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African Bedtime Stories
MaDube Books
13 episodes
1 week ago
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.
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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.
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Stories for Kids
Kids & Family
Episodes (13/13)
African Bedtime Stories
Tortoise and the Lizard's Tail (isiNdebele)

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

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3 months ago
5 minutes 28 seconds

African Bedtime Stories
The Hare and the Baboon (isiNdebele)

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

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3 months ago
4 minutes 22 seconds

African Bedtime Stories
The Selfish Man and the Fruit Tree (ChiShona)

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.

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1 year ago
9 minutes 4 seconds

African Bedtime Stories
The Chicken & the Eagle's Needle (IsiNdebele)

This short story teaches us about trust and the importance of taking care of other people's belongings. Narrated in IsiNdebele.

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1 year ago
4 minutes 22 seconds

African Bedtime Stories
The New King (IsiNdebele)

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.

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1 year ago
10 minutes 41 seconds

African Bedtime Stories
Tsuro and the King's Medicine (ChiShona)

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.


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2 years ago
14 minutes 37 seconds

African Bedtime Stories
The Three Men and the River (IsiNdebele)

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.

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2 years ago
6 minutes 3 seconds

African Bedtime Stories
Why Kamba Has No Tail (ChiShona)

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!

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2 years ago
5 minutes 4 seconds

African Bedtime Stories
The Day Tortoise Flew With the Birds (IsiNdebele)

This episode tells the story of tortoise and how anger stopped him from doing what he was meant to do. Narrated in isiNdebele. Enjoy!

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2 years ago
4 minutes 28 seconds

African Bedtime Stories
The Boy and His Coat (ChiShona)

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!

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2 years ago
5 minutes 35 seconds

African Bedtime Stories
The Bird and the Well (ChiShona)

This episode tells the story of a troublesome bird that creates conflict between two groups of villagers. Narrated in chiShona. Enjoy!

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2 years ago
10 minutes 9 seconds

African Bedtime Stories
The Crocodile and the Rabbit (ChiShona)

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!

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2 years ago
8 minutes 16 seconds

African Bedtime Stories
The Hare and the Lion (IsiNdebele)

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!

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2 years ago
4 minutes 45 seconds

African Bedtime Stories
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.