Series synopsis
African Folktales Reimagined is a drama sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Netflix on March 29, 2023. It ended on March 29, 2023. It was created by Loukman Ali.
Six beloved African folktales are boldly reimagined in this multilingual anthology series exploring themes of grief, love, and mysticism.
Premise
Six beloved African folktales are boldly reimagined in this multilingual anthology series exploring themes of grief, love, and mysticism.
Premise: Six filmmakers. Six stories.
Cast and characters
Guest cast
- Michael Wawuyo Jr. as Omar
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | March 29, 2023 | March 29, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Katera of the Punishment Island Abandoned on an island, a woman grieving the loss of her baby exacts revenge on the powerful man who put her there. From Ugandan director Loukman Ali. |
March 29, 2023 |
| 2 |
Halima's Choice Forced into an arranged marriage, Halima turns to a stranger - and the virtual world of Napata - for help. From Nigerian director Korede Azeez. |
March 29, 2023 |
| 3 |
Anyango and the Ogre Three children and their mother seek solace in a folktale as they attempt to escape an abusive father. From Kenyan director Voline Ogutu. |
March 29, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 29, 2023 |
| Last aired | March 29, 2023 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |