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The Story of the Hero Makoma

African Folktales with Miss Jo Jo
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New episodes come out every Friday for free, with 1-week early access for ABF Fam subscribers Today our magic jeep brings us to a town near the Zambezi River, where we meet the mighty hero, Makoma! On his journey, Makoma befriends a friendly giant and flame-spirit who lend him their powers. But when he’s captured by the fearsome Mau-giri, will those powers be enough to escape? Join Miss Jo Jo to find out!  Loved this episode??? Be sure to let us know at this link!!! Your voice matters: https://ratethispodcast.com/campredrum

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