African Folktales with Miss Jo Jo

Latest Episodes:

A Goat and Her Daughter Nov 04, 2021

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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 her daughter a nice trick to scare away the wicked predators. Come and let me tell you how the goat and her daughter ended up living safely together!

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The Longest Story in the World Oct 28, 2021

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Today our magic jeep takes us to a place where a chief loves him some good stories. Just like you! But this chief issues a challenge for someone to tell him the longest story ever. Nobody thinks this is possible, until a young storyteller named Mo shows up. Does Mo really know the longest story in the world? Let me share this story with you, I promise it won’t take too long!

The Story of a Farmer and Four Hyenas Oct 21, 2021

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Today our magic jeep takes where a farmer named Musa and his wife have just had a cute baby boy. Musa must feed his wife to keep her strong and healthy, but on his way home from buying their favorite meal, Musa is chased by hyenas. Musa must offer them the food he bought so they will leave him alone, but what will he cook for his wife now? Let me tell you how Musa takes care of his wife in the end!

Why the Warthog Gets Around on His Knees Oct 14, 2021

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Today our magic jeep takes us to where a Warthog has built a nice big house. But the Warthog sees the Lion from one of our old stories and he becomes very scared. The Warthog runs into his home and decides to try out an old trick he heard from the Jackal, not knowing that the Lion has a very good memory. In this story, I will teach you why the Warthog likes to be on the ground!

The Story of Walu the Blacksmith Oct 07, 2021

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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 cannot finish his task, until he crosses paths with the local madman. Can Walu pull off the impossible? Or will he need some help? Don’t hesitate to press play and let me tell you the story!

How the Tortoise Overcame the Elephant and the Hippo Sep 30, 2021

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Today our Magic Jeep takes us to a jungle where an elephant and a hippo are the strongest in the land. They have gathered all the food for themselves because they are so strong. But one tortoise will use the strength of his mind to teach the hippo and the elephant to be kinder to all of the other animals in the jungle. How does one little tortoise teach the strong hippo and elephant a lesson? Download and find out!

The Hare and the Crown Bird Sep 23, 2021

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Today our magic jeep takes us to where a crown bird and a hare are going on a special journey to visit the hare’s uncle. The hare and the crown bird decide to race to the house and find out who will make it there first. But as they race to where the uncle lives, they pass a mysterious woman who needs their help. This results in one of the friends somehow winning the race to the hare’s uncle, but who do you think will be the winner? How will the woman in need affect their contest?

Welcome Back! Sep 16, 2021

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Great news everybody! African Folktales is coming back, and there are even more new adventures with the amazing Ms. JoJo just around the corner. But, you’re going to have to wait one more week for the newest episode to be released. Meanwhile, you can listen to this “Welcome Back” episode that previews some of the great moments that will be shared in Ms. JoJo’s famous Jeep!

Beautiful As You Are Sep 02, 2021

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Make sure to join the African Folktales email club: abfc.co/folktales and find out when Ms. JoJo will be returning!

Hey family and friends, what's the word? My name is Aunti Oni, and I’m Ms. JoJo’s favorite Aunti. I’m going to share with you some of my favorite stories while Ms. JoJo is on vacation exploring in her Magic Jeep!

Little Crow thinks his feathers are dull and plain, but he soon learns it’s who you are on the inside that really matters, and not how you look on the outside.

Aunti Oni Story Village: https://shows.acast.com/aunti-oni-story-village

The Jealous Farmer Aug 19, 2021

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Join the African Folktales email club: abfc.co/folktales and find out when season two will start!

Listen closely to why it’s never a good idea to be jealous of nobody, no way, no how!

Aunti Oni Story Village: https://shows.acast.com/aunti-oni-story-village