Plus, get the best of BroadwayWorld delivered to your inbox, and unlimited access to our editorial content across the globe. "Jambo, human beings!" Welcome to Tinga Tinga Tales - The Musical, where ...

You may think you know the reason why Elephant has a long trunk, or why Tortoise has a broken shell but, actually, the reason for each is a whole other story! Inspired by traditional African folktales ...

This series sees a return to traditional storytelling. Adapted from African folk lore it is brought to life and told through a cast of returning characters, led by a cheeky young monkey.

Cast members of the popular children's show Tinga Tinga Tales perform at Kenya National Theatre in Nairobi on September 28, 2018 Photo: Reuters Feathery costumes, multi-coloured makeup and East ...

There was a time when Woodpecker didn't peck. All the birds had their very own sound, but Woodpecker didn't make a sound at all. Then one very dark night in Tinga Tinga, the Moon and the Stars ...

You see there was a time when Tortoise had a shiny shell and he was one of the speediest animals in Tinga Tinga. He loved to race around and show off. One day Tortoise discovers that the Birds are ...

Africa has inspired countless animated films made in the West — think “The Lion King” and “Madagascar.” Now a Kenyan production company is making a TV toon for Western consumption. “Tinga Tinga Tales, ...

A collaboration between a Kenyan animation company, a British production team and the BBC has led to the creation of a new animated series and shown how African governments can support actors in the ...