Chipo and the Mermaid

An African Cinderella classic folktale filled with heart and moral teachings.



When her father re-marries Chipo finds herself at the mercy of her cruel stepmother and lazy sister who make her do all the household work. Despite her circumstances, she remains kind-hearted to everyone she meets.



One particularly miserable day Chipo falls into the river while doing her chores. Help has arrived in the form of a friendly mermaid whose magic will change Chipo’s life forever.