Africanstory Stories

A story of survival, family struggles, love, and sacrifice in a small riverine community. Will the Priye family overcome their challenges?

*** Hey, my name is Sharon Nwanedo and I'm a witch. Yeah, you read right. I'm. A. Witch. I'm not the midnight-coven-meeting type or the type you see all over Nollywood though, I'm a normal girl, well... not so normal girl, with extra ordinary abilities. I couldn't find any other way to explain my "situation" and so I decided to call myself a witch. A beautiful, hyper-active, sometimes annoying, talkative,teenage, Lagos witch and you're welcome to my world! *** What exactly does the future hold for Sharon as she is allowed to explore, for the very first time, the outside world, that is Lagos, Nigeria?! Read and find out!! *** Lovely cover by @fatima__ecrit

*He traded the streets for a trumpet. But the past won't let him play in peace.* Jabu "Jaybee" Mashiloane has one rule: no more guns, only music. With his band, his pregnant fiancée Nomonde, and a second chance, he's finally building the life he dreamed of. But when his old enemy Tshisa comes back, Jaybee learns that redemption has a price. One brother dies. One baby is born too early. And one choice could destroy everything. Now the band must use music as their shield. Because in this city, love is loud... but so is war. *Music. Romance. Sacrifice.* _This is Romantic Voices._ 🎺❤️ #MusicRomance #SouthAfrica #BandStory

A young man named Femi has to run away from his past mistakes but what we don't know is if nemesis would catch up on him, or he'd be a free man once again.

My name is Zalika, a woman who desires to be free of the world. Sometimes i feel like the world doesn't get me and the only thing i can do is drown myself in my books. Initially, it was exhausting. With time however, I realized that the more i wrote down my feelings and reflected on my days, the more exhilarating I felt. My diary has become my best friend and i am now able to open up even about the smallest things that bug me.

She's engaged, to a pastor no less! Still, she's drawn to another man. Could be be the Mr. Right?

They blamed me for money that vanished. Took back their support. And still, I built something for them. No thanks. No applause. Just silence. This is my story; of being broke, blamed, and still choosing to build. I fixed the car anyway.

The life of a middle class northern Nigerian girl and the struggles she went through. The choice of her future, Never in her hands. From being loved, To being hated. From familiar, To the unknown. Will She be able to grab opportunity when She sees it. Or Will She be too blind to notice. Find out in In The North

They were best friends. From shared laughter in their SHS dormitory to late-night conversations in university hostels, Abena and Efia were inseparable. Different personalities, different dreams-but one unbreakable bond... or so it seemed. Abena, the bold, funny, fashion-loving hustler who could turn any idea into money. Efia, the calm, innocent-looking girl everyone trusted without question. But in a world of campus life, relationships, and silent competition, not everything is as pure as it looks. When a charming, successful young man enters Abena's life, everything begins to shift. Jealousy creeps in quietly. Secrets begin to grow. And one decision-just one-changes everything. A party that never happened. A trip that should have included three people... but didn't. Three days that no one can truly explain. Then suddenly-silence. Blocked calls. Unanswered questions. A friendship that vanished without a trace. Years later, Abena is left with one question: What really happened between her best friend and the man she loved? "The Two Sides of Friendship" is a gripping university drama filled with love, betrayal, ambition, and the painful truth that sometimes... The people closest to you are the ones hiding the most. Will you believe the story you're told... or the silence that followed?

Naughty Young master Jay does not want to be married to his arranged fiance who happens to be a mafia queen.

In the buzzing heart of a Ghanaian university, two strangers share more than a dorm room - they share hunger. Kweku Mensah, a quiet computer science student raised by a struggling single mother, believes his code can change the world. Tunde Adewale, a smooth-talking Nigerian business student, believes money is the only thing that matters. When their worlds collide in Room B12, a plan is born - a "startup" that promises quick cash and a shortcut to success. But every line of code brings them closer to a dangerous web of deceit, betrayal, and crime. "GAME BOYS: The Startup" is a story about ambition, brotherhood, and the cost of chasing digital dreams in a world that rewards the bold - and punishes the desperate. 🔹 Set in Ghana and Nigeria 🔹 Themes: tech, crime, friendship, betrayal, faith, and survival. 🔹 Perfect for fans of "Start-Up," "Silicon Valley," and African urban thrillers.

A gripping spiritual thriller about deception, discernment, and the power of truth. He healed the sick. He fed the poor. He built a church no one dared question. Until Ere saw what no one else could. Now, she must expose the truth behind the miracles... before the prophet destroys her too. A dark spiritual thriller about power, deception, and the girl who dared to look closer.

A heartfelt story of a father's sacrifice and hard work, and how his struggle built a better future for his daughter-from a simple beginning to a life of stability, education, and hope.

In Lyah's class, everyone's fighting the same battle: Who am I supposed to be? Some have support. Some don't believe in dreams at all. Watch them go from confused SS3 students to people who own their future.

"5,4,3,2, 1..Over", Peace counted sliding down the pole she's been dancing on for 30 minutes. She walked out of the stage and immediately took off the heels that were burning her feet the moment she reached backstage. "Dan", she greeted the giant man without even looking at him. "The Boss wants to talk to you.", he said with the same nonchalant tone, "Sure", "Now" "I need to change.", she continued walking and didn't wait for his answer. The Boss was watching Peace's performance from his office, she was in the top two of his best performers and other men were now noticing that too. "You took your time.", he said his eyes still glued on his MacBook screen. "I had a hard time taking off the costume, it was too tight.", she explained. He took a sip from the whisky that has been on the table, "I have a proposal", he smirk his eyes now on her, the whiskey still in his hand.

The Festival of Broken Calabashes is a heartwarming cultural tale set in the vibrant village of Umuaka, where ancient traditions come alive in a celebration of renewal and unity. Each year, villagers gather to shatter calabashes symbols of pain, secrets, and the past to make room for healing, truth, and new beginnings. When Adaora, a spirited young woman with a burdened heart, returns home for the festival, she must confront her family's hidden wounds and the expectations of tradition. Through dance, song, and the rhythm of shattered calabashes, she discovers strength, identity, and the true meaning of freedom.

At an age when most children worried about homework and friends, I was worrying about hunger, rejection, and how to survive another day. I grew up believing that hard work would solve everything, but life had other plans. From financial hardship and broken dreams to betrayal and heartbreak, every obstacle seemed determined to break me. There were days I wanted to give up. There were nights I cried myself to sleep. But somewhere between the pain and the struggle, I discovered a strength I never knew I had. Pain Turned to Gold is a powerful true-life-inspired journey of resilience, hope, and transformation. This is the story of how my deepest wounds became the foundation of my greatest victories. Sometimes, the things that nearly destroy us become the very things that make us shine. This version creates more curiosity and emotion, which can help attract readers. Also, if you're writing from personal experience, consider adding at the end: New chapters uploaded regularly. Follow my journey and join me as I turn pain into purpose.

"When I go back home to claim my kingdom this relationship of ours will have to end." She is the airess of sinking nation in need of a strong ally and he is nothing more than a guy on campus. One big problem is she is betothred to another and he is a man after her own heart.

Esther thought she had lost Diamond forever when he left her and married another woman. Months later, fate brings her face to face with Kemah, a kind woman who quickly becomes her closest friend. But Kemah doesn't know one painful truth. Her husband... is the same man who once broke Esther's heart. As old feelings return and dangerous secrets grow, love, betrayal, and hidden lies threaten to destroy everything. When the truth finally comes out, no one will leave unhurt.