Africa Stories

Tribal legends, modern Africa, cultural heritage, and oral traditions

Stories in this category (4)

Seeds of Tomorrow

By Maya Rodriguez

A young girl transforms an abandoned lot in her neighborhood into a community garden, inspiring others to believe in positive change.

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The Brave Little Firefly

By Marcus Johnson

A small firefly with a dim light discovers that being different makes him perfect for a special job - guiding baby animals safely through the forest at night.

20252 min read

The Singing Drum

By Adebayo Okonkwo

A young Nigerian girl uses music and kindness to recover a sacred talking drum, learning valuable lessons about respect, tradition, and the power of listening.

20252 min read

The Weight of Water

By Amara Okafor

A Nigerian-British-American teen struggles with diaspora identity and others' expectations before learning to choose which cultural "water" is hers to carry.

20257 min read