Stories Mother Told: African Folktales

Today's story was arguably the most popular story of my childhood. It is a very popular folktale among West African countries but is widely known around the world from Aesop's Fables. This story has many different variations and this particular variation shows the cunning nature of the tortoise as well as the downside of pride.

So Sit Back, Relax and Enjoy. Let me take you back to Africa.

Show Notes

Today's story was arguably the most popular story of my childhood. It is a very popular folktale among West African countries but is widely known around the world from Aesop's Fables. This story has many different variations and this particular variation shows the cunning nature of the tortoise as well as the downside of pride.

So Sit Back, Relax and Enjoy. Let me take you back to Africa

What is Stories Mother Told: African Folktales?

Stories are a big part of the African culture and growing up in the city of Port-Harcourt, these stories shaped my childhood. Times are different now and these bedtime stories which were passed down through generations are not as popular with children as they once were. This podcast aims to bring these stories to the new generation of African children and introduce everyone else to these wonderful stories from the motherland. The lessons and values learnt from these will never be forgotten. Welcome to Stories Mother Told.