African Bedtime Stories

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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.

  1. 07/31/2025

    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

    5 min

  2. 07/28/2025

    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

    4 min
  3. The Selfish Man and the Fruit Tree (ChiShona)

    08/15/2024

    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 chiShona by Mbuya Bizabane and in English by Eve-Tendai Mpofu.

    9 min

  4. 08/10/2024

    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 by uGogo Lady Mkandla Narrated in English by Eve-Tendai Mpofu

    4 min

  5. 08/10/2024

    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.

    11 min

  6. 09/11/2023

    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. Enjoy!

    15 min

  7. 08/02/2023

    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.

    6 min

  8. 07/24/2023

    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!

    5 min
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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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  • Creator
    MaDube Books
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © MaDube Books
  • Show Website
    African Bedtime Stories