DjamgaMind Bedtime
DjamgaMind Bedtime
Songs that crossed oceans, poems that gave a continent its voice, drums that carried the news from village to village. The musicians, writers and artists in these bedtime stories made things that are still sung, read and danced to today, and most of them started with very little.
Each story is about two minutes long, written for children aged 4 to 8, with free narration, a quiz and three questions for parents. They pair well with a song after the story: many of these artists have music your child can listen to the next morning.
23 stories
Aimé Césaire: The Voice of PrideBeing proud of your skin, your culture and your history is a beautiful thing to celebrate.
Alexander Pushkin: The Father of Russian PoetryA pen and a powerful imagination can change a language and touch millions of hearts.
Alpha Blondy, Africa's Reggae PhilosopherMusic can cross languages and borders to bring people together in peace.
Angélique Kidjo, Africa's Premier DivaUsing your talents to lift others up makes your success even more meaningful.
Bob Marley and the Song of One LoveKindness, peace and togetherness can spread far when we share them with others.
C.L.R. James: The Cricket HistorianSports and history can both teach us about freedom and standing up for what is right.
Chinua Achebe: The Father of African LiteratureIf you want the world to know the truth, be brave enough to tell your own story.
Derek Walcott: The Painter of PoemsThe place you come from, no matter how small, is full of endless magic and poetry.
Fela Kuti, The Founder of AfrobeatMusic can be a powerful voice for justice when you are brave enough to speak the truth.
Le Chevalier de Saint-Georges: The Master of Music and FencingYou can be a hero with many different talents, from a sword to a violin.
Le Grand Kallé, Pioneer of Modern African MusicMusic and art can bring people together and give a whole continent the courage to celebrate its freedom.
Lucky Dube, The Reggae King of AfricaEven when powerful people try to silence you, a message of peace and equality can spread and inspire the world.
Maryse Condé: The Island StorytellerA great storyteller can bring the past to life and connect hearts across the whole world.
Maya Angelou: The Caged Bird Sings in GhanaYour voice is your most powerful tool, and even after silence or hardship, your words can change the world.
Michael Jackson: The King Crowned in AfricaArt and creativity break down barriers, and you should proudly show the beauty of your heritage in everything you do.
Miriam Makeba, Mama AfricaEven far from home, your voice can carry your people's struggle and dignity to the whole world.
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o: The Story WeaverEvery language is a treasure chest of history and culture, and true freedom means being proud of your own voice.
Oliver Mtukudzi, The Voice of WisdomArtists can guide and heal their communities by singing honestly about the things people find hard to talk about.
Salif Keita, the Golden Voice of MaliBeing different is not a weakness; your gift can win hearts and help others be treated kindly.
Thomas Mapfumo, The Lion of ZimbabweA true artist uses their talent to speak the truth, even when it is dangerous.
Tiken Jah Fakoly, The Fearless CriticStanding up for what is right takes courage, and music can give a voice to people who need one.
Wole Soyinka: The Lion of WordsWords are powerful magic, and writing the truth bravely can change the world.
Youssou N'Dour, The Voice of SenegalYou can honour your traditions and still reach the whole world, using success to help others.Yes. Reggae, Afrobeat, mbalax, jazz, poetry and novels: every person here really made the art the story describes.
The stories don't include the artists' songs, but each story names them, so you can find the music together afterwards.
Yes, every story has free narration, and the DjamgaMind Kids app plays it offline.