Because it’s the story of my life. It reflects the pain that I have been through and how I managed to overcome the many obstacles along the way. Please note that I’ve told the story in French but I have added English subtitles.
Nostalgia
Words mean a lot to me and storytelling is not only part of me but part of my culture. My grandparents used to tell me stories and legends. So I grew up with that culture and I intend to continue to tell true and imaginative stories.
How to be successful in business by TOMBE Franklin
Storytelling is a valuable tool for preserving and passing on knowledge, teaching truth, instilling values, and even building relationships and business. It is a gift that helps us impact the world.
You are never too young to be a hero by Stanley Phiri
The story is about an event that occurred, orchestrated by my mother. I felt that it would be a great story to share about the communal nature of raising a child. This was quite typical exercise in Africa: whether in urban or rural setting. It is a story I actually share a lot with people to illustrate a number of points but mainly that whipping kids may be less effective in teaching children life lessons. My late mother, I like to say, was the Queen of Creative Punishments. The story also is a homage to my mother, who not only was a great story maker but also supported my literary and performance arts endeavors.
The lesson by Hannah Tarindwa
This story is part 1 of a series I want to tell revolving around fire and surviving death – this was one of the lighter fire stories I have and I think it sets up a great precedent for the coming stories.
The roof is on fire by Xabiso Vili
I think every story needs to be heard, and this particular story is a reminder how I became an African author and playwriter.