Hello, boys and girls. You're welcome to another episode of Jolly reading with Mr. Namse. Today, I'll be taking you on a journey with Hansel and Gretel. Hansel and Gretel is a popular folktale that has been written in different forms and rewrit

Anansi the Spider - A Ghanaian folktale

Jul 26th, 2022 4m 42s

Join Namse in this episode of Jolly Reading as he reads excerpts from Gerald Dermott's book titled, Anansi the Spider. It is the tale of a popular trickster from the folktales of Ghana's Ashanti land.You can grab yourself a copy of the book fro

Do As You're Told Baji! by Lola Shoneyin

Jun 11th, 2022 5m 35s

In this episode of Jolly Reading, Namse covers a book titled Do As You're Told Baji! by Lola Shoneyin. It is the tale of a young boy named Baji and his weekend trip to Kwoi in Kaduna State. Find out what mischief he gets up to.If you like the s

The Alternative Playground by Rejoice Tanko, Hussain Zajuru and Balkis Yusuf

May 15th, 2022 3m 50s

In this episode of Jolly Reading, Namse covers a book titled The Alternative Playground, written by Rejoice Tanko, Hussain Zajuru and Balkis Yusuf. Something happens that threatens to separate two friends. Listen to the show to find out what an

The Two Friends and the Wild Pig

Apr 23rd, 2022 2m 58s

In this episode of Jolly Reading, Namse reads a folktale titled The Two Friends and the Wild Pig. Discover what happens to the friends during their encounter with the wild animal and see if you can figure out the moral of the story yourself. Na

The Hawk and the Owl

Mar 25th, 2022 6m 31s

It is World Folktales and Fables Week and Jolly Reading is celebrating it with stories from around Nigeria. Join Namse and friends as they delve into our cultural heritage.In the fifth episode of the Jolly Reading - World Folktale and Fables We

Kaza da Mage

Mar 15th, 2022 4m 30s

It is World Folktales and Fables Week and Jolly Reading is celebrating it with stories from around Nigeria. Join Namse and friends as they delve into our cultural heritage.On the sixth and final episode of the Jolly Reading - World Folktale and

Oduduwa and Obatala (The origin of Mankind)

Mar 15th, 2022 3m 27s

It is World Folktales and Fables Week and we are celebrating it with stories from Nigeria and outside the shores of the country. Here, you will learn what the word folktale means and of course, enjoy as one is being read to you.This is the firs

Why the Tortoise has a Cracked Shell

Mar 14th, 2022 2m 22s

It is World Folktales and Fables Week and Jolly Reading is celebrating it with stories from around Nigeria. Join Namse and friends as they delve into our cultural heritage.In the second episode of the World Folktale and Fables Week Special, we

The Sun and the Sea

Mar 14th, 2022 2m 22s

It is World Folktales and Fables Week and Jolly Reading is celebrating it with stories from around Nigeria. Join Namse and friends as they delve into our cultural heritage.In the third episode of the World Folktale and Fables Week Special, we d

Isantim the Hippo and the Tortoise

Mar 14th, 2022 3m 52s

It is World Folktales and Fables Week and Jolly Reading is celebrating it with stories from around Nigeria. Join Namse and friends as they delve into our cultural heritage.In episode four of the Jolly Reading - World Folktale and Fables Week Sp

Muniini, The Weeping Bean by Twinomugisha Racheal

Feb 5th, 2022 5m 5s

Tune in and listen as Namse delights your ears as he reads Muniini, the weeping bean by Twinomugisha Racheal.

Ms. Joana's Rules by Maryam Awaisu

Nov 27th, 2021 7m 34s

In this delightful episode, Namse reads the book Ms Joana's Rules by Maryam Awaisu. Fun fact: The book was shortlisted for the 2018 African Writers Award.Enjoy!

Tortoise and Snail by Olusegun Obasanjo

Aug 23rd, 2021 4m 19s

In this episode, Namse reads the story of Tortoise and Snail, authored by former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo.It is a tale that will leave you gasping with laughter. As usual, tortoise does not disappoint. Do listen!

Tara Bakes Grandma's Cupcakes By Monsurah Alli-Oluwafuyi

Aug 12th, 2021 5m 29s

In this wonderful episode, Namse reads the book Tara Bakes Grandma's Cupcakes by Monsurah Alli-Oluwafuyi

Introduction to Jolly Reading with Namse

Aug 12th, 2021 41s

Jolly Reading with Namse will review children's books and give tips on how to build literacy and critical thinking skills.Listen to this introduction as Namse whets your appetite in expectation of what is to come.Enjoy!