Authors: Gcina Mhlophe, Rachel Griffin (Illustrator). Her birthday on 24th October is recognised as National Storytelling Day in South Africa since 2019, inaugurated at her adopted performance space, The Storytelling Tree, in Durban (RSA). A collection of folktales, each from a different region in Africa. Summary: A collection of folktales, each from a different region in Africa. She has been awarded honorary doctorates from seven universities globally and has received numerous accolades, such as the SAMA, OBBIE, and Joseph Jefferson Awards, as well as the SAFTA Lifetime Achievement award. African tales : a Barefoot collection, written by Gcina Mhlophe illustrated. Her works have been translated into multiple languages, including Braille, and her theatre plays have been directed in the USA, UK, and Greenland. Listen in English or isiZulu and let's keep the magic alive!ĭr Gcina Mhlophe is a renowned author, storyteller and founding director of Gcinamasiko Arts & Heritage Trust. Sumptuous hand-sewn collage artwork decorated with African beads adorns these unforgettable tales of bravery, wisdom, wit and. This anthology includes eight traditional tales from all over Africa. In 'African Story Magic', an East Coast Radio Podcast, 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. African Tales: A Barefoot Collection by Gcina Mhlophe,Rachel Griffin and a great selection of related books. Gcina lives in Durban, South Africa.Step into the wonderful world of African storytelling with the globally renowned Gcina Mhlophe. She founded the Literacy Promotion Road Show, which travels to schools all over South Africa to set up libraries. Gcina has received many awards, including the Fringe First award, the Josef Jefferson award, an OBIE (Off-Broadway Theatre Award) and two honorary degrees in literature. Gcina Mhlophe has been writing and performing for over twenty years and conducts storytelling workshops around the world. Everything Changes, Everything Passes (Ethiopia).Ananse and the Impossible Quest (Ghana).

Mhlophe provides a fascinating, fact-filled introduction to each story about the country it comes from to boost young readers' reading comprehension, global awareness and geography knowledge. Get swept away by 8 traditional tales from 8 different African nations retold by master storyteller Gcina Mhlophe, a well-known South African activist, actor, poet, playwright and director.

African Tales by Gcina Mhlophe