African Story Magic with Gcina Mhlophe

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  • Step into the wonderful world of African storytelling with Gcina Mhlophe. In the multi-award-winning 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. Season 2 of African Story Magic is proudly brought to you by McDonalds Happy Meal Readers. Listen to each episode in either English or isiZulu and let's keep the storytelling magic alive! This podcast series is a proud collaboration between Gcina Mhlophe and East Coast Radio. #AfricanStoryMagic #GcinaMhlophe #Podcasts Accolades for African Story Magic: Winner of Podcast of the Year at the 2024 DStv Content Creator Awards Silver winner at the 2024 New Generation Awards Bronze winner at the 2024 Bookmark Awards Honourable Mention for Excellence in Podcasting at the 2023 DStv Content Creator Awards Best in Fiction at the 2023 APVA Awards More about Dr Gcina Mhlophe: Dr Gcina Mhlophe is a celebrated author, storyteller, and founding director of the Gcinamasiko Arts & Heritage Trust. Her works have been translated into multiple languages, including all official South African languages and even Braille. Dr Mhlophe has directed her theatrical plays in the USA, UK, and Greenland, with her most renowned and studied work being "Have You Seen Zandile?" She has been awarded honorary doctorates from eight universities globally and has received numerous accolades, such as the SAMA, OBBIE, and Joseph Jefferson Awards, as well as the SAFTA Lifetime Achievement award for her acting and contributions to film in South Africa. As a leading figure in South African storytelling, her birthday, October 24th, has been designated National Storytelling Day since 2019, celebrated at her own venue, The Storytelling Tree, in Durban. • Follow the podcast or listen via the ECR website under Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or Apple Podcasts!
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Episodes
  • The Singing Chameleon (S2 Epi5 in English)

    The Singing Chameleon (S2 Epi5 in English)
    Jan 22 2025
    This is a story about a lonely chameleon who lived on a riverbank a long time ago. All the other river animals shunned him. They mocked and disliked him, calling him ugly and a disgrace. The chameleon always tried to hide and be alone, away from all those who hated him.

    But one day, a big change came into his life, all because of his special talent: the gift of music. On that day, he was playing a small instrument called the imbengwe and singing with his beautiful voice! Before he knew it, all the other animals had gathered around him to listen to his special performance.

    That was the day he received acceptance and respect for the very first time.

    His music gave him a sense of identity—he became known as the Singing Chameleon.

    Credits:
    Voice of Chameleon: Sbongiseni Nkatha
    Voice of forest animal: J Sbu
    Voice of old man: Andile Tsotetsi

    Production Team:
    Production engineer: Lango Cele
    Production assistant: Ntsikelelo Khanyile
    Executive producer: Diane Macpherson ECR website channel page
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    12 mins
  • Unwabu Oluculayo (S2 Epi5 in isiZulu)

    Unwabu Oluculayo (S2 Epi5 in isiZulu)
    Jan 22 2025
    Lena indaba yonwabu oluhlala lodwa osebeni lomfula kudala. Zonke ezinye izilwane zasemfuleni zazimgwema. Bemubhuqa, bengamthandi, bembiza ngomubiza nehlazo. Unwabu njalo wayezama ukucasha futhi abe yedwa, kude nabo bonke ababemzonda.

    Kodwa ngolunye usuku, kwafika ushintsho olukhulu ekuphileni kwakhe, konke ngenxa yethalente lakhe elikhethekile: isipho somculo. Ngalolo suku wayeshaya insimbi encane ebizwa ngokuthi imbengwe futhi ecula ngezwi lakhe elimnandi! Ngaphambi kokuba azi, zonke ezinye izilwane zase zibuthanele kuye ukuze zilalele ukudlala kwakhe okukhethekile.

    Ngalolo suku athola ukwamukelwa nokuhlonishwa okokuqala ngqa.

    Umculo wakhe wamenza wazizwa ukuthi ungubani—wabe esebizwa ngokuthi Unwabu Oluculayo. ECR website channel page
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    15 mins
  • ABC Prayers (S2 Epi4 in English)

    ABC Prayers (S2 Epi4 in English)
    Jan 8 2025
    Gcina Mhlophe brings to life the heartwarming tale of a young herd boy with a big dream — to go to school and church like the other kids in his village. But his father has other plans, insisting he stay home to look after the cattle. Refusing to give up, the boy starts learning the alphabet with the help of a friend.

    One day, he prays to God in a way that’s unique to him — by reciting the alphabet out loud. A passing man hears this heartfelt “prayer” and is so moved that he steps in to speak to the boy’s parents. His plea works, and the boy finally gets to attend school.

    With a mix of hard work and determination, the boy thrives in his studies and finds a way to balance his education with his family responsibilities. It’s a touching story about perseverance, faith, and how small acts of kindness can change a life.
    Listen to this episode now in English or isiZulu

    Credits:
    Voice of the young boy: Bandile Gumede
    Voice of the young boy's father: Asanda Qumbisa
    Voice of young boy's mother: Ellaine Phungula
    Voice of Priest: Msizi Maphumulo
    Voices of church ladies: Ellaine Phungula, Khumbu Mkhulisi, Thobekile Honono,

    Production Team:
    Production engineer: Lango Cele
    Production assistant: Ntsikelelo Khanyile
    Executive producer: Diane Macpherson ECR website channel page
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    9 mins

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