African Story Magic with Gcina Mhlophe

African Story Magic with Gcina Mhlophe

East Coast Radio Podcasts

Step into the wonderful world of African storytelling with Gcina Mhlophe. In the multi-award-winning African Story Magic with Gcina Mhlophe, Gcina shares many of the tales you grew up with plus new stories – so we can keep the magic of African storytelling alive for new generations. Season 2 of African Story Magic is proudly brought to you by McDonalds Happy Meal Readers. Listen to each episode in either English or isiZulu and let's keep the storytelling magic alive! This podcast series is a proud collaboration between Gcina Mhlophe and East Coast Radio. #AfricanStoryMagic #GcinaMhlophe #Podcasts Accolades for African Story Magic: Winner of Podcast of the Year at the 2024 DStv Content Creator Awards Silver winner at the 2024 New Generation Awards Bronze winner at the 2024 Bookmark Awards Honourable Mention for Excellence in Podcasting at the 2023 DStv Content Creator Awards Best in Fiction at the 2023 APVA Awards More about Dr Gcina Mhlophe: Dr Gcina Mhlophe is a celebrated author, storyteller, and founding director of the Gcinamasiko Arts & Heritage Trust. Her works have been translated into multiple languages, including all official South African languages and even Braille. Dr Mhlophe has directed her theatrical plays in the USA, UK, and Greenland, with her most renowned and studied work being "Have You Seen Zandile?" She has been awarded honorary doctorates from eight universities globally and has received numerous accolades, such as the SAMA, OBBIE, and Joseph Jefferson Awards, as well as the SAFTA Lifetime Achievement award for her acting and contributions to film in South Africa. As a leading figure in South African storytelling, her birthday, October 24th, has been designated National Storytelling Day since 2019, celebrated at her own venue, The Storytelling Tree, in Durban. • Follow the podcast or listen via the ECR website under Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or Apple Podcasts!

Categories: Kids & Family

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Long ago, all the animals in the land were the same dull brown colour. They lived in harmony, respecting one another. Among them was a wise and magical Queen Mother Tortoise, loved by all and known as Fudukazi. One fateful day, Fudukazi decided to share her special gift. With her gentle singing voice, she turned an ordinary summer’s day into an enchanted, joyful one. As each creature closed their eyes and made a wish, something incredible happened. By sunset, the name of the wise old Queen Mother Tortoise was forever etched in the memories of every creature she had touched. Storytellers sang her praises for generations to come. Listen to Gcina Mhlophe bring this magical tale to life in the latest episode of African Story Magic. Episode 6 credits: Voice of Fudukazi (English) – Carol Ofori Voice of Fudukazi (isiZulu) – Khosi Zwane Voice of Hyena (both) – Ndabe Zondi Voice of Leopard (English) – Natarah Nadesan Voice of Leopard (isiZulu) – Gcinokuhle Malinga Voice of Giraffe (English) – Danny Guselli Voice of Giraffe (isiZulu) – Ntsikelelo Khanyile Production team: Production engineer: Lango Cele Production assistant: Ntsikelelo Khanyile Executive producer: Diane Macpherson

Previous episodes

  • 26 - Fudukazi’s Magic (S2 Epi6 in English) 
    Wed, 05 Feb 2025 - 0h
  • 25 - Umlingo kaFudukazi (S2 Epi6 in isiZulu) 
    Wed, 05 Feb 2025 - 0h
  • 24 - The Singing Chameleon (S2 Epi5 in English) 
    Wed, 22 Jan 2025 - 0h
  • 23 - Unwabu Oluculayo (S2 Epi5 in isiZulu) 
    Wed, 22 Jan 2025 - 0h
  • 22 - ABC Prayers (S2 Epi4 in English) 
    Wed, 08 Jan 2025 - 0h
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