Our guest is Obioma Ekeugo – Obi, for short. By day, Obi works in banking, where he focuses on making thoughtful decisions and managing risk well. He understands how systems work and looks for practical ways to improve them. His…
A fun and engaging phonic story designed to help little readers hear, say, and truly love the /g/ sound. Go. Goat. Gogo. Gimba. Through rhythm, repetition, and storytelling, children are introduced to letter sounds in a way that feels natural…
Think the Rubies Africa app is just for kids? Think again… From thrilling African folktales to rich cultural stories, our library is loved by both the young and the young-at-heart including senior citizens! Whether it’s a parent, grandparent, auntie or…
Welcome to Rubies Africa—a digital library with over 40 culturally rich stories, designed for readers ages 4 to 13 and above. Stories are available in English, French, and Spanish, and beginners can explore African languages like Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa, Swahili,…
Meet Ayeola Mabiaku, one of our Poets on the Rubies Africa app. She writes about self-love and women’s empowerment through her beautiful, heartfelt poems. Her work celebrates personal beauty and encourages women to embrace their strength, voice, and identity.
African folktales are more than bedtime stories, they’re little packets of wisdom wrapped in fun. They teach us kindness, courage, and cleverness through talking animals, brave kids, and magical adventures. They’re also our cultural mirrors, reminding us who we are,…
“How the tortoise became bald” is the latest addition to a list of over 40 short African stories on Rubies Africa app. It is a prequel to the story “How the snake learned to crawl” another folktale on the app.…
A young lady learns that true beauty isn’t found in fancy clothes, but in the kindness that shines from within. A touching tale of friendship, courage and a golden calabash that reveals what real beauty truly is. Read “The Beautiful…
The African leopard…quiet, powerful, and effortlessly graceful is one of Africa’s most iconic indigenous animals. This incredible cat moves like a shadow, carrying centuries of mystery, beauty, and symbolism on its golden coat. Leopard print has become a fashion classic,…