Ma Sankofah Folk Tales

Ma Sankofah
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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.

Episodes

  1. 12/23/2020

    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.

  2. 12/01/2020

    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.

  3. 10/25/2020

    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!

  4. 10/11/2020

    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.

  5. 09/27/2020

    The Sick Lion

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

  6. 09/15/2020

    The Naughty Prince

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

  7. 08/30/2020

    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.

  8. 08/24/2020

    Ma Sankofah Folk Tales trailer

    A warm welcome to this podcast by storyteller Ma Sankofah.

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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.

Information

  • Creator
    Ma Sankofah
  • Years Active
    2020
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ma Sankofah
  • Show Website
    Ma Sankofah Folk Tales