African Folktales Reimagined - Season 1

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Katera of the Punishment Island

1 - Katera of the Punishment Island

Air Date: March 29, 2023

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.

Halima's Choice

2 - Halima's Choice

Air Date: March 29, 2023

Forced into an arranged marriage, Halima turns to a stranger - and the virtual world of Napata - for help. From Nigerian director Korede Azeez.

Anyango and the Ogre

3 - Anyango and the Ogre

Air Date: March 29, 2023

Three children and their mother seek solace in a folktale as they attempt to escape an abusive father. From Kenyan director Voline Ogutu.

Enmity Djinn

4 - Enmity Djinn

Air Date: March 29, 2023

An elderly woman is forced to confront a malevolent djinn that once haunted her past. From Mauritanian director Mohamed Echkouna.

Katope

5 - Katope

Air Date: March 29, 2023

A young girl born at the onset of a drought encounters a mysterious rain bird. From Tanzanian director Walt Mzengi.

MaMlambo

6 - MaMlambo

Air Date: March 29, 2023

A mystical river being, Uma'Mlambo, watches over troubled women. From South African director Gcobisa Yako.