Ma Sankofah Folk Tales

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Ghanaian storyteller Ma Sankofah shares African folk tales that illuminate the rich cultures of the continent. Each telling of a folk tale is followed by a discussion on its themes and significance with an avid student of African cultures, Takako Mino.

23/12/2020

The covenant between Hawk and Hen

Hawk and Hen used to be the best of friends. But what broke their friendship? Find out in this episode of Ma Sankofah Folktales.

21 min
01/12/2020

How Ayeyi saved the village

Our guest storyteller Dr. Kwashie Kuwor shares an Ewe story on how Ayeyi saved the village. The animal sound effects in this episode are made by people! We hope you enjoy listening to this interactive storytelling that is filled with lots of laughter. Kwashie shares that understanding one's culture is "the key that we need to open developmental doors of this country." This episode is a bit longer than usual, but keep listening for an enlightening conversation about how music, dance, and storytelling serve as repositories where cultural knowledge is stored and hidden.

39 min
25/10/2020

The Jealous Wife

A sixth wife of a king feels very jealous and goes to desperate lengths to get what she wants. Find out what happens by listening to our newest episode!

19 min
11/10/2020

Why the Monkey Cried

Our monkey friend is back in this episode set in a time when the times are changing in the jungle. Some animals come back sharing stories of "the city" and the marvellous sights they see there. Please join us to find out why the monkey cried and the life lessons we can learn from this story.

16 min
27/09/2020

The Sick Lion

What happens if you're dishonest? Enjoy the story of the sick lion followed by discussions on communalism and unity.

24 min
15/09/2020

The Naughty Prince

Listen to the story of the naughty prince, and learn about traditional Ghanaian perspectives on nature, spirituality, and the law.

22 min
30/08/2020

Why the Monkey Has a Long Tail

Ma Sankofah shares a Ghanaian folk tale about why the monkey has a long tail. In the discussion with co-host Takako Mino that follows, the meaning of Ma Sankofah is explained along with lessons from the story that can be applied to our lives.

17 min
24/08/2020

Ma Sankofah Folk Tales trailer

A warm welcome to this podcast by storyteller Ma Sankofah.

2 min

8 épisodes

Ghanaian storyteller Ma Sankofah shares African folk tales that illuminate the rich cultures of the continent. Each telling of a folk tale is followed by a discussion on its themes and significance with an avid student of African cultures, Takako Mino.

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Ma Sankofah Folk Tales

Ma Sankofah Folk Tales

Épisodes

The covenant between Hawk and Hen

How Ayeyi saved the village

The Jealous Wife

Why the Monkey Cried

The Sick Lion

The Naughty Prince

Why the Monkey Has a Long Tail

Ma Sankofah Folk Tales trailer

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