histórias de Africanculture

The Last Kingdom of Zangora For four centuries, the Kingdom of Zangora stood as the pride of a great African civilization, blessed with fertile lands, rich cultures, and the unity of the Idoma, Tiv, and Igede peoples. But beneath its glory lay a dangerous secret-a throne built on hidden truths, oppression, and generations of carefully preserved lies. When tyranny pushes the kingdom to the edge of collapse, a banished prince, a fearless rebel, a wise queen, forgotten guardians, and ordinary villagers must confront a history that has been erased for centuries. As ancient covenants resurface and old alliances are tested, they discover that the greatest enemy is not an invading army, but the corruption that has grown within their own nation. Filled with political intrigue, unforgettable characters, cultural wisdom, and powerful Idoma and Tiv proverbs, The Last Kingdom of Zangora is an epic African fantasy that explores leadership, justice, sacrifice, identity, and the cost of silence. It asks a timeless question: Can a nation survive after its people have forgotten the truth about themselves? A sweeping tale of power, betrayal, hope, and redemption, this is a story where kingdoms may fall-but truth has the power to build something greater.

They say the ancestors never make mistakes. But what happens when the heart does? Naledi has spent her life believing love is a choice-until she finds herself falling for two very different men. One is a successful businessman known around town as "the Hilux guy." The other is a respected funeral director, a widowed father carrying scars no one can see. What Naledi doesn't know is that the two men are brothers. As secrets unfold, strange dreams, ancestral messages, and an unexplainable bond with a little girl reveal that Naleli's destiny was written long before she was born. Some souls don't meet by chance-they recognize each other across generations. In a story where love, family, betrayal, and African spirituality collide, one question remains: Can destiny survive the truth?

Short Story about a Nigerian single mum struggle...

Talking about obedience to an African child

Sometimes life serves us lemons. Its easier to get bitter and resentful when things do not go our way. But sometimes life takes us the long way round before we come full circle to where we belong, where we should have landed in the first place. Following the death of their father, Paida, her brother Tawanda and their mother find themselves under the guardianship and custody of the Babamukuru, their father's older brother, as is done according to the cultural customs of their people. The only person who would be unscathed by this arrangement would be Tawanda, since he was a boy and considered to be the male figure that will soon be the head of the family, once he comes of age. Upon learning that Babamukuru was arranging for Paida to marry the Village Sabuku as a way of paying off an outstanding debt, her mother, Mai Paida, with the help of her firends, creatively finds a way for Paida to flee this arrangement and go abroad. Unfortunately, in an attempt to save her daughter from the looming doom, Mai Paida also unknowingly becomes the cause for Paida's broken heart.

Combining traditional African culture with the endless possibilities that is our science-fiction future, AfroFuturism is one of sci-fi's most unique and little-known contributions. Dive on in!

What does it mean to be a woman? A young daughter lives with her parents in Lagos, Nigeria. Her parents have taught her to be a woman - to cook, to clean, to act polished, desirable - not "local." But all these values are overturned when she begins exploring her culture in greater depth. She finds that her coming of age is tied to re-discovering herself as a Yoruba woman - but her parents will not approve of this new expression. Will she become this new woman if it could mean the end of her relationship with her family? Obirin means woman in Yoruba, a Nigerian language. This story is part of Taboo, an anthology by Illino Media. At Illino we use culturally-inspired artistic innovation to give you stories that empower, educate and entertain Africans worldwide. Visit illino.org to find out more!

A girl (Ravidzo) grows up in a village.It was very cultural and traditional.She had two best friends (Chenai and Tendai).Their fathers were elders.The elders' families were treated like royalty. One day she meets the Crown Prince at the stream.The prince asked her name and her father's name,she only said her name and fled the scene.The prince was worried about her and told the Queen mother who told the King.The king announced that all the elders' daughters come to the palace. Ravidzo prayed that she is not the chosen.At her turn during the traditional choosing dance he drank from her calabash thereby choosing her.She was sad and when the chief priest confirmed and pronounced her as the chosen she knew it was a matter of DO or DIE since the Gods would punish her if she refused. Will she end up falling for the Crown Prince?

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African adventure of young kids who's lives change after encountering supernatural people and events to save the world.DOES THAT MAKE SENSE?

When Melody notices a mysterious tattoo on her dad's arm, bedtime takes a magical turn. That simple question-"Daddy, who is she?"-unlocks a powerful journey into the heart of African history. Through her father's words, Melody learns about Queen Idia, the fearless warrior mother of the Benin Kingdom, whose wisdom and courage shaped an empire. From the prophecy of two sons-one wise, one strong-to the legendary giant prince Arhuanran and the rise of Oba Esigie, this story blends heritage, adventure, and family bonds in a way that kids (and parents) will love. Perfect for lovers of African legends, family stories, and empowering female leaders, this tale reminds us that history lives in our homes-and in our hearts. ✨ Join Melody as she discovers the legacy of a queen who changed the course of history.

Follow Ayo N'Dinga and Amara Bissou, two adventurous teenagers from the Likouala region, as they explore the lush rainforests and winding rivers of the Republic of Congo. From canoe rides on the Congo River to learning about local culture and wildlife, this story captures the excitement, challenges, and lessons of teenage life in Congo. It's funny, emotional, and full of vibrant African experiences.

•~•~• My heart beating so hard in my chest I couldn't hear anything above the rapid thrums. Cearfully taking the next step forward, my hands stretched in front of me in the tall, thick grass. 'How could I get lost at a time like this?' I think to myself. Before I can make another movement I feel a blade poke me from behind. The metal cool against the exposed skin of my bare back, sending shivers of fear through me. "Don't move." A brisk voice demands, and my breath hitches. "I won't hesitate to drive this spear through your heart if you do." He warns. ~•~• Wanga is a story about, Wanga, the daughter of the head man of the tribe of Elemiah. The clan orginates from deep in the sub-Saharan region of Africa, where a mighty river flows bringing them nourishment and vegetation. The tribe of Chidoki has been terrorising villages in their region for many years, having a reputation of being ruthless warriors. Rumor has it that the whole clan is made up entirely of men. The book follows Wanga on a journey of self discovery, passion and love. As she faces the challenges of any young woman of her era, she strives to push societal boundaries and restore peace in the region.

#501 in chicklit #891 in chicklit _ The return of Iwalewa!. Coming soon Please add this book to your library I'll start it soon,then you can enjoy it! Thanks.

This is an African Sci-Fi story. Enjoy! Location:Eastern Africa.

𝑺𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒐𝒉: a Holy Land protected by God, where the righteous win and the wicked perish, a land Governed by the All-mighty God only anointed people could enter this land for its people were cherished by God for their pure hearts, therefore, Shiloh got stained by jealousy anger and sorrow For you turned your back on my commandments and disobeyed my word. The Lord will also turn my back on the peace of your land. I will also turn a blind eye to your suffering when the daggers of your enemy reach your neck and those of your children. 𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒂 𝒘𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒅. Shekinah Moses the youngest princess of the holy land born from sin never thought that the salvation of God's people could come out of someone like her- therefore she was given a challenge between her will and God's will - her heart and her faith when a prince of a pagan nation claims her as his Queen. "𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨?-𝐈𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧, 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐈 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐲 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐧." With a promise to put a crown built of blood and bones on her head, Shekinah looked at the one she loved with a tug on her heart - she cried. "Don't cry my dear, you're the one who told me that your Lord was all forgiving and all loving, and thus no matter what one does... 𝐒𝐨 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐞... 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚." Said Kairos, Imperial Prince of the So

*Story based on traditional African culture which views the female gender as frail and insignificant. Ed my boyfriend, being part of the perpetrators of the wicked culture, singles me out of a group of six girls, makes me his girlfriend without my consent, maltreats me, seeing me escape death by whiskers. *Read more see who will rescue me from Ed's hands. *Comment your views on RESCUE.

Mavis Jenner is an awkward eighteen year old in a foreign country. With her olive skin and hazel eyes, she sticks out like a sore thumb amidst shades of brown and black. Although, a particular shade of brown found on a very particular Isaac Otedola has caught her eye, and from the looks of things, he feels the same. The only problem? She has zero experience in the dating field. She's plunging in head first into uncharted territory. It could either make for a sickeningly sweet love story, or heart wrenching sad song.

life through the eyes of an African child. Her transformations, her visions. Those things we can never 'unlive', sights we can't 'unsee', those things make us alive; US!