The ancient art of traditional African storytelling has found an unlikely ally in the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of lockdowns, the Play Africa Children’s Museum in South Africa has put its African Storytelling project online, broadening its audience to include children around the world. It was a steep learning curve for the storytellers, the children’s museum and its partner organization ASSITEJ SA, the South African branch of the International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People, to master the technology and adapt techniques and props to bring interactive African storytelling to Facebook Live. However, their efforts have transmitted African story magic far beyond South Africa, despite the COVID-19 lockdown, says Ann Simmonds of the Play Africa Children’s Museum. Play Africa Children’s Museum and ASSITEJ SA are also working on developing complementary educational content and considering ways for wider use of the stories
SOURCE: VOA
More Stories
A Mangrove Project is the Star of Kenya’s Gazi Bay
Not Enough Females Operating in the African Venture Capital Space
Slavery has a Complex Legacy in Niger
Human Trafficking in Tanzania Exposed
Many African Countries are Also Grappling with a Serious Dollar Shortage Crisis
Harare’s New Scheme to Curb an Economic Collapse
South Africa Closes Off Youth Month on a Tragic Note
Activists Want Morocco to Account for Border Deaths
The Digital Economy as an Important Driver of Long-term Growth in Africa
The Work Must Continue… Equity & Innovation for Africa’s Recovery
Botswana and Cape Verde Moved to Level 3- High Risk
10 Best Experiences in Kenya