Afolkstories

The Journal

Stories behind the stories. Culture, animation, and the mission to bring African folktales to every child.

Identity · May 10, 2026

Raising Rooted Children: African Stories and Diaspora Identity

For African American, Caribbean, and diaspora families, cultural identity is not automatic. It must be intentionally built. Here is how African stories help raise children who know who they are.

Parenting · May 10, 2026

Tales by Moonlight: How African Bedtime Stories Shape Character in Children

Tales by Moonlight was more than a TV show. It was a tradition. Discover how African bedtime stories shape character, build identity, and why every family needs them now more than ever.

Culture · May 10, 2026

Ijapa the Tortoise: The African Trickster Your Kids Need to Know

Meet Ijapa the tortoise, the beloved Yoruba trickster hero who has taught generations of African children about wisdom, courage, and the consequences of greed. Now animated for a new generation.

Culture · May 8, 2026

Why African Folktales Still Matter in 2025

Before there were books, there were storytellers. Before there were screens, there were fires. African oral tradition has carried wisdom across generations for thousands of years. Here is why that tradition is more urgent than ever.