African Folktales with Miss Jo Jo

Today our magic jeep brings us to a town near the Zambezi River, where we meet the mighty hero, Makoma! On his journey, Makoma befriends a friendly giant and flame-spirit who lend…

Today our magic jeep takes us to where a magic crocodile lives in a cave among other animals. When a hunter comes to the cave, he tries to catch the crocodile, but when he raises h…

Today our magic jeep brings us to a land where everyone seems to have bad luck. No matter how hard they try to get rid of it, nothing works! It will take the smart thinking of a gr…

Today our magic jeep takes us to a kingdom where a cruel king gives Walu the impossible task of creating a living, breathing man. Walu is scared of what the king will do when he ca…

Today our magic jeep brings us to the village where Anansi and his cousin Kofi live! Anansi suspects Kofi is keeping a secret from him, yet Kofi refuses to tell. What secret is Kof…

Listen to your favorite folktales anywhere you go! Have a great summer!

Today our magic jeep ventures into a village, where we meet Chief Marailane and his magic lute! Because the instrument is his prized possession, all his children must be careful ar…

Today our magic jeep takes us to a lively dance party, where we’ll meet Mrs. Turtle! While dancing the night away, Mrs. Turtle finds herself targeted by her jealous neighbor, Mrs.…

Today our magic jeep travels to a distant kingdom, where we’ll meet a spoiled princess named Hadiza. After she demands more and more gold from her father, trouble arises when the k…

Today our magic jeep takes us to a distant kingdom, where a princess named Shani is separated from her mother and father. When she’s found by a mysterious Frog-King years later, th…

Today our magic jeep travels to a small village, where we’ll meet a young boy named Kweku Bah-Boni who is infamous for his tricks! After pranking everyone in his village, he decide…

Today our magic jeep travels to a mysterious riverbank, where a young girl named Njeri is tricked into throwing away her favorite beads. On her journey to find them, Njeri stumbles…

Today our magic jeep travels to the beautiful country of Nigeria, where we’ll meet a fisherman named Effiong. After spending all his money on expensive foods and drinks, Effiong so…

Today our magic jeep travels to the Mabira Forest, where a young girl named Namazzi finds herself separated from her family. To soothe the child’s loneliness, the animals decide to…

Today our magic jeep travels back to a time when crows and hawks played together. We’ll meet Koongoo′roo, the captain of the crows, and Mway′way, leader of the hawks. When the two…

Today our magic jeep brings us to a small town, where we meet Magala the tailor and his son, Jabulani! The young boy is given a pet sheep by his father…which soon starts talking! J…

Today our magic jeep brings us to a village, where we meet a special Chief named Bulane! He has a special mark on his shoulder that symbolizes his right to rule. When his son is bo…

Today our magic jeep takes us to visit our old friend Anansi, who seeks the help of a magic mushroom in order to create rain for his dry farmlands. But when Anansi accidentally des…

Today our magic jeep takes us to a faraway land, where we’ll meet Masego the Lioness and her animal friends. A drought leaves them without water, so Masego suggests they build a ne…

Today our magic jeep takes us to a small town owned by a Frog, who decides to go out and buy some fancy clothes. But on his way to Mboma Village, Frog gets caught in trouble that o…