Bere anorwisanisa Shumba na Gudo. Godo chinhu chakawoma.Hyena makes Lion and Baboon fight. Envy is a very dangerous thing. When Lion is looking for someone to look after his children, Hyena is jealous that he picks Baboon. Hyena thinks he would do a better job himself so he sets about proving that Baboon is not… Continue reading Ngano – Bere anorwisanisa Shumba na Gudo
Category: Ngano
Ngano or Shona fairy tales help us to learn about the world around us.
Often shared in informal settings, they have unusual and often irrelevant seeming narratives. It is only upon a reflection and exploration of these that one becomes more aware of the deeper meaning behind them
Ngano – Jemedza nemwana wa Shumba
Jemedza nemwana wa Mambo is a story about the envy of Jemedza when Mambo Shumba’s son was born. Rather than be happy for his brother’s new heir he became so jealous that he plotted a foolproof plan to seize the throne. Or so he thought… How do you think this story ended? Did Jemedza succeed… Continue reading Ngano – Jemedza nemwana wa Shumba
Ngano – Mwedzi Wadonha
Mwedzi wadonha! Mwedzi wadonha!The sky has fallen, the sky has fallen! When Hen is surprised by a flash in the corner of her eyes followed by a loud sound she jumps and runs away as fast as she can The sky is falling! Hen is sure that everyone is doomed! So she rushes off to… Continue reading Ngano – Mwedzi Wadonha
Ngano – Ndambakuudzwa
Ndambakuudzwa akaonekwa nembonje pahuma.We have this saying in Shona that means that sometimes we need to heed the advice of others as they often can see things that might not seem obvious to you. In today’s Shona storytime we meet an old lady who embarks on some things that those around her advise her against.… Continue reading Ngano – Ndambakuudzwa
Ngano – Gudo anochenjedzawo Tsuro
Gudo anochenjedzawo Tsuro. Don’t you just love our Tsuro naGudo stories?In today’s story Hare plays a cheeky trick on Baboon and his family. He invites Baboon for a feast, but just before they arrive the sneaky Hare burns all the grass surrounding his hut. He tells Baboon that in order for Baboon and his family… Continue reading Ngano – Gudo anochenjedzawo Tsuro
Ngano – Tsuro anonyengedza Gudo
Tsuro anonyengedza Gudo. Tsuro tricked poor Baboon into getting carried on the back like a donkey. How did the cheeky little Hare manage to trick Baboon into doing this? Sometimes others might use deception to get us to do what they want. It is important to always pay attention to the world around us and… Continue reading Ngano – Tsuro anonyengedza Gudo
Ngano – Rurimi runoparira
Rurimi runoparira. The tongue can destroy. Come and learn the power of the tongue in today’s Shona story time ngano with Gogo Alice. Stories are also a good way of teaching life lessons in a fun way. They are creative and can be tweaked to suit the child who is listening to them. Try telling… Continue reading Ngano – Rurimi runoparira
Ngano – Rudo runokunda zvose
Rudo runokunda zvose. Love conquers everything.Join us in today’s Shona story time or Ngano with Gogo Alice as we hear the story of love challenged.Life brings many challenges but love conquers all these changes. Not every day is going to be a win for you but even through all these challenges you will discover your… Continue reading Ngano – Rudo runokunda zvose
Ngano – Kubatwa Kwakaitwa Shumba
Kubatwa kwakaitwa Shumba. Shumba is up to no good, and in today’s Shona story time Gogo Alice tells the tale of villagers trying to figure out who was stealing their livestock. What they discovered was a shock that they had not bargained for. Stories are also a good way of teaching life lessons in a… Continue reading Ngano – Kubatwa Kwakaitwa Shumba
Ngano – Sei Zizi achifamba madeko chete?
Sei Zizi achifamba madeko chete?Why does Owl only travel at night?Join us in today’s Shona story time and learn the tale of Zizi and why he only travels at night. A long time ago Zizi used to travel during the day like many of the other birds.He had a crafty plan to get the other… Continue reading Ngano – Sei Zizi achifamba madeko chete?