21st Century Education African Heritage

Somali tales have been passed from generation to generation and are intended to teach a lesson. In this story, two characters are honest about their strengths and shortcomings. One character uses his appearance to convince everyone of his capabilities! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The following is a traditional story as told by a Maasai Elder. The story was used to teach the Maasai children about their culture. In the traditional Maasai culture it was important for children to know how to face adversity. The need to be clever and shrewd. This is the fable of Elephant and the Hare. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Stories about Anansi or were first told in Ghana by the Asanté people. Anansi’s stories have been recounted from generation to generation. The stories grew and spread across Ghana and then all around West Africa. *Portrait of Anansi by Cyberclonk --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app