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.
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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.
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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.
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‘Sisanda's Gift’ is about a young girl named Sisanda who lives near a game reserve in KwaZulu-Natal, where both her parents work. When Sisanda hears about a young giraffe calf that has lost its mother, she’s heartbroken. Her parents, understanding her sadness, allow her to visit the calf. Sisanda brings a special gift from her school bag—a beloved book. She sits with the baby giraffe and reads to it, and the young calf listens as if it understands every word. This becomes a daily routine for Sisanda, who is often accompanied by her grandfather. Her gentle connection with the giraffe captivates even tourists, who take pictures, amazed by the unique bond they witness. The story explores themes of compassion, healing, and the power of empathy. Sisanda’s act of kindness toward the orphaned giraffe demonstrates how small gestures can make a big difference, while also showing the beauty of human-animal connections.
Please listen to the end for the bonus content from Dr Mhlophe, who explains why she enjoys this story so much.
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Credits:
Storyteller: Gcina Mhlophe
Voice of Sisanda: Nqobile Ntuli
Voice of Sisanda’s Grandfather: Hopewell Mncwangi
Voice of Sisanda’s Father: Langalethu Cele
Voice of Sisanda's Mother: Pinky Ntuli
Production Team:
Production Engineer: Lango Cele
Production Assistant: Ntsikelelo Khanyile
Executive Producer: Diane Macpherson
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African Story Magic with Gcina Mhlophe
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!
