Westafrica Stories

"Some people have complimented saying my tales have the beat of the Moroccan Gnawa. I think they were just being nice; because with the passage of time, I have become convinced it was the evileye that captured me." 1999, Morocco, term abroad design study for me, an American college student. Wanted to get into the culture... but the culture got into me. New Mexico native, inspired by the landscape and Ansel Adams, Georgia O'Keeffe, JB Jackson, I tell my own story, having been heavily influenced by Lord Byron, HG Wells, Algernon Blackwood and Rod Serling. I call this work: landscape stories. They are low fantasy.

"A child who listens to the elders does not walk into a trap. You are the First Seed, but even a seed needs the shade of an old tree to grow straight." To the world, Yaw was just another cry in the humid air of Ghana's Ashanti Region. But to his family, he was the First Seed, the bearer of a thousand unfulfilled dreams. Born into a home rich in love but shadowed by biting poverty, Yaw's life becomes a fierce battle for survival, dignity, and purpose. From the bustling, chaotic streets of Madina hawking sachet water under a blistering sun, to hanging off the sides of roaring trotros as a mate, Yaw learns the hard way that pride is a luxury you swallow when you have a family to lift up. Guided by the fierce sacrifice of his mother, his "Woman King" and the timeless ancestral wisdom of his grandmother, he fights to pave a path toward a better future. But just as the light begins to break and his dreams of becoming an educator take root, an unannounced shadow threatens to wash everything away. The Shadows of Life is a raw, deeply moving Ghanaian memoir of resilience, the crushing weight of being the firstborn, and the unbreakable bonds of family. It is a powerful reminder that no matter how deep the darkness, a seed's only job is to grow.

AZUL "Some voices fill a room. Mine learned to fill a page." Azul has always been easy to overlook. While everyone else speaks with confidence, she quietly carries conversations no one ever hears-inside the pages of a notebook hidden beneath her pillow. As the people around her begin planning the future they believe she should have, Azul is left searching for an answer to a question she has never dared to ask herself: Who am I when no one else is deciding for me? A quiet coming-of-age novel about identity, invisible battles, and finding the courage to become the author of your own story. "Perhaps the loudest voices are the ones never spoken aloud."

Amina Ba has one goal: graduate from college and build the future she's always dreamed of. Working part-time while balancing classes leaves no room for love-especially not with someone like Noah Carter. Noah seems to have the perfect life. He's wealthy, confident, and admired by everyone on campus. But behind his calm smile lies a secret that could change everything. When an unexpected deal forces them into a fake relationship, they agree to follow one simple rule: Never fall in love. As the line between pretending and reality begins to blur, hidden truths, family expectations, and impossible choices threaten to tear them apart. Sometimes, the biggest risk isn't signing the contract... It's giving your heart away.

In the era of slave trade, Nana Kwame, a young prince in Ayinda Kingdom in West Africa, sold into slavery, faced the most horrible treatment. He suffered throughout his days in a cage, a dungeon and in a ship; up until the day the slave ship that held him captive docked at a harbour in South Carolina. His life took a new turn and he was promised to be returned to his homeland. But will that be possible? Note: This story is based on the time period of slavery and some parts may contain elements of slavery abuse and sufferings. However it's not about racism. I'm not a supporter of racism. It's about living together at peace with all men, as well as loving them. Book cover made by @jettmanas ©All rights reserved

Nigeria in the mid-1990s is gripped with the terror and oppression of a military dictatorship. These are dark days, where no one is safe, no matter how highly placed, especially for honest people. Children have grown up, living in terror; never knowing what it means to speak or act freely. Poverty, fear and insecurity are a daily routine. Ten-year old Cecil 'Cee-Cee' Obigwe's short life is now bleak. His father was a former top official in the military government, who is arrested for treason. His mother, a famous writer is also arrested for defending her husband. Destitute, and abandoned by friends, Cecil is forced to leave his cultured, wealthy home to Glory Town, a run-down, crime-ridden estate. Cecil chafes at his misfortune, withdrawing into himself and getting into fights at school. He befriends a mysterious girl, Bukky 'Boots' Wellington, who perfectly understands him, and has an unnatural maturity. He idolises her as an elder sister and guide. Enjoy their adventures!

Zee, a young lady desperate to secure love concludes that she has to secure a proposal before Valentine's. The plan is simple, go back to the past and pick from her exes but how possible is that? Mini is secretly hoping for a proposal from her maybe abusive or not abusive boyfriend. Miss Sharp cares for one thing only, achieving her career goals but she's hiding a soft side.

As a young 17-year-old, David would like nothing more than to goof around with his friends, ask the girl he likes out and sit around a dinner table with his family. With no memory of the last time they did this, he seems to be living on a dream trying against odds to hold his family together. David is bent on his goal to love his father till he turns his life around and show his sister that persistent love can change anyone. Soon enough he realises that plans no matter how tight can break. Sara has been running for a long time. She can barely remember why she started or what she's aiming for. One thing she's certain of - Jim is at fault. At the speed she's maintained all her life, she's missed more than she realises and when her brother returns to their lives suddenly, she fights the urge to know more, to dig deep and figure out some long-buried emotions. Mike's life has comprised of jail terms, running, hiding and searching. When he meets a young woman, he finds purpose and passion in his otherwise bland life. Now the question is, will he have enough time to run back, uncover truths and search for the right things before it's too late? The loss of his wife brought Jim lower than ever. In his grief, he turns away from his children sowing deep hurt and resentment. In a sudden move to correct his mistakes, he seems to have forgotten how to do anything right. Will he get the chance to soothe his children's hurt or is his destiny already written in the stars?

We all have our ups and down moments,were all depressed at some point in our lives!. But there are some who deal with depression on a daily basis, people who live a life of pain. They need our help,our attention,our care,even if they don't deserve it!. Cole has been assigned to take care of Billie,a young woman traumatized by a childhood memory that has left her with high suicide tendencies.He must be careful what he does and says around her because one wrong word or action could lead to her suicide. Even though Billie and Cole are two very different people,Cole begins to realize he has more in common with her than he thought after he went through some painful moments himself. Now,they'll be each other's keeper,eachother's best friend!. And just when Billie seems to be getting better,An unpleasant memory from her past resurfaces causing Billie's Suicidal tendencies to rise. What would Cole do?. What would BILLIE do?. Would Cole be able to help Billie face her demons and save her life? Or would she do the unthinkable. 'Listen before I go' is inspired by a song of Billie Eilish's that has the same name. its main theme would be to create an awareness that Depression is real! Mental health issues are real! and there are people out there,young people that are suffering from these conditions who need our help!, our attention,our care!.

Stella Anderson a beautiful young girl who moved all the way from London to Ghana with her family for a fresh start after a terrible incident. In the eyes of the world Stella is just your regular teen with a killer accent but, everyone has their own skeletons in their closet. Stella was doing well keeping hers until Eric Adebayo came along. Eric Adebayo, golden boy of Kingston high. Excellent grades and face no girl could resist. After being grouped together with Stella,Eric realizes that there is more to her than her pretty face and accent and is determined to find out Highest ranking: #10 ghana 3/03/21 #3 African culture 2/03/21 #8 black author 3/03/21 #2 Accra 2/03/21 #3 projectghana 2/03/21 #3 Ghanaian 2/03/21

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This story is a spinoff from Mr Right and Mr Right Now ... Natalia is young, beautiful and ruthless and she's just 19years old, the heiress of EON Global and the perfect child raised from 2 years to take after her father as CEO. Her toughness is working for the company until it begins to break her and break the things around her. Then she disappears! Her father Michael Eyong is distraught. Her estranged mother Lenora reappears. Michael and Lenora are forced to confront their past mistakes and maybe in doing so, they would find a clue to why their daughter has disappeared. Maybe, they would find their way back to each other.

In the search for truth and identity, he finds horrible secrets and scandals instead. Segun's destiny unfolds, showing him his true identity in clips but can he handle the responsibilities it came with? When the whole picture becomes clear, it isn't choosing between the rock and the hard place. It is either true love or family.

The book dusty sapphires is a book that mirrors the life of a Nigerian young girl "Donna" whose confidence and view towards life is altered by the loud tribal marks covering her skin greedily and her domineering father whose ultimate say did cost her a fortune.what happens when the work of the tribal marks fails and she is left to face life in a cruel shade?.... read to find out! Kwasei,a Ghanian young man determined to find his brother after his sudden disappearance into the wild.,Being in a state of choosing between the devil and the red sea ,he's forced to make a decision he knew would change his life forever .would there be a twist of fate in his journey? Or do you think there's something fishy about Donna and kwasei??🤔🤔 Read to get exciting details about the book

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Not your regular romance novel. Nana Kwame Sarpong is at crossroad. Losing his wife after giving birth to their beautiful daughter, Serwaa Sarpong. What is he going to do now? Gwendolyn Arthur just finished with her tertiary education and has started her service at Lyran Decor Palace. How is she going to meet Nana Kwame Sarpong and what will happen? Hope you enjoy😊. Resemblance to any one or anything living or dead is coincidental. Kindly read, share, vote and comment.

Long before kings ruled the highlands of Nubara, twelve tribes lived in fractured peace - each guarding their borders, their languages, and their grudges. But when visions stir in the hills of Timbo, one boy is chosen not by sword or crown, but by a voice in the wind. Jekai, son of a wandering mother and a philosopher father, is no warrior. Yet with his shepherd's staff and the guidance of Imam Siaka Turay, he calls the scattered tribes to unity. At his side stands Maisee Dukuly, peace broker of the Mandingo, and Nyany Gray, the fearsome Loma warrior who trusts no throne. But in the shadows, betrayal sharpens its blade. As griots sing of kingdoms that never were, and drums fall silent in sacred cities, the future of a land depends on whether twelve ancient peoples can learn to become one kingdom - or fall as twelve graves. A sweeping African epic told in the language of the ancestors.