Once Upon a Dream – Tafaria Castle | Episode 1 What began as a dream becomes the start of an unforgettable adventure. Join Jach & Shosh as they discover the magical world of Tafaria Castle, where curiosity leads to knowledge, friendship sparks new possibilities, and every corner holds a story waiting to be told. In this first episode, our characters take their first steps into a journey that will introduce viewers to the wonders of Tafaria, its Knowledge Center, and the experiences that make it a truly unique destination. Through imagination, humor, and discovery, this animated series is designed to entertain, inspire, and help visitors of all ages learn more about Tafaria and its beginnings. Meet Jach & Shosh Explore Tafaria Castl

Once Upon a Dream – Tafaria Castle | Episode 1 What began as a dream becomes the start of an unforgettable adventure. Join Jach & Shosh as they discover the magical world of Tafaria Castle, where curiosity leads to knowledge, friendship sparks new possibilities, and every corner holds a story waiting to be told. In this first episode, our characters take their first steps into a journey that will introduce viewers to the wonders of Tafaria, its Knowledge Center, and the experiences that make it a truly unique destination. Through imagination, humor, and discovery, this animated series is designed to entertain, inspire, and help visitors of all ages learn more about Tafaria and its beginnings. Meet Jach & Shosh Explore Tafaria Castl

JASH, SHOSH & B: WHY DO WE NEED THE ARTS? What happens when a very confident horse decides he doesn't need shoes, shelter, blankets or even proper food? Join Jach the Tafaria Stallion, Shosh the wise grandmother and B-Brush the curious kid as they embark on a hilarious adventure to discover what the arts are really for. After a disastrous trip into the wild that leaves Jach with a pricked hoof, a tummy ache, soaked by rain and shivering with cold, he learns an important lesson: the arts aren't just about paintings and sculptures—they help us imagine better ways to live. Through comedy, magical transformations and plenty of laughs, the trio explores how creativity has shaped everything around us—from architecture and fashion to farming, food, conservation and environmental care. Discover how Tafaria uses the arts to: 🌿 Care for the environment 🦋 Promote conservation through the Herbarium 🚜 Transform farming through the Nano Farm 🏰 Create inspiring architecture 🍲 Make food enjoyable through culinary arts 👕 Build identity through fashion and design 🔬 Simplify science through the Museum And of course, don't miss Jash's unforgettable attempt at a fashion runway catwalk! 🎭 A fun-filled adventure for children, families, teachers and anyone curious about how creativity helps build a better world. 📍 Filmed in the magical world of Tafaria Castle & Center for the Arts #JashAndShosh #Tafaria #ArtsEducation #KidsAnimation #LearningThroughFun #Creativity #AppliedArts #TafariaCastle #AnimationForKids #LeadershipThroughNature #NanoFarm #Herbarium #Conservation #FamilyEntertainment

THE HAND OF PARADISE | Jach, Shosh & B - Episode 2 What happens when a giant hand made entirely of plastic bottles suddenly comes alive? Join Jach the horse, Shosh the wise grandmother, and B-Brush the energetic bottlebrush girl as they venture beyond the Tafaria Castle Barbican and discover one of Tafaria's most iconic art installations — the Hand of Paradise. What begins as a simple selfie adventure quickly turns magical when the giant hand awakens and tells the story of how plastic waste once threatened the environment. Through humor, storytelling, and a little bit of magic, the Hand of Paradise teaches our friends the importance of keeping the environment clean and how ordinary people can become environmental heroes. Will B-Brush get her perfect selfie? Can Jach avoid plastic sandwiches? And what secret mission sends the Hand of Paradise flying across the countryside? Watch to find out! Environmental Lesson: Every paradise begins with a helping hand. We all have the power to keep our environment clean. Made and inspired by: Tafaria Castle & Center for the Arts Laikipia, Kenya About Tafaria Tafaria has a country lodge, a conference center, a museum, a farm and a Center for the Arts dedicated to rural transformation through the arts. 👍 Like, Subscribe and Share to join Jach, Shosh & B-Brush on their next adventure!

THE KIAMA (COUNCIL OF ELDERS) | Jach, Shosh & B When a disagreement between Koigi and Mwako gets completely out of hand, Jach, Shosh, and B take the matter to the Kiama — the traditional Council of Elders. But the elders have more than a verdict to deliver. Through wisdom, humour, and a few unforgettable lessons, the Kiama teaches that: ✅ Helping someone does not give you ownership of them. ✅ Leadership is about guidance, not oppression. ✅ Wealth should inspire generosity, not arrogance. ✅ Everyone deserves dignity and respect. ✅ Rights and responsibilities go hand in hand. Along the way, Josh the Horse discovers that being a horse comes with certain unavoidable responsibilities, and B asks a very important question: "Everyone tells me to be a law-abiding citizen, but nobody tells me what the laws are!" This fun-filled episode introduces children to the traditional African justice system and explores the meaning of fairness, leadership, responsibility, and the rule of law in a way that is easy to understand and enjoy. Jach – the horse with strong opinions and endless questions. Shosh – the wise grandmother. B – the curious young learner. Together, they explore the world, one lesson at a time. Filmed at Tafaria Castle & Centre for the Arts, Kenya A place where imagination, learning, nature, and the arts come together. #JachShoshAndB #Kiama #CouncilOfElders #KidsAnimation #AfricanStories #LifeSkills #Leadership #RuleOfLaw #Tafaria #LearningThroughStories #CharacterEducation #Kenya #AnimationSeries #FamilyEntertainment #AppliedArts

Jach, Shosh & B Adventures | Imagining Nature via Kikuyu Nursery Rhymes | Tafaria Kids Adventures What happens when a proud Highflier meets a cheerful Ornamental? In this fun-filled Tafaria adventure, Podo from the Highfliers Clan and B-Brush from the Ornamentals Clan become friends and begin discovering the wonders of nature together. Their journey takes them to meet wise elders, learn about the different plant clans, and explore the important role trees play in supporting birds, insects, rivers, and people. Along the way, they discover the beautiful Kikuyu folklore nursery rhyme "Kanyoni Kega Keriri", a childhood song that paints a picture of a thriving natural world filled with healthy trees, singing birds, green grass, and flowing rivers. Through humour, storytelling, and song, Podo and B-Brush learn that preserving nature is everyone's responsibility—and that traditional songs can help us remember the beauty of the world around us. 🎵 Featuring: • Kikuyu folklore and nursery rhymes - Kanyoni Keega Keriri. • Nature and environmental education • Tafaria Taxonomy learning adventures • Fun conversations between Podo and B-Brush • Lessons about trees, birds, and conservation • Family-friendly entertainment Join us as we learn naturally, laugh together, and celebrate the wisdom hidden in traditional African stories and songs. #Tafaria #PodoAndBBrush #KikuyuFolklore #KanyoniKegaKeriri #LearnNaturally #TafariaTaxonomy #AfricanFolklore #KidsAnimation #NatureEducation #EnvironmentalConservation #KenyanCulture #ChildrensStories

B-Brush & Friends | The Herbarium Adventure Join B-Brush, Shosh and Jach as they step into the magical Tafaria Nano Herbarium — a living museum where plants become teachers and nature tells its own stories! In this exciting adventure, our friends discover the amazing Tafaria Taxonomy, where plants are grouped into special clans such as the Warriors, Healers, Edibles, Highfliers, Grounded, Diehards, Aromatics, Ornamentals, Potent and Socialites. Each clan reveals powerful life lessons about leadership, courage, resilience, teamwork, kindness and purpose. As they journey through the colourful forest-inspired displays, B-Brush learns that nature is more than just trees and flowers — it is a classroom full of wisdom. ✨ What clan are you? ✨ Which plant leader inspires you most? ✨ Can you spot your favourite character? This episode is part of the B-Brush & Friends series, created to inspire children through fun, adventure, nature and African storytelling. 🌳 Learn from Nature. 🌟 Dream Big. 🏰 Explore Tafaria. #BBrushAndFriends #Tafaria #Herbarium #TafariaTaxonomy #KidsAnimation #AfricanAnimation #NatureEducation #LeadershipLessons #FamilyFun #LearnThroughNature #Kenya #AnimationForKids #DreamBig #TafariaCastle #ShoshAndJach #EducationalAnimation Produced at & by Tafaria Castle & Center for the Arts "Delight the Heart. Enrich the Mind."

B-Brush & Friends | Episode 7: The Giant Horses Jach has a surprise for B-Brush and Podo! He takes them to his new home—the stables—where they meet Taji and Malaika, two magnificent Percheron horses. Towering above everyone else, these gentle giants may look intimidating, but the friends soon discover that they are kind, intelligent, and incredibly strong. The adventure continues with a magical carriage ride around Tafaria Castle. Guided by the ever-wise Shosh, the friends gaze across the horizon to the majestic Aberdare Ranges before spotting the snow-capped peak of Mount Kenya. They learn how these mountains collect rain, give birth to rivers, and provide life-giving water to millions of people across Kenya. Inspired by what they've learned, the friends hatch an exciting plan: to soar through the skies on Jach's magical flying carriage—just like Santa's sleigh! Their destination? To follow the mighty River Tana, Kenya's longest river, from its mountain beginnings all the way toward the Indian Ocean. Will Jach's magic be powerful enough? And what amazing discoveries await them along the River Tana? Join B-Brush, Podo, Shosh, Jach, Taji, and Malaika on another unforgettable adventure where every journey is filled with laughter, curiosity, and discovery.

Episode 8: Taka Taka Home Podo needs to create time to fly with B-Brush, Shosh and Jach to discover the source of River Tana—but he has a problem. His days are already full of responsibilities, especially keeping the environment clean. So B-Brush challenges him: "can he find a smarter way of doing the job?" That question leads Podo into a new adventure of creativity, design and technology. With B-Brush and the help of AI, he develops the idea of PodoSafi —a special home for taka taka. They experiment with colours, design a logo, create the bin concept and use **3D printing to make a small prototype** before producing the real full-sized bin. Through the adventure, Podo and B-Brush discover why prototypes are useful: they help us test an idea, check the details, correct mistakes and reduce the risk of producing something that does not work. When Podo proudly presents the prototype to Shosh, she is delighted. The **Hand of Paradise** taught them to use their hands to help keep the environment clean. Now Podo has gone one step further—**he has given taka taka a home!** And something that exciting deserves a song. 🎵 "Take me home, take me to PodoSafi!" Join B-Brush, Podo, Shosh and Jach in a fun adventure about time, responsibility, environmental care, AI, design thinking, prototyping and turning a simple idea into a real solution. Every taka taka has a home. Take it home to PodoSafi! #BBrushAndFriends #PodoSafi #TakaTakaHome #KidsAnimation #EnvironmentalEducation #AIForKids #3DPrinting #Prototyping #tafariacastle #KenyanAnimation

Jach's Dream Carriage Finally Takes Flight! | B-Brush & Friends Podo proudly places his new PodoSafi bins in their proper places and thanks Shosh and B-Brush for helping turn his dream into reality through teamwork. Now it's time for another exciting mission! The friends head to the stables to check on Jach's progress with his newly repurposed Dream Carriage. Jach is already harnessed and eager to impress, but the heavy carriage needs one final push. Together, B-Brush, Podo and Shosh give him the encouragement he needs—and off he rolls! Could a little magic help? The friends invent a special take-off song, climb aboard the carriage... and suddenly the impossible happens! The Dream Carriage accidentally lifts into the sky! Excited, amazed and just a little terrified, the friends soar above Tafaria as Jach discovers he can actually fly with the carriage. The celebration quickly turns into a new challenge as Shosh realizes she still has to learn how to steer using the reins and help Jach land safely. Back on the ground, it's time to celebrate with delicious snacks. But after pushing the carriage, everyone's hands are dirty. B-Brush demonstrates proper handwashing—although she accidentally gives Podo an unexpected splash! Then, just when they think the adventure is over, B-Brush accidentally drops a chocolate wrapper. Podo gives her a knowing look and silently points toward the nearest PodoSafi bin. With a smile, B-Brush picks it up and bins it, proving that caring for the environment is everyone's responsibility. In this episode, children learn about: * Teamwork and helping one another * Creativity and innovation * Courage and trying new ideas * The importance of practice before success * Proper handwashing * Responsible waste disposal * Looking after our environment **B-Brush & Friends** is an educational animation series that combines adventure, creativity, the arts, nature, leadership and responsible AI to inspire the next generation of dreamers and problem-solvers. #BBrushAndFriends #DreamCarriage #Jach #PodoSafi #Handwashing #KeepKenyaClean #KidsAnimation #EducationalCartoons #AfricanAnimation #KenyanAnimation #TafariaCastle #Creativity #Teamwork #Adventure #LearningThroughPlay

In this Episode, When Shosh challenges B-Brush to find a better way to help children wash their hands, B-Brush takes on the mission with the help of her best friend, Podo. Together, they secretly visit the Visual Arts Centre at Tafaria, where a talented sculptor helps bring B-Brush's incredible idea to life—a magical handwashing fountain statue! But there's one more surprise... The statue only comes to life when children sing a special magic wake-up song! As they sing, the fountain begins to flow, making handwashing fun, exciting and unforgettable. Join B-Brush, Podo and Shosh in this joyful adventure about creativity, teamwork and healthy habits.