00:00 - Episode start · 00:00:40 – Intro · 00:02:13 – Story start: ‘Far south of the Nile…’ · 00:06:29 – ‘The princess’ · 00:16:10 – ‘The veiled warrior rides out’ · 00:22:43 – ‘Samba’s realization’ · 00:24:36 – Story end · 00:25:06 – Comments on story · 00:25:48 – Dedication to the late Joan Sugg · 00:26:56 – End ***FOLLOW US*** Instagram: @legendarypod Twitter: @Legendarypod1 Main link: https://linktr.ee/legendarypodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEFFYuCPlslKyYubJFs_77Q Website: https://theshirapather.wixsite.com/legendaryafrica Proud member of the Straight Up Strange Network: https://twitter.com/strangepodcasts?lang=en Credits: ‘African’ - AShamaluevMusic. Music Link: https://youtu.be/bECszEydRKg Dubakupado by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3684-dubakupado License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Trouble With Tribals by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/6427-trouble-with-tribals License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Tribal Affair by SYBS (YouTube Audio Library) African Drums (Sting) by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/ Logo: Photograph by Rene Rauschenberger.

Happy Birthday Legendary Africa! It is the podcast's first birthday. 1 year since we started the podcast, and how the world and my life has changed. One thing is for sure: I am proud of how Legendary Africa has developed as a podcast, and I am so so thankful to everyone who listens, has listened and to those who will. Please enjoy this clip collage of memories. Stay Legendary... Music: YouTube Audio Library Across the Savanah – Aaron Kenny A Good Day on the African Planes – Doug Maxwell

Hello Legends and welcome back to Mzanzi! Today, we head to Chatsworth, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal (my birthplace!) to uncover the horrific and dark legend of Highway Sheila! *TRIGGER WARNING* Please note that this episode contains disturbing references and is not suitable for sensitive listeners and children. Promo: Spell Cast Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spell-cast/id1387676720 **FOLLOW US*** Instagram: @legendarypod Twitter: @Legendarypod1 Main link: https://linktr.ee/legendarypodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEFFYuCPlslKyYubJFs_77Q Website: https://theshirapather.wixsite.com/legendaryafrica Proud member of the Straight Up Strange Network: https://twitter.com/strangepodcasts?lang=en Credits: ‘African’ - AShamaluevMusic. Music Link: https://youtu.be/bECszEydRKg Monkoto by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4072-monkoto License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Jalandhar by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3934-jalandhar License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Logo: Photograph by Rene Rauschenberger.

Welcome Legends! Today, we learn all about Jackal and his various (mis)adventures! This episode is very special to me as my dear friend and fantastic fellow podcaster, Dustin Steichmann, host of Sandman Stories Presents, has kindly provided his lovely voice for the characters in my stories! For generations, Jackal has held his spot in various African folklore as one of the most devious (if not the most!) creature in the animal kingdom. For this episode, we listen to the Swazi, the Zulu and the Khoikhoi as they tell us all about Jackal's mischievous deeds. Will Jackal go too far? And will he face the consequences? **FOLLOW*** Instagram: @legendarypod Twitter: @Legendarypod1 Main link YouTube Website Follow Sandman Stories Presents on Twitter and Instagram and listen here! Proud member of the Straight Up Strange Network Credits: ‘African’ - AShamaluevMusic. Music Link: https://youtu.be/bECszEydRKg Dubakupado by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3684-dubakupado License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Drums of the Deep by Kevin Macleod Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3681-drums-of-the-deep Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Untitled African Rhythm by Kevin Macleod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 'A Good Day on the African Planes' by Douglas Maxwell (YouTube Audio Library) 'Across the Savannah' by Aaaron Kenny (YouTube Audio Library) Logo: Photograph by Rene Rauschenberger.

Hi Legends! I have a very special episode for you today. I am joined by none other than the fabulous host of The Faerie Folk podcast! A folklore enthusiast who runs an amazing podcast about all things faerie, she and I chat about the most popular water-related mythical creatures of all time: mermaids! We first go to Zennor in Cornwall, UK to hear about the romantic tale of a mermaid and her lover, before journeying to the Karoo in South Africa to listen to darker tales of murderous mermaids, floods and a girl with a face of rainbow pearls. Enjoy and stay legendary! **FOLLOW*** Instagram: @legendarypod Twitter: @Legendarypod1 Main link: https://linktr.ee/legendarypodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEFFYuCPlslKyYubJFs_77Q Website: https://theshirapather.wixsite.com/legendaryafrica Follow The Faerie Folk on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook and listen to her episodes here! Proud member of the Straight Up Strange Network Credits: ‘African’ - AShamaluevMusic. Music Link: https://youtu.be/bECszEydRKg

Hi Legends! Welcome back to Season 2 of Legendary Africa! Today we go to Zanzibar to hear about the Islamic-influenced tale of a heroic horse, a wise apprentice and a wicked magician. Straight Up Strange Productions Follow on Twitter and Instagram! Website Universal link Music: ‘African’ - AShamaluevMusic. Music Link ‘At The Shore’ and ‘Ibn Al-Noor’ by Kevin MacLeod Ibn Al-Noor Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ At The Shore Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Logo: Photograph by Rene Rauschenberger.

Welcome back to Season 2 of Legendary Africa! I have some personal news and talk a bit about Season 2. Season 2 launches 8th February 2021! #staylegendary Featured: Joshua Gillingham, author of The Gatewatch and creator of the Viking game Althingi Website Dr Richard Sugg, author of Mummies, Cannibals and Vampires Patreon Leine Marie Daini, author of Giraffe's Eggs and host of the podcast Giraffe's Eggs and other African Tales Website Podcast Logo: Photograph by Rene Rauschenberger. Music: ‘African’ - AShamaluevMusic. Music Link: https://youtu.be/bECszEydRKg

Hi Legends. This is a tribute to my late aunt - someone who was like my second mother - and an announcement about the end of Season 1 of Legendary Africa. Thank you so much for all the support during this season. I will see you in February 2021. #staylegendary Logo: Photograph by Rene Rauschenberger. Music: A Good Day On the African Planes - Doug Maxwell_Media Right Productions.mp3 (YouTube Music Library)

Hi Legends! Happy December! Today, we’re talking about the Xhosa legend revolving around the Hole in the Wall. This is an actual rock formation in the Eastern Cape. My story is inspired and based on the legend - hope you enjoy it! The legend is actually quite romantic and fantastical. Thanks to Nikkole, one of my wonderful listeners, who requested the episode! Stay legendary! Podcast recommendation of the episode: Sandman Stories Presents! **FOLLOW US*** Instagram: @legendarypod Twitter: @Legendarypod1 Main link YouTube Website My dad’s new books Mythic Tales Retold Meandering Twitter: @PatherWoody Instagram: @woodypather Dr Richard Sugg Credits ‘African’ - AShamaluevMusic. Music Link At The Shore by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3389-at-the-shore License Untitled African rhythm Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License 'Invisible Beauty' by Aakash Gandhi (YouTube Audio Library) Logo: Photograph by Rene Rauschenberger. Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favour of fair use. This audio (or any other audio on this podcast) is not monetised and no copyright infringement is intended.

Hi Legends! I have another simply amazing bonus episode for you. I am delighted and excited to welcome onto the show, Joshua Gillingham! He is the author of The Gatewatch, a novel inspired by Norse myths and Icelandic sagas, the creator of the Viking-style board game Althingi and a musician for the band, The Ugly Mugs, a group focused on Celtic, Irish and Maritime music. We chat all about Althingi, his upcoming book The Everspring (the second book in the epic fantasy series The Saga of Torin Ten-Trees) and some very tantalising details about the newly revealed Althingi Anthology! Josh also drops some very interesting teasers for the anthology. I can't say much but I promise it's super exciting. Listen to find out! All links and info for episode: Josh's twitter: @JoshMGillingham Josh's website: https://www.joshuagillingham.ca/ Buy The Gatewatch on Crowsnest Books (with The Everspring mailing list sign up): https://www.crowsnestbooks.com/product/the-gatewatch/ Althingi Kickstarter Page Outland Entertainment - Althingi Game Page Althingi - Board Game Geek Page **FOLLOW US*** Instagram: @legendarypod Twitter: @Legendarypod1 Main link: https://linktr.ee/legendarypodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEFFYuCPlslKyYubJFs_77Q Website: https://theshirapather.wixsite.com/legendaryafrica Credits: ‘African’ - AShamaluevMusic. Music Link: https://youtu.be/bECszEydRKg At The Shore by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3389-at-the-shore License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Marie's Wedding" by The Ugly Mugs (provided by Joshua Gillingham) Logo: Image of the board game Althingi, providing by Joshua Gillingham Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favour of fair use. This episode is not monetised and no copyright infringement is intended.