East Coast Radio Podcasts African Story Magic with Gcina Mhlophe

Fudukazi’s Magic (S2 Epi6 in English)

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Long ago, all the animals in the land were the same dull brown colour. They lived in harmony, respecting one another. Among them was a wise and magical Queen Mother Tortoise, loved by all and known as Fudukazi.
One fateful day, Fudukazi decided to share her special gift. With her gentle singing voice, she turned an ordinary summer’s day into an enchanted, joyful one. As each creature closed their eyes and made a wish, something incredible happened.
By sunset, the name of the wise old Queen Mother Tortoise was forever etched in the memories of every creature she had touched. Storytellers sang her praises for generations to come.
Listen to Gcina Mhlophe bring this magical tale to life in the latest episode of African Story Magic.

Episode 6 credits:

Voice of Fudukazi (English) – Carol Ofori
Voice of Fudukazi (isiZulu) – Khosi Zwane
Voice of Hyena (both) – Ndabe Zondi
Voice of Leopard (English) – Natarah Nadesan
Voice of Leopard (isiZulu) – Gcinokuhle Malinga
Voice of Giraffe (English) – Danny Guselli
Voice of Giraffe (isiZulu) – Ntsikelelo Khanyile
Production team:

Production engineer: Lango Cele
Production assistant: Ntsikelelo Khanyile
Executive producer: Diane Macpherson
4 Feb English South Africa Kids & Family · Books

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