Folk Stories from Southern Nigeria, West Africa
By: Elphinstone Dayrell
Language: en
Categories: History, Kids, Family, Stories, Society, Culture
Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
Episodes
032 - How the Cannibals Drove the People from Insofan Mountain to the Cross River Ikom
Dec 16, 2025Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
Duration: 00:05:02031 - Of the Pretty Girl and the Seven Jealous Women
Dec 15, 2025Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
Duration: 00:12:32030 - How the Tortoise Overcame the Elephant and the Hippopotamus
Dec 14, 2025Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
Duration: 00:03:54029 - The King and the Ju Ju Tree
Dec 13, 2025Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
Duration: 00:07:59028 - The Story of the Leopard the Tortoise and the Bush Rat
Dec 12, 2025Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
Duration: 00:07:31027 - Why the Moon Waxes and Wanes
Dec 11, 2025Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
Duration: 00:02:51026 - Concerning the Leopard the Squirrel and the Tortoise
Dec 10, 2025Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
Duration: 00:07:55025 - Of the Fat Woman Who Melted Away
Dec 09, 2025Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
Duration: 00:04:16024 - Why Dead People Are Buried
Dec 08, 2025Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
Duration: 00:02:48023 - The Affair of the Hippopotamus and the Tortoise or Why the Hippopotamus Lives in the Water
Dec 07, 2025Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
Duration: 00:03:28022 - The Cock Who Caused A Fight Between Two Towns
Dec 06, 2025Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
Duration: 00:04:44021 - Why the Bush Cow and the Elephant Are Bad Friends
Dec 05, 2025Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
Duration: 00:05:36020 - The Story of the Lightning and the Thunder
Dec 04, 2025Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
Duration: 00:02:20019 - Why the Cat Kills Rats
Dec 03, 2025Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
Duration: 00:02:07018 - Why the Flies Bother the Cows
Dec 03, 2025Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
Duration: 00:02:13017 - Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky
Dec 03, 2025Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
Duration: 00:02:47016 - Why A Hawk Kills Chickens
Dec 03, 2025Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
Duration: 00:03:33015 - The Elephant and the Tortoise or Why the Worms are Blind and the Elephant Has Small Eyes
Dec 03, 2025Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
Duration: 00:05:40014 - Why the Worms Live Underneath the Ground
Dec 03, 2025Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
Duration: 00:02:47013 - Why the Bat is Ashamed to be Seen in the Daytime
Dec 03, 2025Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
Duration: 00:07:06012 - The Fish and the Leopards Wife or Why the Fish Lives in the Water
Dec 03, 2025Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
Duration: 00:02:39011 - Concerning the Woman the Ape and the Child
Dec 03, 2025Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
Duration: 00:06:53010 - The King Who Married the Cocks Daughter
Dec 03, 2025Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
Duration: 00:08:36009 - The Disobedient Daughter Who Married a Skull
Dec 03, 2025Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
Duration: 00:07:38008 - Why the Bat Flies by Night
Dec 03, 2025Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
Duration: 00:03:25007 - Of the Pretty Stranger Who Killed the King
Dec 03, 2025Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
Duration: 00:06:17006 - Ituen and the Kings Wife
Dec 03, 2025Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
Duration: 00:08:01005 - The Kings Magic Drum
Dec 03, 2025Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
Duration: 00:17:40004 - The Woman with Two Skins
Dec 03, 2025Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
Duration: 00:18:00003 - How a Hunter Obtained Money from His Friends the Leopard Goat Bush Cat and Cock and How He Got Out o
Dec 03, 2025Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
Duration: 00:09:35002 - The Tortoise with a Pretty Daughter
Dec 03, 2025Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
Duration: 00:11:14001 - Introduction
Dec 03, 2025Dive into a captivating collection of folk stories and enchanting fairy tales from Southern Nigeria, meticulously gathered by Elphinstone Dayrell, who served as the regions deputy commissioner at the time of publication. Enjoy these rich narratives brought to life by the talented voice of Elsie Selwyn.
Duration: 00:19:33