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The Legend of Mwana Kupona, Queen of Swahili Poetry (Bajuni) | Shujaa Stories
This is the story of Mwana Kupona, the Sovereign of Poetry from the Bajuni (Swahili) community in Kenya told by Shujaa Stories.
Visit shujaastories.org/ or artsandculture.google.com/pro... to discover more of Kenya's folk and cultural superheroes.
Disclaimer*
Our illustrations are imaginative portrayals of these legendary figures, not exact depictions of their real appearances. We've added superhero-inspired elements to make the visuals more appealing to younger audiences, who often connect with modern comic styles. This creative approach helps highlight the extraordinary powers these heroes possessed-powers that go beyond what the eye can see. The outfits combine traditional and modern influences to bring out the timeless essence of these legends.
Video Edits : Krypton Creatives
Voice Over: Waithaka Gitau
Illustrations: Martha Shavuya
Story Research: Julius Ogega
Supporting Editor: Njeri Muchina
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The Legend of Lenana and Senteu (Maasai) | Shujaa Stories
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This is the story of Lenana and Senteu from the Maasai community in Kenya told by Shujaa Stories. Visit shujaastories.org/ or artsandculture.google.com/pro... to discover more of Kenya's folk and cultural superheroes. Disclaimer* Our illustrations are imaginative portrayals of these legendary figures, not exact depictions of their real appearances. We've added superhero-inspired elements to mak...
The Legend of Ciokaraine (Meru) | Shujaa Stories
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This is the story of Ciokaraine the brave woman, from the Meru community in Kenya told by Shujaa Stories. Visit shujaastories.org/ or artsandculture.google.com/pro... to discover more of Kenya's folk and cultural superheroes. Disclaimer* Our illustrations are imaginative portrayals of these legendary figures, not exact depictions of their real appearances. We've added superhero-inspired element...
The Legend of Mukite wa Nameme (Bukusu) | Shujaa Stories
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This is the story of Mukite wa Nameme, the drumming warrior of the Bukusu community in Kenya told by Shujaa Stories. Visit shujaastories.org/ or artsandculture.google.com/pro... to discover more of Kenya's folk and cultural superheroes. Disclaimer* Our illustrations are imaginative portrayals of these legendary figures, not exact depictions of their real appearances. We've added superhero-inspi...
The Legend of Syokimau (Kamba) | Shujaa Stories
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This is the story of Syokimau, the oracle of the Kamba community in Kenya told by Shujaa Stories. Visit shujaastories.org/ or artsandculture.google.com/pro... to discover more of Kenya's folk and cultural superheroes. Disclaimer* Our illustrations are imaginative portrayals of these legendary figures, not exact depictions of their real appearances. We've added superhero-inspired elements to mak...
The Legend of Koitalel Arap Samoei (Nandi) | Shujaa Stories
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This is the story of Koitalel Arap Samoei, the mighty prophet from the Nandi community in Kenya told by Shujaa Stories. Visit shujaastories.org/ or artsandculture.google.com/pro... to discover more of Kenya's folk and cultural superheroes. Disclaimer* Our illustrations are imaginative portrayals of these legendary figures, not exact depictions of their real appearances. We've added superhero-in...
The Legend of Wangu wa Makeri (Kikuyu) | Shujaa Stories
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This is the story of Wangu wa Makeri, the fiery chieftess from the Kikuyu community in Kenya told by Shujaa Stories. Visit shujaastories.org/ or artsandculture.google.com/pro... to discover more of Kenya's folk and cultural superheroes. Disclaimer* Our illustrations are imaginative portrayals of these legendary figures, not exact depictions of their real appearances. We've added superhero-inspi...
Shujaa Stories: A Celebration of Kenya through Ballet
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On October 8th and 10th 2023, Shujaa Stories collaborated with @dancecentrekenya1158 to bring you a production "Shujaa Stories: A Celebration of Kenya Through Ballet", where art, history, live music and culture united in a breathtaking perfomance by the students Dance Center Kenya, who enacted the Shujaas of Kenya through dance. Here are snippets of what went down :) In this video, Gor Mahia, L...
The Legend of Gor Mahia (Luo) | Shujaa Stories
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This is the story of Gor Mahia, the powerful magician from the Luo community in Kenya told by Shujaa Stories. Visit shujaastories.org/ or artsandculture.google.com/pro... to discover more of Kenya's folk and cultural superheroes. Disclaimer* Our illustrations are imaginative portrayals of these legendary figures, not exact depictions of their real appearances. We've added superhero-inspired ele...
The Legend of Mekatilili Wa Menza (Giriama) | Shujaa Stories
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This is the story of Mekatilili Wa Menza, the wonder woman of the Giriama community in Kenya told by Shujaa Stories. Visit shujaastories.org/ or artsandculture.google.com/pro... to discover more of Kenya's folk and cultural superheroes. Disclaimer* Our illustrations are imaginative portrayals of these legendary figures, not exact depictions of their real appearances. We've added superhero-inspi...
Who are the Queens of the Swahili seas? - Lamu, Kenya
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This documentary is a product of a research project "Queens of the Swahili Seas" aimed to unearth legendary women from the Kenyan coast, focusing on the Swahili community in Lamu, Kenya. The completion of this project could not have been accomplished without the immense support of British Council and the National Museums of Kenya. Read the full stories on shujaastories.org/queens-of-the-swahili...
The Legend of Cierume (Mbeere) | Shujaa Stories
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This is the story of Cierume, the dancing warrior from the Mbeere community in Kenya. To discover more of Kenya's folk and cultural superheroes, Visit: shujaastories.org/ artsandculture.google.com/story/cierume-the-story-of-the-dancing-mbeere-warrior/NQKylSuqss9jKQ Disclaimer* Our illustrations are imaginative portrayals of these legendary figures, not exact depictions of their real appearances...
The Legend of Moraa wa Ng'iti (Kisii) | Shujaa Stories
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The Legend of Moraa wa Ng'iti (Kisii) | Shujaa Stories
The Legend of Luanda Magere (Luo) | Shujaa Stories
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The Legend of Luanda Magere (Luo) | Shujaa Stories
H.E. Hon. William Ruto | Shujaa Stories | Google KE 15years anniversary
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H.E. Hon. William Ruto | Shujaa Stories | Google KE 15years anniversary
Martha Shavuya Galavu on behalf of Shujaa Stories | Google KE 15years anniversary
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Martha Shavuya Galavu on behalf of Shujaa Stories | Google KE 15years anniversary
Discover Your Legeneds- Kenyan Superheroes from 1400s - 1800s
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Discover Your Legeneds- Kenyan Superheroes from 1400s - 1800s
Tribute to Masidza Galavu | Shujaa Stories launch | Google Arts and Culture| Nairobi National Museum
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Tribute to Masidza Galavu | Shujaa Stories launch | Google Arts and Culture| Nairobi National Museum
Amb. (Dr.) Amina Mohamed | Shujaa Stories | Google Arts and Culture | Nairobi National Museum.
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Amb. (Dr.) Amina Mohamed | Shujaa Stories | Google Arts and Culture | Nairobi National Museum.
H.E Uhuru Kenyatta visits Shujaa Stories, during the Uhuru Gardens Museum Launch. Madaraka Day 2022
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H.E Uhuru Kenyatta visits Shujaa Stories, during the Uhuru Gardens Museum Launch. Madaraka Day 2022
The Right Honorable, Raila A Odinga On Culture and Heritage on Mashujaa Day 2020, Shujaa Stories.
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The Right Honorable, Raila A Odinga On Culture and Heritage on Mashujaa Day 2020, Shujaa Stories.
Martha Galavu | Shujaa Stories | Reflections on Kenya’s Folk and Cultural Heroes | Mashujaa Day 2021
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Martha Galavu | Shujaa Stories | Reflections on Kenya’s Folk and Cultural Heroes | Mashujaa Day 2021
Shujaa Stories children's program with Woodland International School
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Shujaa Stories children's program with Woodland International School
The Saga of Gor Mahia by Spellcast Media KE
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The Saga of Gor Mahia by Spellcast Media KE
Kenya's pre-independence women warriors
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Kenya's pre-independence women warriors
Gor Mahia Performance at Shujaa Stories by Spellcast Media
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Gor Mahia Performance at Shujaa Stories by Spellcast Media
Shujaa Stories Exhibition Walkthrough - Nairobi National Museum (Creativity Gallery)
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Shujaa Stories Exhibition Walkthrough - Nairobi National Museum (Creativity Gallery)
Best of Shujaa Stories Instameet - Warrior Edition
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Best of Shujaa Stories Instameet - Warrior Edition
Shujaa Stories Exhibition Launch with Masidza Galavu (Tatu Creatives)
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Shujaa Stories Exhibition Launch with Masidza Galavu (Tatu Creatives)
Shujaa Stories Exhibition Launch with Muthoni Likimani
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Shujaa Stories Exhibition Launch with Muthoni Likimani

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @konciikonsi5230
    @konciikonsi5230 7 днів тому

    I think mukite was born in late 18s because he died 1987 it is not logical to say that he was a live for over 2 century again he participated in the kenya independence War how is that possible

  • @peterkimemiah9669
    @peterkimemiah9669 10 днів тому

    She was not a chief, but Commander In Chief of Warriors (Jama). she was old by then,normal for old women in council. She was impeached after Kibata Dance incident with her warriors.

  • @DoctorDuriel
    @DoctorDuriel 19 днів тому

    I adore Shujaa Stories 😍

    • @shujaastories
      @shujaastories 15 днів тому

      @@DoctorDuriel thank you ❤️🙏🏼

  • @sharleenmuli5318
    @sharleenmuli5318 20 днів тому

    It looks like a Nice story

    • @shujaastories
      @shujaastories 15 днів тому

      @@sharleenmuli5318 It is quite interesting.

  • @atwiinemarvin4592
    @atwiinemarvin4592 20 днів тому

    Beautiful story ❤

    • @shujaastories
      @shujaastories 15 днів тому

      @@atwiinemarvin4592 ❤️🙏🏼

  • @FrancisKariuki-rv8if
    @FrancisKariuki-rv8if Місяць тому

    Are this stories true

    • @shujaastories
      @shujaastories 15 днів тому

      @@FrancisKariuki-rv8if Some are factual, some are mythological and others are a mix of both.

  • @Baby-b5k
    @Baby-b5k Місяць тому

    yes bring please 🙏

  • @Eunice-z4p
    @Eunice-z4p Місяць тому

    Nice narration good work narratoer and the creator

  • @agnesmutangili1101
    @agnesmutangili1101 Місяць тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @Eunice-z4p
    @Eunice-z4p Місяць тому

    Best in story telling

    • @shujaastories
      @shujaastories Місяць тому

      Thank you very much. We appreciate it!

  • @Eunice-z4p
    @Eunice-z4p Місяць тому

    Do amzing good narration

  • @Eunice-z4p
    @Eunice-z4p Місяць тому

    Amazing proud to be luo

  • @Eunice-z4p
    @Eunice-z4p Місяць тому

    Wow

  • @davidmutua9615
    @davidmutua9615 Місяць тому

    We need to delve deeper into such heroic African legends for the sake of future generations. This is Vital Knowledge, even Today in Kanzalu Hills the name Syokimau is revered by many, she was a big deal in the 1800s

    • @shujaastories
      @shujaastories Місяць тому

      Thank you for your insightful comment! She truly was a remarkable figure, and her influence continues to inspire. Our goal is to ensure that legends like Syokimau remain alive for future generations to learn from and celebrate. Stay tuned for more stories of African heroes, and we appreciate your support in keeping this vital knowledge alive.

  • @masehoart7569
    @masehoart7569 2 місяці тому

    What an impressive & highly needed project. Especially, as contemporary feminism focuses on African female leadership of the West & West Africa. I live in Germany & a lot of young Black women, when it comes to historical African queens/women leaders, only know about Ya Asantewaa & Nzingha Ngola. East & Southern historical African women in power are completely overlooked or just unknown 😢

    • @shujaastories
      @shujaastories 2 місяці тому

      Thank you for your thoughtful comment! We're glad the Queens of the Swahili Seas project resonates with you. And you are right! There’s a lot of focus on the queens and legendary women from Western Africa but very little is known about the East African ones, in this case Kenya. We hope projects like this can help bridge the gap and bring these powerful stories to light for more people, especially young Black women in the diaspora. Thank you for your support.

  • @1devoch
    @1devoch 2 місяці тому

    Yet they claim Africans didn't know how to write before coming of the white man.

    • @shujaastories
      @shujaastories 2 місяці тому

      Thank you for your comment! That is true, we were made to think that Africans never wrote yet there are several communities who have been writing centuries before colonial times. It’s important to challenge these misconceptions and highlight the diverse ways Africans have documented their histories and cultures.

  • @globalcitizen1138
    @globalcitizen1138 2 місяці тому

    Rume is also name for man in Egypt.

  • @masehoart7569
    @masehoart7569 2 місяці тому

    Thank you so much - you are doing great work which deserves much more support. Though Wikipedia referenced your channel, they basically snatched the first half of your script - not cool

    • @shujaastories
      @shujaastories 2 місяці тому

      @@masehoart7569 Thank you for watching and supporting us. ❤️🙏🏼 And thanks for that observation as well.

  • @antonymaina8750
    @antonymaina8750 2 місяці тому

    It is the best history ever

  • @antonymaina8750
    @antonymaina8750 2 місяці тому

    She is the best

  • @Eunice-z4p
    @Eunice-z4p 2 місяці тому

    Wonderful 👍 wow amazing

  • @Eunice-z4p
    @Eunice-z4p 2 місяці тому

    Proud to be a luo

  • @Eunice-z4p
    @Eunice-z4p 2 місяці тому

    Great story wow

  • @MyManPat
    @MyManPat 2 місяці тому

    I am sure it's a nice story for the people of Kenya but...honestly all these women warriors stories are the same: queen Ngola of Kongo, queen Malika of Oyo, Pokou of Benin, Asantewa of Ashanti and many other. If you don't know them, there should not be any expectations that their stories will be of any interest to anybody

    • @shujaastories
      @shujaastories 2 місяці тому

      Thank you for your comment. While many women warriors share similar themes of resilience, each story reflects unique cultural and historical contexts.

  • @MercellahSoftee-v9j
    @MercellahSoftee-v9j 2 місяці тому

    Any Moraa here please we have a meeting🤔🤔. I feel the power inside me😂😂💃💃

  • @SelineGitau
    @SelineGitau 2 місяці тому

    Great story ❤

  • @RoselyneImasaja
    @RoselyneImasaja 2 місяці тому

    In did he was a true hero❤❤

  • @kariukikangethe6171
    @kariukikangethe6171 2 місяці тому

    O my God

  • @kariukikangethe6171
    @kariukikangethe6171 2 місяці тому

    Good

  • @kariukikangethe6171
    @kariukikangethe6171 2 місяці тому

    The best stony

  • @kariukikangethe6171
    @kariukikangethe6171 2 місяці тому

    Waaa

  • @kariukikangethe6171
    @kariukikangethe6171 2 місяці тому

    Joseph Kenya

  • @kariukikangethe6171
    @kariukikangethe6171 2 місяці тому

    I love story

  • @kariukikangethe6171
    @kariukikangethe6171 2 місяці тому

    Joseph Kenya 🎉

  • @kaginashiku107
    @kaginashiku107 2 місяці тому

    Yu are the best in story telling

    • @shujaastories
      @shujaastories 2 місяці тому

      Thank you very much. We truly appreciate it.

    • @Eunice-z4p
      @Eunice-z4p Місяць тому

      I agree with you

  • @johndoe45678
    @johndoe45678 2 місяці тому

    African version of Jacob and Esau.

    • @shujaastories
      @shujaastories 2 місяці тому

      Quite similar indeed! Thank you for watching.

  • @muthoninjauyah3968
    @muthoninjauyah3968 3 місяці тому

    Beautiful story of a very Divine woman 💯

    • @shujaastories
      @shujaastories 2 місяці тому

      We agree! Thank you for watching.

    • @muthoninjauyah3968
      @muthoninjauyah3968 2 місяці тому

      @@shujaastories You are welcome 🙂.Thank you for the very nice story.

    • @1devoch
      @1devoch 2 місяці тому

      Deborah

  • @marygathigia719
    @marygathigia719 3 місяці тому

    That story was ❤

  • @ReginaGachara-y1y
    @ReginaGachara-y1y 3 місяці тому

    Where is the part where she lost her power? 🤨

    • @shujaastories
      @shujaastories 3 місяці тому

      @@ReginaGachara-y1y It is there, towards the end of the story.

  • @ReginaGachara-y1y
    @ReginaGachara-y1y 3 місяці тому

    Good work 🎉🎉

    • @shujaastories
      @shujaastories 3 місяці тому

      @@ReginaGachara-y1y Thank you for following our stories❤️🙏🏼

  • @Ian026
    @Ian026 3 місяці тому

    Very nice, but the voice caught me by surprise 😂

  • @Arfindo-g7u
    @Arfindo-g7u 3 місяці тому

    I don't like a like mobile legends

  • @yahyaibrahim2570
    @yahyaibrahim2570 3 місяці тому

    T-55 tanks Fiato Peugeot FN FAL RIFLES all khat Ngomba gomba mungoka Ethiopia Yemen Ethiopia KENYA.

  • @TheMissblossom2010
    @TheMissblossom2010 3 місяці тому

    I don't like your stories I love them so much you inspire me

  • @KK-ygh
    @KK-ygh 3 місяці тому

    This story is not true. Wangu was a colonial administrator/collaborator.

    • @shujaastories
      @shujaastories 3 місяці тому

      Yes you are right, she worked for the colonial government which is seen in this story where she collected hut tax. She is however recognized as the first woman to be chief in the Kikuyu community.

  • @FanakaStore-pd7pv
    @FanakaStore-pd7pv 3 місяці тому

    2:05 Samson and Delilah story reference

  • @scevamuraguri1150
    @scevamuraguri1150 4 місяці тому

    Toa Sasa animation ya ii stori ...

  • @RamadhanNgolo
    @RamadhanNgolo 4 місяці тому

    Nice story

  • @lydiagatundu1346
    @lydiagatundu1346 4 місяці тому

    Beautiful artwork and great narration. Keep it up @shujaastories

    • @shujaastories
      @shujaastories 4 місяці тому

      @@lydiagatundu1346 thank you 🙏🏼❤️

  • @RamlaAbdi-px7sb
    @RamlaAbdi-px7sb 4 місяці тому

    Thanks