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TribesAndHistory is an African Storytelling platform. We tell African stories (history, folklore, tales) in fun and tidbit sizes and through eye catching media forms. Check out some of our pictorial books below.

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From Egypt to the World: Mohammed’s Aviation Vision

TAFRO Feature Issue #16 From Egypt to the World: Mohammed’s Aviation Vision Happy Wednesday, Triblings Did You Know? Back in 1910, Heliopolis in Cairo became home to one of Africa’s first airfields, making Egypt part of aviation history. Today, the country is still a major hub, linking Africa to the rest of the world. Just a few weeks ago, we had the pleasure of interviewing Mr. Mohammed, a mechanical engineer from Egypt, who is making waves in aviation by building communities and empowering...

TAFRO Feature Issue #15 How A Zambian is Driving Change for a Greener Africa Happy Wednesday, Triblings Did You Know? Kigali, Rwanda’s capital, banned plastic bags as far back as 2008, making it one of the first countries in the world to do so. This bold move drastically reduced waste, kept streets litter-free, and set the stage for Kigali to become Africa’s cleanest city. The ban is so strict that travelers entering Rwanda must leave plastic bags behind at the airport. And just last month,...

TAFRO Feature Issue #14 Digifarms Africa: How Bruno is Transforming African Farming Happy Wednesday, Triblings Long before modern technology arrived, agriculture was the heartbeat of African life. Our forefathers tilled the land, exported cocoa to Europe, and helped make Africa one of the top producers of rubber and cassava. Farming was more than work, it was survival, trade, and community. And all of this happened long before GMOs were ever introduced. Today, that story is evolving. We’re...

TAFRO Feature Issue #13 How an African MC Raised Over $9.1 Million With His Voice Happy Wednesday, Triblings This week, we’re shining a light on Nde, an engineer who turned his love for people into a career as a Master of Ceremonies. We’re also bringing to your screen Fire of Greed, a book inspired by African tradition that explores timeless life lessons on greed, lessons that remain just as relevant today. Let’s get into the stories! TAFRO Feature – African Trailblazer: Nde Nkimbeng Nde...

TAFRO Feature Issue #12 How One Coach Is Using Sport to Rebuild Dreams in Congo Happy Wednesday, Triblings This week, we’re shining light on Elvis, a visionary sports coach from the DRC who’s turning football fields into classrooms and scars into symbols of survival. We’re also introducing Ayodeji’s Amazing Adventures, a captivating book that celebrates the boundless imagination of a young African boy who sees the world through wonder-filled eyes. Let’s get into the stories! TAFRO Feature –...

TAFRO Feature Issue #11 Did you know Ethiopia is currently in the year 2017? Happy Wednesday, Triblings Did you know that Ethiopia is the only African country never colonized and that it’s currently in the year 2017, according to its ancient calendar? That kind of difference isn’t just historical, it’s visionary. It reminds us that Africa has always held its timelines, technologies, and truths, long before the world caught up. This week, we’re spotlighting Zelalem, an Ethiopian entrepreneur...

TAFRO Feature Issue #10 We Tell African Stories And History, But Can You Guess Who Is Writing Its Future? Happy Wednesday, Triblings Did you know that Africa is home to more than 2,000 languages, making it the most linguistically diverse continent in the world? That diversity is exactly why we do this: to show you what it really looks like when people build, dream big, and keep our cultures thriving. This week, we’re spotlighting Samuel Ogunsola, whose passion for STEM and youth empowerment...

TAFRO Feature Issue #9 Let’s Lead Africa: Building a Legacy That Outlives One Lifetime Happy Wednesday, Tribling! This week, we’re spotlighting Mr. Seidu Sawadogo, a community leader and the founder of Let’s Lead Africa. His story isn’t about overnight success. It’s about hard work, staying hungry to grow, and building something real for the next generation. From shining shoes at 11 to earning his masters at 46, Sawadogo proves that growth doesn’t follow a timeline; it follows commitment. In...

TAFRO Feature Issue #8 How Clara Mwenda Turned Clay into a Sustainable Goldmine Happy Wednesday, Triblings We know African stories go way deeper than headlines. That’s why we do this to show what it really looks like when people build, dream, and keep culture alive. This week, meet Clara Mwenda, a creative force from Zambia who started with one flower pot and grew an award-winning business. Then, test your knowledge in our Afrobeat Quiz — a fun way to explore one of the continent’s most...

Product Spotlight Issue #7 An African Tale of Greed and Consequence Happy Monday, Tribling! It's our product spotlight day at TribesandHistory™, and today we are shining the light on Fire of GreedFire of Greed is a captivating African tale about a boy sent to fetch fire from the Iroko tree. His greed leads him down an unexpected twist. Rooted in traditional storytelling, this story teaches the value of contentment and staying focused on your task. Grab your FREE copy of Fire of Greed here on...