Tinga Tinga Tinga Tinga
Tinga Tinga Tinga Tinga
Tinga Tinga is a land
Full of stories and surprise
Tell me ’bout it
If you like to wonder why
Tinga Tinga is a land of whys
You won’t believe your eyes
Why I swing from tree to tree
Why my trunk is long (Breeee!)
Why I’m so slow
Why I tick
Why my skin is smooth and slick
You ask why why why why why Why
You ask why why why why why
There’s a story
Lots of stories
Beneath the Tinga sky
Tinga Tinga Tinga Tinga
Tales from Africa
Tinga Tinga Tinga Tinga
Tales from Africa
Tinga Tinga Tinga Tinga
Look at all my friends
I’ll tell you why!
Official Theme Video
Behind the Lyrics: Tales from Africa
The Tinga Tinga Tales theme song is an infectious celebration of African folklore and music. Inspired by traditional “Why” stories (folk tales that explain animal traits), the lyrics invite children into a “land of whys” where every animal has a colorful backstory. The show’s title and art style are inspired by Tingatinga art from Tanzania, known for its bold colors and surreal patterns.
Produced by Tiger Aspect Productions in collaboration with a studio in Nairobi, Kenya, the music features authentic African rhythms and vocal harmonies. The catchy refrain, “Tinga Tinga is a land of stories and surprise,” perfectly sets up the educational yet entertaining nature of the show, which explained everything from why elephants have trunks to why tortoises have bumpy shells.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did Tinga Tinga Tales originate?
The show is a British-Kenyan co-production, inspired by traditional African folk tales and Tanzanian art.
How many episodes are there?
There are 52 episodes across two seasons, each focusing on a different animal’s “Why” story.
What is the artistic style of the show?
The animation is based on the Tingatinga art style, characterized by bright colors and bold outlines.
