Africa's Mythological Creatures
Africa has a vibrant theme of storytelling. The myths and legends, folktales and fables whisk you away on a journey. From mountain caves to treetops, the land to the open seas..
Listen to her tales,told just the way the elders have done.
We envision these stories flowing from ear to ear and beyond spaces:
Into libraries and classrooms, and playgrounds.
Into homes.
Into children's conversations.
Into children's storytime.
Into action.
The Ninki Nanka
The Ninki Nanka
Learn more about the Ninki Nanka, a dragon that lives near The Gambia River.
Activities
The Amazing Aziza Fairies
The Amazing Aziza Fairies
This story will help you get to know the Aziza a little better while they share their adventures in Africa and story writing tips!
Activities
Celebrating The Richness and Diversity Of Africa Through Shared Experiences And Shared Creativity
Celebrating The Richness and Diversity Of Africa Through Shared Experiences And Shared Creativity
Intergenerational fun, creative experiences and visual narratives that deepen children's understanding of Africa's diversity and rich heritage.
Personal stories of 'Growing Up African'
Personal stories of 'Growing Up African'
An intimate view of African culture in the unexpected, beautiful way only stories can do.
The stories of growing up African are one epic narrative. From cruising down the street with wire cars to kwepena, a game similar to dodge ball, children played had fun and did what children do, the African way!
The Games We Played
Happiness, heartbreak, and friendship.
Maleng
Maleng
A boy from Uganda. A wire car he loved very much. He called her Maleng, meaning beautiful.
Here Malachi Justin narrates Topha’s connection to a precious wire car, how it got stolen from him, and how he stole it back.
Wired
Molamin
Molamin
A childhood story of a boy named Molamin, and how he learned to play the Kora.
Enjoy learning about the Kora a musical instrument found in West Africa and the story of how the Kora came to humankind.
Learn about African traditional oral storytelling.
The Kora
The Kora
In Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Mali, Senegal, and The Gambia, the Jali, also known as the Griots, preserve their people's genealogies, historical narratives, and oral traditions.
Tales of legends are shared through music, accompanied by the sounds of the Kora.
How The Kora Came To Human Kind
How The Kora Came To Human Kind
A Jali, a boy named Molamin, and the story of how the Kora came to humankind.
Enjoy the sounds of the Kora
Enjoy the sounds of the Kora
A vibrant and Meaningful Way To Experience African History Heritage And Culture
Africa is music, and her musical instruments produce the most enchanting melodies.
The Kora And The Jali
The Kora And The Jali
The illustrations serve as the backdrop for the sounds of the Kora, played by Molamin and his beloved teacher Jali Alaji Mbye (RIP)
A historical journey of The Kora
A historical journey of The Kora
The illustrations serve as the backdrop for the sounds of the Kora, played by Molamin. We hope you enjoy the sounds of the Kora as much as we do.
Activities
Celebrating Africa's Built Environment
Celebrating Africa's Built Environment
Experience Africa's Architectural Heritage
Experience Africa's Architectural Heritage
A visual narration of Africa's architectural buildings.
The Ingenuity Of Africa's Architecture
Learn about the Ingenuity of African
Architecture: A case study of the Gabra women
Kenya.
