East Coast Radio Podcasts African Story Magic with Gcina Mhlophe

African Story Magic with Gcina Mhlophe

Step into the wonderful world of African storytelling with the globally renowned Gcina Mhlophe. In "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. Listen in English or isiZulu and let's keep the magic alive!

This podcast series is a proud collaboration between Gcina Mhlophe and East Coast Radio.

In 2023, African Story Magic with Gcina Mhlophe was named the Best Fiction Podcast in the inaugural edition of the African Podcast and Voice (APVA) awards. It was also a finalist in the 2023 DSTv Content Creator Awards for Podcast of the Year. At that awards ceremony, the series received an honourable mention for excellence in podcasting from Spotify.

More about Dr Gcina Mhlophe:

Dr Gcina Mhlophe is a renowned author, storyteller and founding director of Gcinamasiko Arts & Heritage Trust. Her works have been translated into multiple languages, including Braille, and her theatre plays have been directed in the USA, UK, and Greenland. 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. 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).

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13 Episodes

Nozincwadi: Mother of Books (Episode 6 in English)

The sixth episode of ‘African Story Magic with Gcina Mhlophe’ is a very special story. It’s written by Dr Gcina Mhlophe herself to honour her great-grandmother, Nozincwadi, who – while unable to read or write – loved the magic of words. "I have loved stories and books from a very…
17 May 12 min

Nozincwadi, uMama Wezincwadi (Episode 6 in isiZulu)

The sixth episode of ‘African Story Magic with Gcina Mhlophe’ is a very special story. It’s written by Dr Gcina Mhlophe herself to honour her great-grandmother, Nozincwadi, who – while unable to read or write – loved the magic of words. "I have loved stories and books from a very…
17 May 10 min

How Tortoise Won Respect (Episode 5 in English)

In a world that often values talkativeness and showy displays of knowledge, this timeless story of the tortoise who won respect serves as a powerful reminder of the untapped potential of those who may be overlooked or underestimated. “One thing I appreciate about the story of ‘How the Tortoise Won…
3 May 11 min

Ingabe ufudu lwazuza kanjani inhlonipho (Episode 5 in isiZulu)

In a world that often values talkativeness and showy displays of knowledge, this timeless story of the tortoise who won respect serves as a powerful reminder of the untapped potential of those who may be overlooked or underestimated. “One thing I appreciate about the story of ‘How the Tortoise Won…
3 May 10 min

Lungile, the Most Beautiful Girl (Episode 4 in English)

Unlock the magic of ‘Lungile, The Most Beautiful Girl’: an inspiring story of patience and self-discovery by Gcina Mhlophe. It’s the much-anticipated fourth episode of ‘African Story Magic with Gcina Mhlophe’, available in English and isiZulu. “This is a story I have loved for many years. For me, it has…
19 Apr 10 min

ULungile, intombi enhle kunazo zonke (Episode 4 in isiZulu)

Unlock the magic of ‘Lungile, The Most Beautiful Girl’: an inspiring story of patience and self-discovery by Gcina Mhlophe. It’s the much-anticipated fourth episode of ‘African Story Magic with Gcina Mhlophe’, available in English and isiZulu. “This is a story I have loved for many years. For me, it has…
18 Apr 14 min

Crocodile and Monkey's Heart (Episode 3 in English)

In the latest episode of ‘African Story Magic with Gcina Mhlophe’, we’re transported to the mighty Ngwenya River in KwaZulu-Natal. It’s a tale that captivated Dr Mhlophe as a child when her grandmother used to tell it to her -- the classic story of a young crocodile and a monkey…
29 Mar 12 min

iNgwenya neNhliziyo yeNkawu (Episode 3 in isiZulu)

In the latest episode of ‘African Story Magic with Gcina Mhlophe’, we’re transported to the mighty Ngwenya River in KwaZulu-Natal. It’s a tale that captivated Dr Mhlophe as a child when her grandmother used to tell it to her -- the classic story of a young crocodile and a monkey…
29 Mar 13 min

Jabulani and the Lion (Episode 2 in English)

In episode two of African Story Magic with Gcina Mhlophe, our award-winning storyteller shares one of the most popular stories she’s told over the decades: ‘Jabulani and the Lion’. Gcina Mhlophe explains: “One of the best memories of our childhood is the time when we ran around feeling so carefree…
15 Mar 8 min

UJabulani neBhubesi (Episode 2 in isiZulu)

In episode two of African Story Magic with Gcina Mhlophe, our award-winning storyteller shares one of the most popular stories she’s told over the decades: ‘UJabulani neBhubesi’. Gcina Mhlophe explains: “One of the best memories of our childhood is the time when we ran around feeling so carefree. The hours…
15 Mar 11 min

Mazanendaba Searches for Stories (Episode 1 in English)

The story of Mazanendaba, the woman who went to the bottom of the ocean to find stories from the spirit people, simply had to be our first one in this special podcast series. Mazanendaba returned with a whole treasure chest of tales, and that is precisely what we wish to…
28 Feb 9 min

uMazanenda uthungatha inganekwane (Episode 1 in isiZulu)

The story of Mazanendaba, the woman who went to the bottom of the ocean to find stories from the spirit people, simply had to be our first one in this special podcast series. Mazanendaba returned with a whole treasure chest of tales, and that is precisely what we wish to…
28 Feb 14 min
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African Story Magic with Gcina Mhlophe (Promo)

Embark on a journey into the enchanting world of African storytelling with the award-winning Gcina Mhlophe. African Story Magic with Gcina Mhlophe launches 1 March 2023. *** This podcast series is a proud collaboration between Gcina Mhlophe and East Coast Radio. ***
28 Feb 1 min