
African Folktales Reimagined
Six filmmakers. Six stories.
- 2023
- Ended
- Drama · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- ~30m / ep
- 1 season
- 7.4/10
Six beloved African folktales are boldly reimagined in this multilingual anthology series exploring themes of grief, love, and mysticism.
Latest: Season 1 · 2023
View all seasonsE1. Katera of the Punishment Island
Mar 29, 2023 · 28m
Abandoned on an island, a woman grieving the loss of her baby exacts revenge on the powerful man who put her there. From Ugandan director Loukman Ali.
E2. Halima's Choice
Mar 29, 2023 · 24m
Forced into an arranged marriage, Halima turns to a stranger - and the virtual world of Napata - for help. From Nigerian director Korede Azeez.
E3. Anyango and the Ogre
Mar 29, 2023 · 18m
Three children and their mother seek solace in a folktale as they attempt to escape an abusive father. From Kenyan director Voline Ogutu.
E4. Enmity Djinn
Mar 29, 2023 · 19m
An elderly woman is forced to confront a malevolent djinn that once haunted her past. From Mauritanian director Mohamed Echkouna.
E5. Katope
Mar 29, 2023 · 14m
A young girl born at the onset of a drought encounters a mysterious rain bird. From Tanzanian director Walt Mzengi.
E6. MaMlambo
Mar 29, 2023 · 21m
A mystical river being, Uma'Mlambo, watches over troubled women. From South African director Gcobisa Yako.























