Nelson Mandela’s Favorite African Folktales

Nelson Mandela won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 for his fight against apartheid. Before becoming a Nobel Laureate for Peace, he spent 27 years in prison for his political activity, where he attempted to create a free society for all, opposing the minority rule of his country. To honor his country, he has assembled a collection of “beloved stories, morsels rich with the gritty essence of Africa.” Enjoy fables with the animals of Africa, like Simba the lion, celebrate the innocence of childhood in tales like “The Enchanting Song of the Magical Bird,” learn about African mystical beliefs in “The Snake with Seven Heads.”

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