African tales to discover.
Folktales and short stories from across the continent.
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf — Highlight
From prison and exile to the presidency. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf became Africa’s first elected female president and led Liberia after years of civil war. Her journey is one of education, resilience, and rebuilding. Step into her full Story.
David Walker — Highlight
1829: A banned pamphlet. Hidden in sailors’ clothes. Searched for in Southern ports. David Walker’s Appeal challenged slavery at its core—and authorities answered with crackdowns and rewards. Discover how one printed voice shook the South.
Why Hyena Laughs at Night
An East African folktale explaining why Hyena’s eerie laughter echoes through the night, telling of his greed and foolishness that led to embarrassment and regret.
The Monkey Who Could Not Keep Secrets
A lively folktale about a talkative monkey who cannot resist sharing secrets entrusted to him. When his loose tongue causes trouble among the other animals, he learns a difficult lesson about trust, responsibility, and the consequences of gossip.
The Girl Who Tried to Catch Moonlight
A curious young girl becomes determined to catch the beautiful moonlight she sees each night, learning through her quest about patience, wisdom, and the difference between dreams and reality.
The Baobab Tree That Grew Slowly
A traditional West African folktale about a young baobab tree that learns the value of patience as it grows more slowly than the other plants around it, eventually discovering its unique strength and purpose.
The Trickster Tortoise Learned a Painful Lesson
A cunning tortoise uses his clever words and deceit to outsmart others for personal gain, but his greed and dishonesty eventually lead to a painful consequence that teaches him an unforgettable lesson.
The Goat Who Wanted Leopard Spots
A jealous goat longs for the beautiful spots of Leopard and schemes to change her plain appearance. But when she finally learns what it truly means to wear Leopard’s markings, she discovers that every creature’s gifts come with their own challenges.
The Drum That Refused Greed
A magical drum rewards generosity but falls silent when used for selfish gain, teaching a powerful lesson about community and gratitude.
The Boy Who Kept Saying "Tomorrow"
A Nigerian folktale about a young boy who constantly postpones his responsibilities, always saying he will do them "tomorrow." Through missed opportunities and difficult consequences, he learns the importance of diligence, responsibility, and taking action at the right time.
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