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In this collection of animated shorts, Papa Nzenu travels through six African countries and showcases traditional stories from each region.

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Season 1

  • Episode 3: Kossi's Inheritance
    8.0/101 votes

    Episode 3: Kossi's Inheritance

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/15/2019

    A dying old man promises his son, Kossi, an inheritance of "three truths." Kossi must discover what these truths are to decode his father's final message.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Djamel Zaoui

  • Episode 4: Banfa and the Gift
    7.0/101 votes

    Episode 4: Banfa and the Gift

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/22/2019

    Banfa is offended by a gift he receives from his uncle and discards it. His brother, Namori, retrieves the gift and makes a meaningful discovery.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 6: Adamel
    7.0/101 votes

    Episode 6: Adamel

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/5/2019

    Adamel, the adopted son of a marabout (a West African religious leader), confronts the king's wrestler, Mbur. Adamel promises to win the fight and, if victorious, demands that the king grant freedom to all his servants.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 1: The Antelope's Promise
    6.0/101 votes

    Episode 1: The Antelope's Promise

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/1/2019

    A poor hunter spares an antelope's life, and in return, the antelope promises him fortune. There is one condition: he must return a magic egg to her in seven years.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 2: Shamazulu
    6.0/101 votes

    Episode 2: Shamazulu

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/8/2019

    Shamazulu, a girl with a large nose, is mocked by her village until a young warrior asks for her hand in marriage. She must decide if she has the courage to leave her family and go with him.

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Episode 5: Malika's Courage
    6.0/101 votes

    Episode 5: Malika's Courage

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 1/29/2019

    In Burkina Faso, Malika secretly follows her elders to a wedding celebration. Through her bravery, they manage to overcome the dangers they face during the journey

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Djamel Zaoui