African Bedtime Stories
Kids & Family Podcasts
A collection of African bedtime stories narrated by a number of storytellers in different African languages and translated into English. These are stories that their own grandmothers told them at the end of the day while they sat around a warm fire.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Kids & Family Podcasts
Description:
A collection of African bedtime stories narrated by a number of storytellers in different African languages and translated into English. These are stories that their own grandmothers told them at the end of the day while they sat around a warm fire.
Language:
English
Episodes
Tortoise and the Lizard's Tail (isiNdebele)
7/31/2025
This episode tells the story of a sneaky Lizard who steals from Tortoise, and teaches us about the being mindful of what we do to others.
Narrated in isiNdebele by uGogo Lady Mkandla
Translated in English by Tanaka Mpofu
Duration:00:05:28
The Hare and the Baboon (isiNdebele)
7/28/2025
This episode tells the story of two friends – a trusting Baboon and a cheeky Hare – teaching us the importance of being careful when choosing who we befriend.
Narrated in isiNdebele by uGogo Lady Mkandla
Narrated in English by Tanaka Mpofu
Duration:00:04:22
The Selfish Man and the Fruit Tree (ChiShona)
8/15/2024
In this episode we hear the story of a selfish man who treated himself to delicious fruit while his family had no food.
Narrated in the Shona language by Mbuya Bizabane and in English by Eve-Tendai.
Duration:00:09:04
The Chicken & the Eagle's Needle (IsiNdebele)
8/10/2024
This short story teaches us about trust and the importance of taking care of other people's belongings. Narrated in IsiNdebele.
Duration:00:04:22
The New King (IsiNdebele)
8/10/2024
This episode is about an aging king who sets out to find someone to take over his throne, and teaches us about the importance of wisdom and honesty. Narrated in IsiNdebele.
Duration:00:10:41
Tsuro and the King's Medicine (ChiShona)
9/11/2023
This episode tells the story of Tsuro, the Hare and her mission to retrieve medicine for the King, Shumba the Lion. The story teaches us the value of mental strength, as we hear about how Tsuro comes up with a plan to complete her task.
Enjoy!
Duration:00:14:37
The Three Men and the River (IsiNdebele)
8/2/2023
In this episode, we are told the story of three brothers with rather unusual names and varying characteristics. The story teaches us the value of being proactive and the danger of greed. Narrated in isiNdebele by Gogo Mkandla.
Duration:00:06:03
Why Kamba Has No Tail (ChiShona)
7/24/2023
This episode tells the story of Kamba the tortoise and why she doesn't have a tail. The story teaches us about the necessity of sacrifice. Enjoy!
Duration:00:05:04
The Day Tortoise Flew With the Birds (IsiNdebele)
7/3/2023
This episode tells the story of tortoise and how anger stopped him from doing what he was meant to do. Narrated in isiNdebele. Enjoy!
Duration:00:04:28
The Boy and His Coat (ChiShona)
7/1/2023
This episode tells a story about a boy who made a coat to impress others, and it teaches us about the importance of being true to oneself. Narrated in chiShona. Enjoy!
Duration:00:05:35
The Bird and the Well (ChiShona)
7/1/2023
This episode tells the story of a troublesome bird that creates conflict between two groups of villagers. Narrated in chiShona. Enjoy!
Duration:00:10:09
The Crocodile and the Rabbit (ChiShona)
6/28/2023
This episode tells the story of the crocodile and the rabbit, told in chiSona, which teaches us about the importance of showing gratitude to those who help us. Enjoy!
Duration:00:08:16
The Hare and the Lion (IsiNdebele)
6/26/2023
This story is narrated in IsiNdebele spoken in Zimbabwe and various parts of South Africa. It tells what happens when Lion is too trusting and leaves his cubs in the care of Hare. Enjoy!
Duration:00:04:45