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African Folktales, Reimagined (2023–2023)
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TV Series | Drama

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African Folktales, Reimagined (2023–2023)

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TV Series | Drama

Six beloved African folktales are boldly re-imagined in this multilingual anthology series exploring themes of grief, love and mysticism.

Seasons

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Directors

Loukman Ali (directed by) | Korede Azeez (as Akorede Azeez) | Walt Mzengi Corey | Mohamed Echkouna & 2 more

Writers

Loukman Ali | Korede Azeez | Rebecca Corey | Walt Mzengi Corey & 4 more

Producers

Pakiso Albertus (producer) | Sarah Hassan (producer) | Petrus van Staden (producer) | Loukman Ali (producer) & 2 more

Composers

Andrew Ahuurra (original music by) | Eric Musyoka | Evan Roth | Layal Watfeh

Cinematographers

Baba Agba | Sheldon Chau | Konstantinos Koukoulios | Motheo Moeng | Enos Olik

Editors

Loukman Ali | Johnson E. Awolola (as Johnson Awolola) | Alvaro Del Val | Carole Gikandi Omondi (as Carole Gikandi) & 2 more

Casting Director

Lorella Jowi

Production Design

Khaled Moulay | Mactaiwo Oluyomi | Eugene Oyoo

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Updated Mar 29, 2023

Release date (First episode)

Mar 29, 2023 (United States)

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Cast	+ Add Cast
49 cast members

Name	Episodes	Known for
Zikhona Bali Actress Actress See fewer	1	Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight (2024)
Adam Garba Umar Umar See fewer	1	A Land Apart
Sani Mu'azu Baaba Alhaji Baaba Alhaji See fewer	1	Dan Birni (2016)
Umar Gombe Yusuf Yusuf See fewer	1	Ruwan Dare (2018)
Tijani Faraga Danladi Danladi See fewer	1	Gwoza (2025)
Habiba Ummi Mohammed Halima Halima See fewer	1	Amina (2021)
Simphiwe Dana Actress Actress See fewer	1	Themba (2010)
Jayden Kisambire Ndiyo (voice: English version) Ndiyo (voice: English version) See fewer	1	The Girl in the Yellow Jumper (2020)
Hadiza Mohammed Fatima Fatima See fewer	1	Sarauniya (2018)
Khadijetou Ely Bakha Desert Sorcerer Desert Sorcerer See fewer	1	African Folktales, Reimagined (2023)
Msemune Majenda Reuben - Kid 1 Reuben - Kid 1 See fewer	1	African Folktales, Reimagined (2023)
Fatimetou Sidi Salem Shepherd Girl Shepherd Girl See fewer	1	African Folktales, Reimagined (2023)
Aminetou Brahim Family Member 2 Family Member 2 See fewer	1	African Folktales, Reimagined (2023)
Ami Mohamed Lemin Daughter Daughter See fewer	1	African Folktales, Reimagined (2023)
Robert Duadi Chirimu Chief Chief See fewer	1	African Folktales, Reimagined (2023)
Jene Mahenyela Mwalimu Ndudulla Ndudulla See fewer	1	African Folktales, Reimagined (2023)
Ahmed Sidi El Hertani Fighting Man Fighting Man See fewer	1	African Folktales, Reimagined (2023)
Rahele Matete Katope Katope See fewer	1	African Folktales, Reimagined (2023)
Mohamed Natti Family Member 3 Family Member 3 See fewer	1	African Folktales, Reimagined (2023)
Saed Yahefdhou El Vilaly City Sorcerer City Sorcerer See fewer	1	African Folktales, Reimagined (2023)
Mohamed El Hadrami Grandson Grandson See fewer	1	African Folktales, Reimagined (2023)
Lazaro Chiteto Malogo Yobwa - Rain Bird Yobwa - Rain Bird See fewer	1	African Folktales, Reimagined (2023)
Mamadou Mokhtar N'Diaye Gueye Djinn Djinn See fewer	1	African Folktales, Reimagined (2023)
Mohamed Elhasan Ahmed Salem Son Son See fewer	1	African Folktales, Reimagined (2023)
El Moctar Sidi El Hertani Fighting Man Fighting Man See fewer	1	African Folktales, Reimagined (2023)
Loubna Imoudou Family Member 1 Family Member 1 See fewer	1	African Folktales, Reimagined (2023)
Zeinebou Ahmed Grandmother (as Zainabou Ahmed Mohamed) Grandmother (as Zainabou Ahmed Mohamed) See fewer	1	Trail of Hope (2016)
Mariem Mourad Granddaughter Granddaughter See fewer	1	African Folktales, Reimagined (2023)
Frank Ngimbwa Head Water Seller Head Water Seller See fewer	1	African Folktales, Reimagined (2023)
Chesco Yalamu Pola - Kid 2 Pola - Kid 2 See fewer	1	African Folktales, Reimagined (2023)
Samuel Natanieli Itela - Kid 3 Itela - Kid 3 See fewer	1	African Folktales, Reimagined (2023)
Tracy Kababiito Katera (as Kababiito Tracy) Katera (as Kababiito Tracy) See fewer	1	Sanyu (2021)
Trevor Jones Kamau Otis Otis See fewer	1	African Folktales, Reimagined (2023)
Sarah Hassan Mama Otis / Anyango Mama Otis / Anyango See fewer	1	Just in Time (2021)
Michael Wawuyo Jr. Omar Omar See fewer	1	Bed of Thorns (2019)
Michael Wawuyo Gregory (as Michael John Wawuyo) Gregory (as Michael John Wawuyo) See fewer	1	The Last King of Scotland (2006)
Lucarelli Onyango Baba Otis / Ogre Baba Otis / Ogre See fewer	1	Murder Camp (II) (2023)
River Dan Rugaju Asiimwe Asiimwe See fewer	1	Oije Ondaarire (2025)
Jewel Furaha Zari Zari See fewer	1	Family Vacation (2024)
Prince Mwangi Omosh Omosh See fewer	1	Christmas Karma (2025)
Eron Ntuulo Mama Omar Mama Omar See fewer	1	Falling Out (I) (2025)
Wakio Mzenge Radio Presenter (voice) Radio Presenter (voice) See fewer	1	Tales of the Accidental City (2021)
Arnold Mubangizi Biraro Biraro See fewer	1	27 Guns (2018)
Kamya Ali Katera's Dad Katera's Dad See fewer	1	African Folktales, Reimagined (2023)
Joanah Jojo Katera's Sister (as Nabakiibi Joanah Jojo) Katera's Sister (as Nabakiibi Joanah Jojo) See fewer	1	Omukulolo (2024)
Mazune Isaac Executioner (as Isaac Mazune) Executioner (as Isaac Mazune) See fewer	1	Replay (2025)
Sharif Ssenyonjo Guard 1 Guard 1 See fewer	1	African Folktales, Reimagined (2023)
Musitafa Ali Kavuma Guard 2 Guard 2 See fewer	1	Replay (2025)
Arfan Bholim Ammunitions Dealer Ammunitions Dealer See fewer	1	African Folktales, Reimagined (2023)

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