Why the Tortoise Has a Cracked Shell is a classic folktale from Nigeria.
In this episode of Folktales by Firelight, we follow a clever tortoise who tricks the birds into letting him join a feast in the sky — but his greed brings him a hard and painful fall.
This story teaches a timeless lesson about honesty, trust, and consequences — told in the vibrant voice of African oral storytelling.
Ideal for fans of African folktales, kids' bedtime stories, and traditional animal fables.
Story Origin: Nigeria
Length: ~10 minutes
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