Stories Mother Told: African Folktales

Today's story is a special one from Sudan. Hana Baba, from the podcast "Folktales from Sudan", tells us a story of how a clever girl named Fatna finds herself face-to-face with a terrifying ghoul, it’s not strength or speed that saves her - it’s her wit. Every night, Mohamed returns home from work singing a special tune - one only his sister, Fatna, would recognize. It’s their routine, their safety. But one night, someone else is singing that same song. For more stories from Hana, check out her podcast - https://www.folktalesfromsudan.org/2450082I hope you enjoy this piece of our history. Sit back and Relax, let me take you back to Africa.Want to support the podcast? You can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesmthrtoldInstagram: @storiesmothertoldBlack History For Kids: https://tuntimo.com/If there are any stories you would like to hear, please send an email to [email protected] Horror Stories (@africanhorrorpodcast): https://open.spotify.com/episode/2VPWWSATprI9TrSZCAuAW3?si=fSRNyA2DTvif6p7f5mt7hg

When hunger swept through the jungle, it wasn’t the fastest or the loudest who saved the day — it was the tortoise. In this Gabonese folktale, we follow a quiet hero on a journey for a word that could unlock a forest’s last hope.I hope you enjoy this piece of our history. Sit back and Relax, let me take you back to Africa.Want to support the podcast? You can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesmthrtoldInstagram: @storiesmothertoldBlack History For Kids: https://tuntimo.com/If there are any stories you would like to hear, please send an email to [email protected] Horror Stories (@africanhorrorpodcast): https://open.spotify.com/episode/2VPWWSATprI9TrSZCAuAW3?si=fSRNyA2DTvif6p7f5mt7hg

Step into the vibrant world of the Asante Kingdom and discover the origins of the iconic Kente cloth. In this episode, we recount the legendary tale of two brothers, Nana Koragu and Nana Ameyaw, whose chance encounter with the clever spider Ananse forever changed their craft—and their village. From weaving simple fabrics to creating royal treasures, this is a story of ingenuity, tradition, and a legacy that endures to this day. I hope you enjoy this piece of our history. Sit back and Relax, let me take you back to Africa.Want to support the podcast? You can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesmthrtoldInstagram: @storiesmothertoldBlack History For Kids: https://tuntimo.com/If there are any stories you would like to hear, please send an email to [email protected] Horror Stories (@africanhorrorpodcast): https://open.spotify.com/episode/2VPWWSATprI9TrSZCAuAW3?si=fSRNyA2DTvif6p7f5mt7hg

In King Ansa’s palace, trust is everything—until a crafty rat and a loyal cat find themselves at odds over a secret. This Nigerian folktale unravels the origins of the age-old tension between cats and rats. I hope you enjoy this piece of our history. Sit back and Relax, let me take you back to Africa.Want to support the podcast? You can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesmthrtoldInstagram: @storiesmothertoldBlack History For Kids: https://tuntimo.com/If there are any stories you would like to hear, please send an email to [email protected] Horror Stories (@africanhorrorpodcast): https://open.spotify.com/episode/2VPWWSATprI9TrSZCAuAW3?si=fSRNyA2DTvif6p7f5mt7hg

In this episode, we dive into one of ancient Egypt’s most mysterious tales, where fate and prophecy weigh heavily on a young prince. Born under a dark prediction, the prince’s destiny is marked by three creatures: a dog, a snake, and a crocodile, each lying in wait to bring about his demise. Despite his royal parents' efforts to protect him, the prince embarks on a journey of freedom and adventure, only to find himself face-to-face with the very threats foretold. Will he escape the fate woven for him by the goddesses of destiny, or will he fall to one of these sinister creatures? I hope you enjoy this piece of our history. Sit back and Relax, let me take you back to Africa.Resources:https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/Y_EA10060https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tale_of_the_Doomed_Princehttps://everything.explained.today/Tale_of_the_Doomed_Prince/https://www.storynory.com/the-doomed-prince/Want to support the podcast? You can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesmthrtoldInstagram: @storiesmothertoldBlack History For Kids: https://tuntimo.com/If there are any stories you would like to hear, please send an email to [email protected] Horror Stories (@africanhorrorpodcast): https://open.spotify.com/episode/2VPWWSATprI9TrSZCAuAW3?si=fSRNyA2DTvif6p7f5mt7hg