Episode 23: Highway Sheila - South Africa
Hello Legends and welcome back to Mzanzi! Today, we head to Chatsworth, Durban in KwaZulu-Natal (my birthplace!) to uncover the horrific and...
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Legendary Africa
Welcome to Legendary Africa! Your gateway into the mythical, magical and legendary world of the African continent. Join Theshira as she encounters dragons, witches, fairies and magicians, li...
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20 of 56 episodesEpisode 31: Mohammed with the Magic Finger
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 e...
Episode 30: Four Animal Tales from South Africa
Hello Legends! Today, I am narrating four Animal folktales from South Africa! We meet several of the Ant clans, a unique Monkey who fights f...
Episode 29: The Heart of a Monkey (or A Washerman's Donkey)
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 s...
Legendary Africa Update!
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 w...
Episode 28: Fighting Fate - Ancient Egypt
Hello Legends and welcome back to Legendary Africa! Today, we travel to ancient Egypt to learn about a prince who is fated to die. #staylege...
Episode 27: Jackal Tales - Trickery Runs in the Family
Hello Legends and welcome back to Legendary Africa! Today, I have some tricky tales from Jackal and his sons. Our first tale follows Jackal...
Episode 26: Old Wives’ Tales - Congo
Helloo Legends and welcome to Legendary Africa! Today, fresh outta hiatus, I am bringing two delightful tales from Congo folklore straight t...
Legendary Africa is back...in Scotland!
Hello and welcome back to Legendary Africa! And a warm welcome to any new listeners! I am coming to you straight from Edinburgh, Scotland, a...
Legendary Africa Trailer
Legendary Africa is your African myth, legend, and lore podcast! Join me as we delve into magical stories from the magnificent African conti...
Episode 25: Monster Tales - Zankallala, Ebigane and Bulgu
Greetings Legends and welcome to Legendary Africa! Today, I bring you three monsterific, marvellous and monstrous tales from the Hausa, the...
Episode 24: The Veiled Warrior
Hello Legends! Today we are travelling south of the Nile to hear about how Samba, a handsome, strong, and kind prince became Samba the Cowar...
1st Pod Birthday Special!
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...
Episode 22: The (Mis)adventures of Jackal ft. Dustin Steichmann (Host of Sandman Stories Presents)
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...
Mer-tails: Zennor and the Karoo with The Faerie Folk
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 folk...
Episode 21: Faaraa’see and the Pot of Boiling Butter - Zanzibar
Hi Legends! Welcome back to Season 2 of Legendary Africa! Today we go to Zanzibar to hear about the Islamic-influenced tale of a heroic hors...
Coming up in Season 2 of Legendary Africa!
Welcome back to Season 2 of Legendary Africa! I have some personal news and talk a bit about Season 2. Season 2 launches 8th February 2021!...
Tribute to My Aunt and the End of Season 1
Hi Legends. This is a tribute to my late aunt - someone who was like my second mother - and an announcement about the end of Season 1 of Leg...
Episode 20: Hole in the Wall - South Africa
Hi Legends! Happy December! Today, we’re talking about the Xhosa legend revolving around the Hole in the Wall. This is an actual rock format...
Bonus Episode: Interview with author and game designer, Joshua Gillingham!
Hi Legends! I have another simply amazing bonus episode for you. I am delighted and excited to welcome onto the show, Joshua Gillingham! He...