African storytelling

Puppetry in Africa is more than child’s play — it’s an ancient and respected art form used to teach, entertain, and preserve cultural heritage. With carved wooden figures, masked faces, and elaborate ceremonies, African puppetry merges craftsmanship, music, and narrative in mesmerizing ways.

In a rapidly globalizing world, many African children are growing up knowing more about Queen Elizabeth than Queen Amina, more about the Greek gods than the Yoruba pantheon, and more about the Boston Tea Party than the Aba Women's Riot. This disconnect from African history isn't just a loss of knowledge—it's a loss of identity, pride, and power.

But storytelling—the oldest form of education across African cultures—offers a powerful way to reconnect children with their roots. Unlike dry textbooks or rote memorization, storytelling makes history vibrant, personal, and unforgettable.