Hadithi
/ˈhɑː.diː.θiː/
Hadithi is a Swahili word that means “story” or “narrative.”
It can be a folktale passed down from your grandmother, a true event told around a fire, a curious question turned into a cartoon, or a brand new world you imagined and built yourself.
Whether it’s fiction or non-fiction, an anecdote or adventure, a history or a how-to, if it sparks curiosity, teaches something new, or brings joy, it’s a Hadithi.
Did you know that in many African communities, people used to sit around the fire to listen to stories? Elders, wise grandmas and grandpas, would tell amazing tales to kids just like you!
Before the story started, everyone had to join in with a special call-and-response:
And just like that, the adventure begins!
Inside our Hadithi Hadithi sandbox you’ll discover:
So, BambaKid, are you ready?
