African Bedtime Stories

MaDube Books

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.

13 Episoder

Tortoise and the Lizard's Tail (isiNdebele)
31.7.2025
5:28
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 MkandlaTranslated in English by Tanaka Mpofu
The Hare and the Baboon (isiNdebele)
28.7.2025
4:22
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 MkandlaNarrated in English by Tanaka Mpofu
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The Selfish Man and the Fruit Tree (ChiShona)
15.8.2024
9:04
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.
The Chicken & the Eagle's Needle (IsiNdebele)
10.8.2024
4:22
This short story teaches us about trust and the importance of taking care of other people's belongings. Narrated in IsiNdebele by uGogo Lady MkandlaNarrated in English by Eve-Tendai Mpofu
The New King (IsiNdebele)
10.8.2024
10:41
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.
Tsuro and the King's Medicine (ChiShona)
11.9.2023
14:37
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!
The Three Men and the River (IsiNdebele)
2.8.2023
6:03
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.
Why Kamba Has No Tail (ChiShona)
24.7.2023
5:04
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!
The Day Tortoise Flew With the Birds (IsiNdebele)
3.7.2023
4:28
This episode tells the story of tortoise and how anger stopped him from doing what he was meant to do. Narrated in isiNdebele. Enjoy!
The Boy and His Coat (ChiShona)
1.7.2023
5:35
This episode tells a story about a boy who made a coat to impress others, and it teaches us about the importance of being true to oneself. Narrated in chiShona. Enjoy!

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African Bedtime Stories

MaDube Books

13 Episoder

Tortoise and the Lizard's Tail (isiNdebele)

The Hare and the Baboon (isiNdebele)

The Selfish Man and the Fruit Tree (ChiShona)

The Chicken & the Eagle's Needle (IsiNdebele)

The New King (IsiNdebele)

Tsuro and the King's Medicine (ChiShona)

The Three Men and the River (IsiNdebele)

Why Kamba Has No Tail (ChiShona)

The Day Tortoise Flew With the Birds (IsiNdebele)

The Boy and His Coat (ChiShona)