Step into the magical world of Africa Reborn, an immersive storytelling workshop that celebrates the power of story, rhythm, and community. Guided by an African storyteller, children are welcomed with call-and-response greetings, music, and drumming before embarking on a journey through traditional tales that carry wisdom, history, and joy.
Through vibrant characters and interactive drama, pupils help bring three unforgettable stories to life: Tafari and the Talking Drum; where a young boy discovers the rhythm that can restore his silenced village; Queen Yaa and the Golden Stool; the tale of a fearless warrior queen who defends her people and their heritage; and Taiwo and Kehinde; the Kola Nut Twins, a moving story of separation, hope, and the unbreakable bonds of family.
Along the way, pupils experience the heartbeat of Africa through rhythm, song, and tableau, discovering how storytellers use voice, movement, and music to bring communities together. They learn that storytelling is not only entertainment, but a powerful way to share culture, celebrate identity, and pass on lessons that unite us all.
By the end of the workshop, children will have gained an appreciation of African traditions, an understanding of the joy and importance of rhythm in storytelling, and the confidence to use their own voices and bodies to tell stories with expression and meaning. Most importantly, they will leave with the knowledge that, like the kola tree’s branches, stories can connect us across time, place, and generations.
This is African storytelling at its best! Perfect for multi-cultural celebrations, diversity weeks, Black History Month, World Book Day, Book Weeks and Literacy development. Each hour long storytelling workshop caters for up to 60 children (2 classes) per session. We can deliver this programme to KS1 & KS1 and we have a 30-45 minute shorter EYFS version.
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