African Bedtime Stories

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

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

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.

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

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.