Tinga Tinga Tales facts for kids
Tinga Tinga Tales is a colorful children's television series. It was made in both Britain and Kenya. The show was on TV from 2009 to 2011. Most of its stories are old African folk tales about different animals.
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What is Tinga Tinga Tales?
The name Tinga Tinga Tales comes from a special kind of art. This art style is called Tingatinga art, and it is from Tanzania. The TV show uses bright colors and simple shapes, just like Tingatinga paintings.
How the Show Was Made
Tinga Tinga Tales was created in Nairobi, Kenya. Two companies worked together to make it: Tiger Aspect Productions and Homeboyz Entertainment.
Tiger Aspect Productions did something amazing. They built the very first animation studio in Nairobi! This studio was made just to create Tinga Tinga Tales. They also taught people in Nairobi how to make the animation and all the sounds for the show. This helped many local artists learn new skills.
The Stories of Tinga Tinga Tales
Each episode of Tinga Tinga Tales tells a story about an animal. These stories explain why animals look or act the way they do. For example, you might learn why the hippo has no hair or why the monkey swings in trees. The stories are fun and teach about African culture and traditions.
Tinga Tinga Tales on Stage
The adventures of Tinga Tinga Tales didn't just stay on TV. There was also a live show called Tinga Tinga Tales: The Musical. This musical was performed on stage for audiences. It first opened at the Kenya National Theatre in Nairobi in 2018.
