Africanwriters Stories

The Weight of Dreams is a poignant and powerful story about a young nurse's struggle to break free from the cycles of generational poverty, exploitation, and heartache that have defined her family's past. Fresh out of university, she faces the harsh reality of unemployment, crushing self-doubt, and the weight of responsibility for her loved ones. As she navigates the treacherous landscape of job hunting, she must also confront the suffocating expectations of her family, who rely on her to support them financially. The pressure is relentless, and the emotional toll is devastating. She teeters on the brink of despair, nearly succumbing to the darkness of depression and addiction. But she finds a glimmer of hope when she lands a job and begins to taste the sweetness of financial freedom. Yet, just as she's about to spread her wings, the crushing weight of "black tax" descends upon her. Her family's demands are relentless, and she's torn between her duty to them and her own desperate desire for happiness. In a heart-wrenching climax, she confronts the ultimate question: has she sacrificed too much of herself to break the cycle? The Weight of Dreams is a searing exploration of the human spirit, love, and the true cost of putting others first.

Thinking of her with someone else made me furious! Someone else kissing her, touching her, making her laugh. Someone else apart from me! Someone said something that made her laugh. The sound of her laughter! Damn, this girl is driving me nuts already! Who the hell does she think she is?

A collection of standalone stories and poems exploring humour, heartbreak, love, and all the feelings in between-- stories born from whatever my heart decides to tell next. No rules. Just vibes and emotions.

Southridge was quiet... until death came knocking twice. When Jace and his friends were given a second chance at life, they thought the nightmare was over. But someone remembers everything - every death, every secret, every lie. As strange visions, betrayals, and murders return to their small town, Jace must uncover the truth before time runs out... again. One town. One secret. One last chance. 📖 Read now. Time waits for no one.

The recently released poetic story by Ojukwu Mervyn Onyemaechi is a beautiful read on the introverted and pessimistic life of a caged individual"Chukwunaobi" Mervyn used different objects as a light of personification to illustrate the everyday life of certain people.

He was 19, broke, overlooked, and tired of starting over. But he made a silent promise to himself: "Before 20, I'll become unrecognizable." Zayd Malik was just another medical student trying to survive with a heart too heavy for his age. While others chased clout, Zayd was fighting battles no one clapped for. This is not a story of overnight success. It's the slow, raw, deeply personal journey of a boy who built his future in silence. From being ignored... to becoming the man no one saw coming. A comeback story told from the future - after he's made it. Family. Faith. Empire. Peace. Built before 20. ---

society is always the number one threat for poor citizens. They are stripped to nothing, just like they own nothing. I hope you enjoy this very short story about a young lad striving to provide for his family. note: please if you can't read write ups about suicide please don't read it although it's not so detailed. Enjoy. Eyan mi (my people 😘♥)

Nene is an observer with an inferiority complex and a need to belong. The world is her classroom, and "reps" is all that matters. In a pursuit to belong, she rubs shoulders with those at the very top, including the school's headboy, Saviour, whom she shares a short-lived romance. But everything has it's consequences.

In a moment of carnal weakness, Samuel Ezekwe destroys a historic opportunity to change his life and cannot come to terms with the reality of that loss. Refusing to take responsibility for his part in his fate, he transfers all his disappointments on his wife and children, and all his hope for redemption, on his first daughter, Adaku. When she in turn falls prey to youthful lusts and gets pregnant outside wedlock for a boy who refuses to take any responsibility for it, Samuel sets new limits in paternal cruelty. Hiding behind the pretext of a long discredited and vile custom, Samuel denounces his daughter. This act became for him an avenue and opportunity to unleash the demons he must have kept bottled up in the pits of his personal hell. Ostracized and destitute, his daughter quickly plunges to the depth of despair where death is preferable to life. It is at this point that life throws her the semblance of a second chance. Although marriage to a vile-tempered invalid is not anything to sing about, Adaku seizes the lifeline with a fierce grip and is determined to make the most of it. Fate smiles at her when Nnamdi, her childhood friend reconnects with her and rekindles the fire of a long-lost hope of romance. But then, she is visited by a second calamity when she falls pregnant again, this time though in wedlock, but by Nnamdi. This is quickly compounded by an inexplicable downturn in her husband's health that eventually results in his death and for which she must take the blame on account of her adultery. Will Adaku survive the shame of being tagged an adulteress and scarlet woman?

He's Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun I'm Saima Demidunn Alhassan We are worlds apart And Yes, he's "The WizKid" see?? Worlds apart But then. The Heart Wants What it Wants Their love was never going to be easy She's Muslim, His religion Unknown with three kids from different women, they stood no chance Religiously, Socially and physically all impossible He might want things she cannot offer, and vice-versa, Trusts will be broken, hearts will be tested, compromises will be made The feeling was something different, something more and definitely SOMETHING NEW Be my guest

WARNING ⚠: Fun and fresh vibes only proceed with care.... Never a dull moment.... Ever wondered what your favorite author looked like? How they got their amazing book ideas? Where they come from? Well we don't bring dry vibes here. So if boring is your thing, stay out😇

His mum. My arranged marriage. Controversies upon controversies. They destroyed my chances of being with the love of my life. With Baba mad and Mother dead, the truth about my family unfolded gradually including the truth about Mother's death. Will i ever get to be with the love of my life? or will destiny destroy such chances and put me in an overwhelming situation? Follow me as i journey through the ocean of life filled with unexpected dramas and revealations that will spring surprises and touch some nerves.

if you love story twists then read this!!! who killed chidinma??

A man from the past escapes the past but finds he never got far. A girl attempts to escape her life but finds she can never get far. Not until the Mad Man is gone A crazed twist on the infamous Hyde and Jekyll...

A perfect blend of imperfect characters you'll perfectly love. In search of opportunities and commitment, six African millennials find themselves spun in a web of friendship... For Richard Osita, it is titillating. But he is unsure of one thing; if giving his heart to Rayo is going to affect his booming business. Rayo, on the other hand, is quenching fires from her family's battle and doing everything in her power to be noticed socially. Loving is not a problem for her, but no one must get hurt in the process. To Mabel Okoye, it seems unbearable. Life of the party, plus size influencer; carrying on an affair with her boss, TJ, and then falling in love was not part of her plan. TJ never planned on mixing business with pleasure, but right now, he must get the lady who has pulled his strings in order. For Adebola Johnson, it appears impossible. Proud but loyal to his clique. For people like him, love doesn't come easy until he hears a cry in the dark. Tricia has never been afraid of the dark because she creates amazing memories in dark rooms. First Impressions is the first book in the Flawed Perfections series by international Bestselling Author, Margaret Adetimehin. Flawed Perfections is an African Romantic comedy of millennials who find love in peculiar ways whilst being spun in a web of friendship and commitment. With different ideologies and skin, they are bonded by one goal; find happily ever after and still maintain self.

A short story about how our much of our lives are influenced by inherited traits and behaviour patterns.

For the completed version of this book, please visit Okadabooks. https://okadabooks.com/user/FareedaHaruna When he realized he was different from his family, he decided he would be different all through. He had his wall securing his dear heart not wanting anyone to thaw it. What happens when a village girl comes unraveling him? What happens when he starts falling head over heels in love? How does he push her away so his wall stands tall? This village girl also has a burden. A burden which will shock her to the core. A burden which she knows nothing about. Will they be able to stand tall through it all?

𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒑𝒖𝒔𝒉𝒆𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒐𝒇𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒇..... Dangling over a bottomless pit, Anita saw her only hope for survival: a woman who looked exactly like her. But the woman was not holding a lifeline........she was holding a knife. © All rights Reserved

In this orange City, there are several streets and as such, several narratives to explore and stories waiting for its next audience. On the Bibliophile's street is the part of this city where African literature by authors both home and abroad thrive. With your host @thatsunnymo, we get up-to-date news about all activities on the street by keeping in touch with the long time neighbours and welcoming the newer ones into our fold. This, we achieve through book reviews and dialogue, up close and personal with the writers. So, join me every Friday, as I tour the African street, create memories and have exclusive heart to heart chats with the lovely neighbours. It all happens, right here ON THE BIBLIOPHILE'S STREET

Ayomide, a once brilliant and studious girl, unconsciously drifted away from her dreams into the realms of nonchalant attitude towards her academics. This was due to the loss of her father to the painful hands on death, leaving only her single mother, who tried painstakingly to be the best for her daughter. But her best wasn't enough. She stumbled upon an unserious act who made the whole affair about her dead father bearable and she liked it there; in comfort. However, the cheerfulness didn't last long, before reality struck her and she was made to represent her supposed "class of dullards" in a Mathematics only competition. This story sees young Ayo, as she struggles with life's imbalance at the early stage of her life, to restore the once shining light in her; her hope.