African Folktales

At Old Folktales, we share traditional stories from all 54 African countries, including: Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Ethiopia, South Africa, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Sudan, Cameroon, Liberia, Zambia, Rwanda, Malawi, Botswana, Senegal, Benin, Togo, Ivory Coast, Namibia, Gambia, Sierra Leone, Angola, Mozambique, and many more — each with its own voice, animals, heroes, and morals. These tales feature: Trickster animals like Anansi the Spider and the clever Tortoise. Wise elders and brave children. Magic, community wisdom, and the spirit world