Podcast
African Folktales with Miss Jo Jo
Episodes — page 2
- Younde Goes To Town
Today our magic jeep takes us to Accra! We follow a young man who learns about a mysterious person. Yonde goes on a long adventure and learns some valuable lessons along the way. I…
- The Magic Wand in the Pot of Butter
Today our magic jeep introduces us to a man named Chidi, who owns a magic wand that can transport him anywhere! When a neighbor ends up borrowing it without asking, it’s up to Chid…
- Clever Jackal Gets Away
Today our magic jeep takes us to a land with a very clever and smart Jackal. One day when the Jackal was moving through the land he came across a great Lion! The Jackal was scared…
- Why the Moon and the Stars Receive their Light from the Sun
Today our magic jeep visits Father Anansi and his son Keku, who have a very scary encounter with a dragon! When it snatches them away and locks them up in its castle, the clever Ke…
- The Lightning and the Thunder
Today our magic jeep takes us deep into the night! We go into the sky and follow the story of Lightning and the Thunder. A long, long time ago the Thunder and Lightning lived on th…
- The Sky God's Well
Today our magic jeep is cruising through a forest! We follow a frog who seems nice and innocent. It is said that once in the old days, the frog was teased by other animals of the f…
- The Monkey Who Was Made King
Today our magic jeep takes us to a special Kingdom to find out about a monkey who did everything he could to be made the King! Were all the animals happy the monkey became the King…
- The Magic Pot
A long time ago there lived an old woman who had the best chicken soup in the market. People would come from all over the land to try this incredible soup. One person that enjoyed…
- The Contest Between Fire and Rain
Today our magic jeep brings to a princess who is due to be married. The only problem is that she has fallen in love with two strong men. One of them is called Fire and the other is…
- The Porcupines Shovel
Today our magic jeep takes us to learn about a special shovel that’s one of a kind. In the beginning, there was only one shovel in the world, and men worked their fields with a kni…
- The Goat and Her Young Ones
New episodes come out every Wednesday for free, with 1-week early access for ABF Fam subscribers. Today our magic jeep takes us to visit a Mother Goat and her kids, who live in a b…
- Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky
Today our magic jeep takes us to a dispute between the sun and the water! Many years ago the sun and water were great friends, and both lived on the earth together. So how did thei…
- The Grasshopper and the Toad
Today our magic jeep arrives in a place where the Grasshopper and the Toad are best friends. That is until they invite each other over for dinner and realize that there are some an…
- The Boy and the Drum
Today our magic jeep takes us to where a boy named Afi wishes to go hunting. But when it begins to rain, he asks the tortoise for shelter. This results in Afi getting stuck on a dr…
- The Longest Story in The World
Today our magic jeep takes us to a place where there's a chief who loves good stories. Just like you! But this chief issues a challenge for someone to tell him the longest story ev…
- Introducting Five Minute Mysteries w/ Kiddy Casey!Bonus
Hello my little ones! We've got some exciting news for you. Take a listen to my good friend Kiddy Casey and her brand new show Five Minute Mysteries. Listen in as Kiddy Casey inves…
- The Tortoise and the Elephant
Today our magic jeep brings us to a village where animals can speak like humans! When the good Queen gets sick one day, it’s up to clever Tortoise to save the day. But how will she…
- A Goat and Her Daughter
Today our magic jeep brings us to where a goat is traveling with her daughter. But as they travel there are many dangers. Other animals want to eat them. The goat decides to teach…
- Why the Bat Is Ashamed to Be Seen in the Daytime
Today our magic jeep arrives in a place where a bat is going on a journey to visit his father-in-law, but he needs help to carry all of his things. The mother sheep agrees to let h…
- Farmer Mybrow and the Fairies
Today our magic jeep journeys to a magical field! We’ll meet a new friend, Farmer Mybrow, who runs into a group of woodland fairies. As Mybrow sets off to work, his new fairy pals…
