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Afripad Story Writing Challenge

Celebrating African voices through the theme "Dreams in Africa"

11 days, 3 hours, 51 minutes

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Uprising
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Family Historical Paranormal

Uprising

Ines Nimbona, a teenage girl from burundi, a predominantly rural African courtry with the highest percentage of rural population in africa. It is known for its traditional music and dance, storytelling and artistic practices like ceramic work and bead making. Like many other countries in africa, women are underrepresented in power structures. The phenomenon of sexual violence particularly against women and children is common in the country. Ine had a dream to become the first woman president of burundi. Determined to achieve her dreams, she sneaks out of the house at dawn to attend private classes held by a foreigner at a lesson center close to the market Square.

Bella Joy

Bella Joy

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THE SCARRED SCRIBBLER
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THE SCARRED SCRIBBLER

Mary-Cynthia Udemba, a resilient medical student and writer, navigates betrayal, pressure, and self-doubt while chasing a dream to transform healthcare in Africa. In a world that tries to silence her, she finds her voice through writing inspiring others to rise above their scars. Dreams of a Scarred Scribbler is a story of hope, purpose, and the power of resilience.

Mary-Cynthia Kosisochukwu Udemba

Mary-Cynthia Kosisochukwu Udemba

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The Weight of a Dream
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Family Modern

The Weight of a Dream

Stacy is a wife to Anthonio, a successful but controlling businessman and too demanding husband. Stacy has no declared income and lives under the constant threat of his husband. She tolerates insults and endures a lot just to keep her home. Her opinions are easily dismissed. Her husband's words are final even when she disagrees. Stacy struggles with navigating the freelance world and the role of being a perfect wife.She has applied to thousands of jobs but never got feedback. She constantly faces imposter syndrome, loss of self-worth, frustration, dismissal of opinion, being forced to agree to things that hurt her pride. Despite the constant restraints and obstacles, she refuses to give up. She silently fights to protect her financial independence from her husband.

Ajuruchi Margaretmary Ogechinaza

Ajuruchi Margaretmary Ogechinaza

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