This podcast introduces children from all around the world to the African oral tradition of storytelling. The folktales have been especially hand-picked, edited and re-written to align with culturally-acceptable global values. The storytelling will keep little ones engaged, entertained, and will often include some aspects of African music and cultural traditions. Enjoy!
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This podcast introduces children from all around the world to the African oral tradition of storytelling. The folktales have been especially hand-picked, edited and re-written to align with culturally-acceptable global values. The storytelling will keep little ones engaged, entertained, and will often include some aspects of African music and cultural traditions. Enjoy!
The Legend of the First Wild Fire is an imaginative folktale from Nigeria, detailing the events that led to the Sun and the Moon relocating to the skies after having previously lived on Earth. It is a warning tale told mainly to teach children about the dangers of playing with fire. This version has been reimagined to incorporate the warning signs of climate change, and it is aligned with the UN SDG 13 that calls on all world citizens to "Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts". Embedded in the story are other positive values such as friendship and the spirit of togetherness, illustrated in the special relationships that the Earth's elements- Wind, Fire, Water- have with the Earth, the Sun and the Moon. This tale is a delight to retell and inspires little world citizens to become conscious eco citizens too.
Folktale Fridays
This podcast introduces children from all around the world to the African oral tradition of storytelling. The folktales have been especially hand-picked, edited and re-written to align with culturally-acceptable global values. The storytelling will keep little ones engaged, entertained, and will often include some aspects of African music and cultural traditions. Enjoy!
