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by Oselumehse Beckley
"Why don't you tell your children what you were doing when you travelled to Bayelsa for business" Nma shouted as she dropped the kitchen knife and wiped her hands on her wrapper "Tell them how you squandered all the family's money on women and drinks" She continued, "Or you don't want to tell them? Then let me tell them" She turned to her children, three sat at the dining table and the first stood before her. But before she could continue she glanced at her last born and paused, she couldn't bring herself to continue because of the tears streaming down her child's eyes. Chidera was her last born and only girl but she rarely cried, she was always so happy, some said she carried the joy of the whole family. But for the first time in a long while she was in tears. This was not how she hoped her children found out, she hoped they never found out. She wanted to bear the pain of her broken marriage by herself and give her children the illusion of a perfect family, but they are grown now. Chidera was eighteen years old now, they weren't babies anymore. Nma paused to think about her life, when did it all go wrong? She was in her twenty-fourth year of marriage, marriage she entered purely for her survival but it turned out to be after her survival. She thought about her husband's family, She thought about her own family, She thought about her children, She thought about her church, She was always thinking about one person or the other. But for the first time since she was born, she paused to think about herself. Then she realized that she has never thought about just herself before and that was going to change now.
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by Ifeanyi Felix
An African-Korean college student, Chisom Grace Hwang reluctantly volunteered to be part of an international programme that was to hold in Nigeria, the homeland of a father she barely remembered. Since he disappeared from her life when she was seven, and legally declared dead years after, Grace had no strong foundational knowledge about her African cultural heritage, just living the simple Busan girl life, an elite student of Yonsei University. And when she made the decision to board the plane to Lagos with her luggage packed and ready, she thought all life had to offer was Kimchi and Bibimbap. Welcome to the 3rd Annual Global Heritage Story Project. For the first two weeks of the summer programme, she cried home, longing for the comfort of her sofa in Haeundae, too homesick to appreciate the tropical climate, and vibrant culture that Nigeria offered. But then things changed. what turned to be an activity to build her resumé and perhaps network turned into something life changing. From Lagos to Enugu, and then in the bustling streets of Onitsha, Grace came to realize that when Kimchi met Jollof, she finally found the missing half of herself. She got to learn about her culture, taste dishes that satisfied her buds, attempt to speak her dialect as fluent as she could, connect with her cousins, and relatives. And then she found an answer to a question, she had long forgotten she asked. The very question, that kept her up at night, and of course, no one answered And there she was standing at the greatest turning point of her life, facing a choice she never imagined she would make, continue living the comfortable life she had always known, or follow what could finally lead her to the father the world believed was dead.
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by Stephenie Abiegbe
In a quiet village in Edo where red earth spreads, a girl is born without pigment, her pale skin and bright eyes marking her as an omen. To her neighbors, she is a witch, a curse; to her mother, she is Isoken “Satified with what God gives.” Isoken learns early that her difference is a burden as she grows up beneath the weight of whispers and superstition. While other children dance freely under the sun, she learns to dream far from it. She dreams of a future where difference is not feared but celebrated, a sanctuary for all those the world refuses to see: the blind, the deaf, the scarred, and the forgotten, a place where they can all belong. But dreams are dangerous in a place ruled by fear. Each step she takes toward her vision draws new rejection. Each small act of courage tests how far she is willing to go. Will Isoken’s light survive in a world determined to dim it? Or will her voice be the one to awaken others who, like her, were told they didn’t belong? The Albino Child Who Dreamed Color is a haunting and hopeful story of courage, belonging, and the power
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by Deborah Anomnachi
Imani's story unfolds during a meeting between a writer and a young woman who shares her story of love, loss, and rediscovery. A walk down memory lane where secrets are shared and regrets remain high.
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by Prattsomadiome Edwards
Victoria Jordan has always believed she understood hardship, but nothing prepared her for waking up in a strange room, drugged, weak, and held captive by the powerful and dangerously unpredictable Zayn. Once a rising star known to the world, she now finds herself stripped of control, trapped in a silent war between fear and survival. As Victoria fights to escape, secrets about Zayn’s empire begin to unravel, revealing a twisted connection between their pasts. Every attempt to flee pulls her deeper into a world ruled by wealth, obsession, and betrayal. Yet, beneath Zayn’s cold exterior lies a darkness he refuses to confront, and a desire he refuses to name. Caught between the man who imprisoned her and the mysteries that surround him, Victoria must choose: surrender to the chaos, or outsmart the very system built to break her. A gripping emotionally charged tale of power, vulnerability, and unexpected bonds, this story pulls readers into a storm of suspense, romance, and danger, where nothing is as it seems, and survival comes at a cost.
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Beautiful
by Prattsomadiome Edwards
Victoria Jordan has always believed she understood hardship, but nothing prepared her for waking up in a strange room, drugged, weak, and held captive by the powerful and dangerously unpredictable Zayn. Once a rising star known to the world, she now finds herself stripped of control, trapped in a silent war between fear and survival. As Victoria fights to escape, secrets about Zayn’s empire begin to unravel, revealing a twisted connection between their pasts. Every attempt to flee pulls her deeper into a world ruled by wealth, obsession, and betrayal. Yet, beneath Zayn’s cold exterior lies a darkness he refuses to confront, and a desire he refuses to name. Caught between the man who imprisoned her and the mysteries that surround him, Victoria must choose: surrender to the chaos, or outsmart the very system built to break her. A gripping emotionally charged tale of power, vulnerability, and unexpected bonds, this story pulls readers into a storm of suspense, romance, and danger, where nothing is as it seems, and survival comes at a cost.
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Nice work
by Deborah Anomnachi
Imani's story unfolds during a meeting between a writer and a young woman who shares her story of love, loss, and rediscovery. A walk down memory lane where secrets are shared and regrets remain high.
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Omo, nice story... Just curious, how did she forget Adrian, she seemed not to know him at first.
by Excel Omoruyi
How money change people
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Funny story🤣🤣🤣, but it’s very risky to try this in real life
by Adeyanju Oluwatoyin Aminat
A fun and emotional story where a woman asks for divorce but her husband surprises her with love and humor that changes everything.
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by Adeyanju Oluwatoyin Aminat
A fun and emotional story where a woman asks for divorce but her husband surprises her with love and humor that changes everything.
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Same here, we were told this story when we were little
by Halima Sulaiman
Tortoise, known for his cunning behaviour, hatches a clever plan to join a grand feast in the sky. But greed and trickery come with a price. A timeless African folktale of wit, consequences and culture.
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Intriguing, can't wait for the rest😰
by Dike Ekejiuba
When you receive a phone call at work that threatens your life; when the slightest deviation from the caller's instructions spells doom for every other member of your family, what do you do? What do you do when evil personified decides that you are its most important target? It happened to me!
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Intriguing, can't wait for the rest😰
by Dike Ekejiuba
When you receive a phone call at work that threatens your life; when the slightest deviation from the caller's instructions spells doom for every other member of your family, what do you do? What do you do when evil personified decides that you are its most important target? It happened to me!
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by Dike Ekejiuba
When you receive a phone call at work that threatens your life; when the slightest deviation from the caller's instructions spells doom for every other member of your family, what do you do? What do you do when evil personified decides that you are its most important target? It happened to me!
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by Halima Sulaiman
Tortoise, known for his cunning behaviour, hatches a clever plan to join a grand feast in the sky. But greed and trickery come with a price. A timeless African folktale of wit, consequences and culture.
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by Favour Bryan Ekeohuru
Amelia Abidemi Benson is a lady in her mid-thirties who lives a successful life as the managing director of Newton Financing Cooperative, a Fin-tech company established in the heart of Ikeja, Lagos. Amelia was the kind of woman who turned heads wherever she went. Her skin, the color of freshly harvested cocoa, glowed with a softness that spoke of care and good living. Her curves, full and womanly, moved with grace, like a river flowing effortlessly around obstacles. Amelia’s face was the kind that stayed with you—cheekbones high and sharp, lips full, and eyes that sparkled with intelligence and the quiet confidence of a woman who knew her worth. Her hair was always neatly done, framing her face like a crown on a queen. ---- The depth of her beauty created a force for her, and also in her profession. She had dedicated most of her younger years to building success with hard work and determination, hence why she’s all wrapped up professionally.---- Yet, behind the strength and beauty, she carried the quiet burden of being alone. Friends of her age grade were married or on their way there, but Amelia had neither. Meeting men and going on dates have been the order of every weekend for her. Years gone down as an adult woman, her only confidants were Folashade, in her early thirties, and also her best friend from the University of Lagos, and Emeka, mid-thirties and well-to-do.
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Basically everything oh, short and interesting, but i cracked up when bruh went to ask for refund😂😂😂.
by Joseph kihara Mwangi
When curiosity leads me to a Mganga wa Tanga (a traditional witch doctor in Tanga), I didn’t expect the chaos that would follow! From mysterious pots bubbling with strange mixtures to a chicken that seemed oddly important, my visit turned into a hilarious, slightly scary adventure. Between trying not to offend the mganga and surviving the unpredictable magic, I learned that Tanga’s traditional remedies come with a side of mischief. Packed with humor, suspense, and African flair, this story is a lighthearted exploration of curiosity, culture, and the unexpected surprises that come when magic meets reality.
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Crazy story 😂😂😂😂😂
by Joseph kihara Mwangi
When curiosity leads me to a Mganga wa Tanga (a traditional witch doctor in Tanga), I didn’t expect the chaos that would follow! From mysterious pots bubbling with strange mixtures to a chicken that seemed oddly important, my visit turned into a hilarious, slightly scary adventure. Between trying not to offend the mganga and surviving the unpredictable magic, I learned that Tanga’s traditional remedies come with a side of mischief. Packed with humor, suspense, and African flair, this story is a lighthearted exploration of curiosity, culture, and the unexpected surprises that come when magic meets reality.
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by Joseph kihara Mwangi
When curiosity leads me to a Mganga wa Tanga (a traditional witch doctor in Tanga), I didn’t expect the chaos that would follow! From mysterious pots bubbling with strange mixtures to a chicken that seemed oddly important, my visit turned into a hilarious, slightly scary adventure. Between trying not to offend the mganga and surviving the unpredictable magic, I learned that Tanga’s traditional remedies come with a side of mischief. Packed with humor, suspense, and African flair, this story is a lighthearted exploration of curiosity, culture, and the unexpected surprises that come when magic meets reality.
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