African Myths

The short-nosed elephants go down to the river to get a drink. But lurking in the depths is a crafty crocodile, who would love to eat one of these big animals. He chooses a young elephant and grabs a hold of his stubby nose. A lengthy struggle ensues. Eventually the young elephant breaks free, but his nose has taken on a long winding shape.

Unlock the magic of African storytelling with The Clever Tortoise Stories: Stories of Wit and Wisdom from Nigeria—a captivating and educational journey into one of the richest oral traditions in the world. This beautifully written collection celebrates Nigeria’s folklore heritage through the adventures of the clever and mischievous Tortoise, a beloved character known across Africa for using brains over brawn to overcome life’s biggest challenges. Perfectly tailored for children aged 3 to 14, this book offers an enchanting blend of humour, imagination, and meaningful life lessons.

Un conte musical, version musiques modernes africaines du « Carnaval des animaux » de Camille Saint-Saëns. « Je suis Ndjé Man, je suis le roi des rois…» Voici comment se présente le jeune lion à son peuple au cours du traditionnel carnaval d'intronisation. Mais les animaux de la forêt-savane de Mintaba ont bien l'intention de remettre en question la monarchie terriblement absolue de la dynastie des lions : ils réclament des élections démocratiques ! La jument- poisson Mami-Wata, reine de la terre-et-mer, va s'imposer dans le débat et prôner l'amour.

Le soir, au claire de lune, dans la cour d'un oncle, d'une tante, tout le village se réunit pour dire, pour écouter des histoires. Dans ce livre audio c'est l'histoire extraordinaire du petit Kpombossou le capricieux qui souhaitait sortir du ventre de sa maman en avance puis celle de la princesse Yéyé et de la maison suspendue qui nous est conté.

Molonga and Other Short African Folktales is Christy Namondo Menyoli's homage to her late maternal grandmother, Yaya. The stories are recalled from childhood memories and have their own ethnic nuances while being relatable in any culture. From a princess with too many suitors to a disgruntled farm wife with an unyielding husband, the tales are reminiscent of the Brothers Grimm and Mother Goose, but with the human emotion and richness of sub-Equatorial culture.