https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/igbo-folktale--5783034enSociety & CultureCopyright Africa Business Radiohttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/580c21d3e830b97b3436ff63b7f852af.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/igbo-folktale--5783034Tue, 11 Jun 2024 13:55:06 +0000Africa Business RadioAfrica Business Radioinfo@africabusinessradio.comIgbo Folktales tell timeless tales and stories from the southeast region of Nigeria which embraces the values, the culture, and the wisdom that have been passed down from generation to generation.cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-orphan-boy-and-the-magic-stone--56151827He used to do most of his hunting in the long grass that grows over nearly all the Inde country and used to kill plenty of bushbuck in the dry season. In those days the people had no guns, so the chief had to shoot everything he got with his bow and arrows, which required a lot of skill. When his little son was old enough, he gave him a small bow and some small arrows and taught him how to shoot.
The son met an old woman who was so ugly that he thought she must be a witch. The old woman took him to a stream some little distance from the lake, and bending down, took out a small shining stone from the water, which she gave to him.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56151827Wed, 19 Jul 2023 10:10:05 +0000Africa Business RadioOnce upon a time, a chief had a son whose mother had died at his birth. The old chief was a hunter and used to take his son out with him when he went into the bush. He used to do most of his hunting in the long grass that grows over nearly all the...He used to do most of his hunting in the long grass that grows over nearly all the Inde country and used to kill plenty of bushbuck in the dry season. In those days the people had no guns, so the chief had to shoot everything he got with his bow and arrows, which required a lot of skill. When his little son was old enough, he gave him a small bow and some small arrows and taught him how to shoot.
The son met an old woman who was so ugly that he thought she must be a witch. The old woman took him to a stream some little distance from the lake, and bending down, took out a small shining stone from the water, which she gave to him.]]>422africa_business_radio,folktale,igbo,storycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-day-and-night-began-part-2--52648808Do you ever wonder how day and night came to be when people did not sleep?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52648808Fri, 14 Jul 2023 10:04:13 +0000Africa Business RadioNnuo Nnuo, welcome to African folktale according to the Igbo tribe in the southeastern region of Nigeria, west Africa. Do you ever wonder how day and night came to be when people did not sleep?Do you ever wonder how day and night came to be when people did not sleep?]]>203africa_business_radio,folktale,igbo,storycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-day-and-night-began-part-1--56024487Do you ever wonder how day and night came to be when people did not sleep?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56024487Fri, 07 Jul 2023 09:53:29 +0000Africa Business RadioNnuo Nnuo, welcome to African folktale according to the Igbo tribe in the southeastern region of Nigeria, west Africa. Do you ever wonder how day and night came to be when people did not sleep?Do you ever wonder how day and night came to be when people did not sleep?]]>234africa_business_radio,folktale,igbo,storycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-ear-and-the-mosquito--52648811Do you ever wonder why the mosquito is always disturbing the ear? I will be telling you about the long-lasting beef between the ear and the mosquito]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52648811Wed, 28 Jun 2023 09:05:35 +0000Africa Business RadioNnuo Nnuo, welcome to African folktale according to the Igbo tribe in the southeastern region of Nigeria, west Africa. Do you ever wonder why the mosquito is always disturbing the ear? I will be telling you about the long-lasting beef between the ear...Do you ever wonder why the mosquito is always disturbing the ear? I will be telling you about the long-lasting beef between the ear and the mosquito]]>113africa_business_radio,folktale,igbo,storiescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-tortise-and-the-lizard--52648814Today, I will be telling you about another mischief involving the tortoise and how he tricked the Lizard.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52648814Fri, 23 Jun 2023 09:29:32 +0000Africa Business RadioNnuo Nnuo, welcome to African folktale according to the Igbo tribe in the southeastern region of Nigeria, west Africa. Today, I will be telling you about another mischief involving the tortoise and how he tricked the Lizard.Today, I will be telling you about another mischief involving the tortoise and how he tricked the Lizard.]]>182africa_business_radio,folktale,igbo,story,talescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-tortoise-and-his-wife-part-2--52648801Today, I will continue telling you about the tortoise's wife and how she plotted against him for his behaviour]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52648801Fri, 16 Jun 2023 10:25:03 +0000Africa Business RadioNnuo Nnuo, welcome to African folktale according to the Igbo tribe in the southeastern region of Nigeria, west Africa. Today, I will continue telling you about the tortoise's wife and how she plotted against him for his behaviourToday, I will continue telling you about the tortoise's wife and how she plotted against him for his behaviour]]>245africa_business_radio,folktale,igbo,storycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-tortoise-and-his-wife--52648805Today, I will be telling you about the tortoise and his wife]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52648805Fri, 09 Jun 2023 11:45:05 +0000Africa Business RadioNnuo Nnuo, welcome to African folktale according to the Igbo tribe in the southeastern region of Nigeria, west Africa. Today, I will be telling you about the tortoise and his wifeToday, I will be telling you about the tortoise and his wife]]>251africa_business_radio,folktale,igbo,nigeria,storycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-snake-and-lizard-fable--52648812Today, I will be telling you about the Snake and the Lizard fable and why mothers tell their children this story]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52648812Fri, 02 Jun 2023 13:52:16 +0000Africa Business RadioNnuo Nnuo, welcome to African folktale according to the Igbo tribe in the southeastern region of Nigeria, west Africa. Today, I will be telling you about the Snake and the Lizard fable and why mothers tell their children this storyToday, I will be telling you about the Snake and the Lizard fable and why mothers tell their children this story]]>95africa_business_radio,folktalecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mother-kite-and-her-daughter--52648807Today, I will be telling you the myth about the mother kite and daughter kite]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52648807Fri, 26 May 2023 11:36:36 +0000Africa Business RadioNnuo Nnuo, welcome to African folktale according to the Igbo tribe in the southeastern region of Nigeria, west Africa. Today, I will be telling you the myth about the mother kite and daughter kiteToday, I will be telling you the myth about the mother kite and daughter kite]]>111africa_business_radio,folktale,igbo,storycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-myth-about-locust--52648803Today, I will be telling you the myth about locusts in Igbo Land]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52648803Wed, 17 May 2023 14:12:27 +0000Africa Business RadioNnuo Nnuo, welcome to African folktale according to the Igbo tribe in the southeastern region of Nigeria, west Africa. Today, I will be telling you the myth about locusts in Igbo LandToday, I will be telling you the myth about locusts in Igbo Land]]>171africa_business_radio,folktale,igbo,storycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-king-s-magic-drum--52648799Today, I will be telling you about the peaceful king called Eze Kenga who had a magic drum which produces food when beaten.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52648799Wed, 10 May 2023 12:09:47 +0000Africa Business RadioNnuo Nnuo, welcome to African folktale according to the Igbo tribe in the southeastern region of Nigeria, west Africa. Today, I will be telling you about the peaceful king called Eze Kenga who had a magic drum which produces food when beaten.Today, I will be telling you about the peaceful king called Eze Kenga who had a magic drum which produces food when beaten.]]>539africa_business_radio,audio_story,folktale,igbo,storycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-dead-people-are-buried--52648796Today, I will be telling you about why dead people are buried]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52648796Fri, 05 May 2023 11:09:50 +0000Africa Business RadioNnuo Nnuo, welcome to African folktale according to the Igbo tribe in the southeastern region of Nigeria, west Africa. Today, I will be telling you about why dead people are buriedToday, I will be telling you about why dead people are buried]]>201africa_business_radio,folktale,igbo,nigeria,storiescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-the-hawk-kills-chicks--52648795Today, I will be telling you about why the Hawk kils chicks]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52648795Fri, 28 Apr 2023 09:04:22 +0000Africa Business RadioNnuo Nnuo, welcome to African folktale according to the igbo tribe in the south eastern region of Nigeria, west africa. Today, I will be telling you about why the Hawk kils chicksToday, I will be telling you about why the Hawk kils chicks]]>242africa_business_radio,folktale,igbo,storycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-king-and-the-juju-tree--52648791Today, I will be telling you about “Eze na Tree Ogu” in English, “The King and the medicine or juju (as the Yoruba’s will call it) tree.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52648791Fri, 14 Apr 2023 13:00:34 +0000Africa Business RadioNnuo Nnuo, welcome to African folktale according to the igbo tribe in the south eastern region of Nigeria, west africa. Today, I will be telling you about “Eze na Tree Ogu” in English, “The King and the medicine or juju (as the Yoruba’s will call it)...Today, I will be telling you about “Eze na Tree Ogu” in English, “The King and the medicine or juju (as the Yoruba’s will call it) tree.
]]>369africa,africa_business_radio,folktalecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-white-man-and-his-iron-horse--52648813https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52648813Fri, 07 Apr 2023 06:14:00 +0000Africa Business RadioWelcome to an African folktale according to the Igbo tribe of Nigeria, today I will tell you a story about the white man and his iron horse. Interesting right? Join me on this story208africa_business_radio,folktale,igbo,newscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-disobedient-girl-who-married-the-skull--52648800Today I will be telling you about the disobedient girl who married the skull
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52648800Fri, 31 Mar 2023 13:35:54 +0000Africa Business RadioHello there, this is African Folktale according to the Igbo tribe in the southeastern region of Nigeria in West Africa. Today I will be telling you about the disobedient girl who married the skullToday I will be telling you about the disobedient girl who married the skull
]]>476africa_business_radio,folktale,igbo,story,talescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wise-leopard-king-agu-na-eche-mba-part-2--52648810 The kingdom had a land, air and water force of over 15 thousand beasts, birds, and reptiles. The Leopard King gave the signal for the battle drums and trumpets to be sounded. And so, 15 thousand strong male and female of the kings Army matched out unto the valley of Ugwu Ocha to meet Odum the lion and his allies in battle.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52648810Fri, 17 Mar 2023 10:36:52 +0000Africa Business RadioOn our last episode, I was telling you about Agu na eche Mba and the great battle that is about to shake the animal kingdom. I am sure you want to know who won, I will tell you, don’t worry. The kingdom had a land, air and water force of over 15... The kingdom had a land, air and water force of over 15 thousand beasts, birds, and reptiles. The Leopard King gave the signal for the battle drums and trumpets to be sounded. And so, 15 thousand strong male and female of the kings Army matched out unto the valley of Ugwu Ocha to meet Odum the lion and his allies in battle.
]]>438africa_business_radio,folktale,igbocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wise-leopard-king-agu-na-eche-mba--52648804https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52648804Fri, 17 Mar 2023 10:35:29 +0000Africa Business RadioMany centuries ago, when black men lived in harmony with the wild beasts and subtle cattle in the jungles of Africa, before the great war in the animal kingdom and the invasion by the white cavemen, before the man lost the trust and love of beasts –...378africa_business_radio,folktale,igbo,storycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-igbo-myth-of-creation--52648802For the Igbo people, they say the heavens were in good condition as all the Gods and Goddesses who they believed existed before humans lived together in one part of heaven. However, each one of them was selfish, and therefore very anarchical. This then became the cause of great worry in the heavens as jealousy and greed came upon these Gods and Goddesses. These deities were fighting against themselves just so they could obtain the powers of other gods. To stop this domineering attitude, a plan was then made by Chineke, the overall God. This was targeted at creating more people.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52648802Fri, 17 Mar 2023 10:26:45 +0000Africa Business RadioToday I will be telling you about The Igbo myth of creation, that is about how the world was created according to the Igbo tribe. For the Igbo people, they say the heavens were in good condition as all the Gods and Goddesses who they believed existed...For the Igbo people, they say the heavens were in good condition as all the Gods and Goddesses who they believed existed before humans lived together in one part of heaven. However, each one of them was selfish, and therefore very anarchical. This then became the cause of great worry in the heavens as jealousy and greed came upon these Gods and Goddesses. These deities were fighting against themselves just so they could obtain the powers of other gods. To stop this domineering attitude, a plan was then made by Chineke, the overall God. This was targeted at creating more people.]]>234africa_business_radio,folktale,igbo,storycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mbe-na-ejula-the-tortoise-and-the-snail-part-2--52648806When he had done this, he went back to his friend – Ejula – and said to him, “Get your rifle, let go –a- hunting for monkeys have destroyed the maize on my farm”. On hearing this, Ejula greatly rejoiced, walked briskly into the house and took up his rifle, hung his hunting bag on his neck and picked up his hunting dog and off they went.





]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52648806Thu, 09 Mar 2023 15:38:40 +0000Africa Business RadioLast time, I told you about Mbe na Ejula, that is Tortoise and the snail and how Mbe killed the Queen and covered her corpse after meeting the soothsayer. I am sure you want to hear the rest of the story. I will tell you all about it (break) When he...When he had done this, he went back to his friend – Ejula – and said to him, “Get your rifle, let go –a- hunting for monkeys have destroyed the maize on my farm”. On hearing this, Ejula greatly rejoiced, walked briskly into the house and took up his rifle, hung his hunting bag on his neck and picked up his hunting dog and off they went.





]]>306africa_business_radio,africa_tales,folktale,igbocleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mbe-na-ejula-the-tortoise-and-the-snail-part-1--52648792The Town-crier then did as his master instructed. It came to be that when the day dawned, the Mbe awoke and picked up his matchet and went to his friend - Ejula and suggested that they go and know why the Igwe is calling them.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52648792Fri, 03 Mar 2023 10:23:43 +0000Africa Business RadioOnce upon a time, na ofu ’obodo in a certain land, the Igwe gave a directive to the town crier and said: “Use the Ogene and announce to all my subjects that there is a task I’ll show them, that anyone that first finishes his own, I’ll give him my...The Town-crier then did as his master instructed. It came to be that when the day dawned, the Mbe awoke and picked up his matchet and went to his friend - Ejula and suggested that they go and know why the Igwe is calling them.]]>306africa_business_radio,folktale,igbo,stories,talescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-mgbekwu-got-his-bumpy-shell--52648794Mgbekwu which is the tortoise in Igbo saw all these preparations and soon discovered what it all meant.  Nothing that happened in the world of the animals ever escaped his notice; he was full of cunning.  
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52648794Fri, 24 Feb 2023 08:16:08 +0000Africa Business RadioOnce upon a time, all the birds were invited to a feast in the sky.  They were very happy and began to prepare themselves for the great day.  They painted their bodies with red camwood and drew beautiful patterns on them with uli. Mgbekwu which is...Mgbekwu which is the tortoise in Igbo saw all these preparations and soon discovered what it all meant.  Nothing that happened in the world of the animals ever escaped his notice; he was full of cunning.  
]]>430africa_business_radio,folktale,igbo,nigeria,stories,talescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-the-world-was-created--52648793https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52648793Fri, 17 Feb 2023 11:00:06 +0000Africa Business RadioFor the Igbo people, they say the heavens were in good condition as all the Gods and Goddesses who they believed existed before humans lived together in one part of heaven. However, each one of them was selfish, and therefore very anarchical. This...159africa_business_radio,folktale,igbo,nigeria,storiescleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/obaledo-the-ugly-girl--52648797In this same village, a beautiful girl named Obaledo lived with her parents.
She was very beautiful that princes from faraway lands competed to win her heart.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52648797Mon, 06 Feb 2023 12:13:57 +0000Africa Business RadioThere was a time in an Igbo village when monsters torment little children and teenagers at night. The villagers tried to capture and kill these monsters but all their efforts ended up in vain. In this same village, a beautiful girl...In this same village, a beautiful girl named Obaledo lived with her parents.
She was very beautiful that princes from faraway lands competed to win her heart.]]>164africa_business_radio,africa_folktale,igbo,obaledo,south_east,stories,talescleanfull