Hello Legends! Today, I am narrating a tale called Mohammed with the Magic Finger from Andrew Lang's Fairy books. It's a bit of an odd but enjoyable one. Mohammed is a little boy with extraordinary powers and intelligence. And his family is not all that ordinary either.... #staylegendary ***FOLLOW US*** Instagram: @legendarypod Twitter: @Legendarypod1 Main link: https://linktr.ee/legendarypodcast Proud member of the Straight Up Strange Network: https://www.straightupstrange.com/ Source:  Andrew Lang's Fairy Books Music credits Intro/outro: Across the Savannah by Aaron Kenn ..read more

Hello Legends! Today's tale is called The Heart of a Monkey. In this tale, Monkey and Shark become unlikely friends but all is not what it seems...and what on earth does a Washerman's Donkey have to do with it?? #staylegendary ***FOLLOW US*** Instagram: @legendarypod Twitter: @Legendarypod1 Main link: https://linktr.ee/legendarypodcast Proud member of the Straight Up Strange Network: https://www.straightupstrange.com/ Source: The Lilac Fairy Book⁠ by Andrew Lang and illustrated by H. J. Ford (1910) Music credits Intro/outro: Across the Savannah by Aaron Kenny (YouTube Audio Library ..read more

Heya you Legends! Legendary Africa is back! It's been a long long time but my disembodied voice will be back regularly in your ears. These will not be weekly episodes necessarily as life is far too hectic for that, but they will be more often and regular than in these last few months. Enjoy listening to African lore and, as always, feel free to reach out on Twitter, Instagram or via email! ***FOLLOW US*** Instagram: @legendarypod Twitter: @Legendarypod1 Main link: https://linktr.ee/legendarypodcast Proud member of the Straight Up Strange Network: https://www.straightupstrange.com ..read more

Hello and welcome back to Legendary Africa! And a warm welcome to any new listeners! I am coming to you straight from Edinburgh, Scotland, and cannot wait to bring you more African myths, legends, and lore. Who knows, maybe there'll be a Scottish twist to the podcast at some point...you'll just have to listen and find out!  Lotsa love to you all, and remember: stay safe, stay sexy, and stay Legendary!  ***FOLLOW US*** Instagram: @legendarypod Twitter: @Legendarypod1 Main link: https://linktr.ee/legendarypodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEFFYuCPlslKyYubJFs_77Q Website ..read more

Legendary Africa is your African myth, legend, and lore podcast! Join me as we delve into magical stories from the magnificent African continent. Stay safe, stay sexy, and stay Legendary!  ..read more

Greetings Legends and welcome to Legendary Africa! Today, I bring you three monsterific, marvellous and monstrous tales from the Hausa, the Fang and the Guji Oromo! Join me as we meet the astonishing Zankallala, a tiny monster who packs a punch, the Ebigane, a bloody-thirsty hybrid, and the Bulgu, a terrible ogre with a taste for human flesh.  #staylegendary Mentioned in this episode: Leine Marie Daini - author and host of Giraffe's Eggs and Other African Tales (Listen here) Time stamps: 00:00:00 - Episode start 00:00:40 - Intro 00:01:21 - The Hausa People 00:04:11 - Zankallala 00:13:29 ..read more

Happy Birthday Legendary Africa! It is the podcast's first birthday. 1 year since we started the podcast, and how the world and my life has changed. One thing is for sure: I am proud of how Legendary Africa has developed as a podcast, and I am so so thankful to everyone who listens, has listened and to those who will. Please enjoy this clip collage of memories. Stay Legendary... Music:  YouTube Audio Library Across the Savanah – Aaron Kenny A Good Day on the African Planes – Doug Maxwell ..read more

Hello Legends and welcome back to Mzanzi! Today, we head to Chatsworth, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal (my birthplace!) to uncover the horrific and dark legend of Highway Sheila! *TRIGGER WARNING* Please note that this episode contains disturbing references and is not suitable for sensitive listeners and children.  Promo: Spell Cast Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spell-cast/id1387676720  **FOLLOW US*** Instagram: @legendarypod Twitter: @Legendarypod1 Main link: https://linktr.ee/legendarypodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEFFYuCPlslKyYubJFs_77Q Website: https ..read more

Welcome Legends! Today, we learn all about Jackal and his various (mis)adventures! This episode is very special to me as my dear friend and fantastic fellow podcaster, Dustin Steichmann, host of Sandman Stories Presents, has kindly provided his lovely voice for the characters in my stories! For generations, Jackal has held his spot in various African folklore as one of the most devious (if not the most!) creature in the animal kingdom. For this episode, we listen to the Swazi, the Zulu and the Khoikhoi as they tell us all about Jackal's mischievous deeds. Will Jackal go too far? And will he fa ..read more

Hi Legends! I have a very special episode for you today. I am joined by none other than the fabulous host of The Faerie Folk podcast! A folklore enthusiast who runs an amazing podcast about all things faerie, she and I chat about the most popular water-related mythical creatures of all time: mermaids! We first go to Zennor in Cornwall, UK to hear about the romantic tale of a mermaid and her lover, before journeying to the Karoo in South Africa to listen to darker tales of murderous mermaids, floods and a girl with a face of rainbow pearls. Enjoy and stay legendary!  **FOLLOW*** Instagram ..read more