Nigeria Stories

Amira Gidado had her future planned. Finish medical school. Marry the man she loved. Build the life they had dreamed about together. But one decision from her family shattered everything. Forced into a marriage she never wanted, Amira finds herself becoming the wife of Muhammad Bashir Dantata a wealthy widower still haunted by the memory of his late wife and devoted to the little daughter she left behind. From the moment she enters his home, she feels like an outsider living in someone else's life. His late wife's presence lingers in every room, every memory, and every comparison. To make matters worse, the man she never stopped loving refuses to completely let her go. Ibaad never wanted another marriage. Amira never wanted him. Bound together by duty rather than choice, they agree to keep their distance. But as days turn into months, silent acts of kindness, shared heartbreak, and an unexpected bond with a little girl begin to change everything. Just when their walls start to crumble, secrets from the past, family betrayals, and the return of old feelings threaten to destroy the fragile connection growing between them. Because sometimes the heart chooses one path... And fate chooses another. Fated Heart

Zaria Chukwuma has always known where her life is going-or at least, she thought she did. Fresh out of Oxford and standing at the beginning of everything she's worked for, a trip to Milan is supposed to be a break before real life begins. Then she runs into Tobi Adewale, a familiar face from a childhood she thought she'd left behind. One unexpected reunion becomes something harder to ignore, and suddenly Zaria's carefully planned future doesn't feel quite so certain. Because growing up means making choices. And sometimes, not everything goes according to plan. Author's Note & AI Disclaimer This story, including its original concept, characters, plot, relationships, themes, and creative direction, was conceived by the author. Artificial intelligence was used as a creative tool during parts of the writing process, including assisting with drafting, phrasing and editing of scenes. AI was used to support the author's creative process, not to replace it. The final story reflects the author's ideas, decisions, revisions, and creative vision.

Labari ne akan wasu yara mata guda biyu, waɗan da mummunar ƙaddara ta auka musu har ta kai su ga gidan yari.

THE BIG MOLUE-A Lagos Comedy Adventure Welcome aboard the Molue - Lagos' loudest, wildest, most unpredictable yellow bus. Every ride is a battlefield of noise, laughter, arguments, miracles, disasters, and pure survival. Meet Skinny, the conductor with a voice louder than the engine. Meet Alhaji, the silent driver who speaks only when destiny demands it. Meet Mama Bola, herbal queen and part‑time preacher. Meet Sergeant, the police officer who never pays fare but always causes trouble. Together with a rotating cast of chaotic passengers, they turn every journey into a comedy show you can't forget. From flying goats to surprise inspections, from broken seats to celebrity rumors, from pothole acrobatics to emotional confessions-this bus has seen everything. And when the Molue reaches its final stop, one truth becomes clear: This isn't just a bus. It's a family. If you love fast‑paced humor, unforgettable characters, and the beautiful madness of Lagos life, climb aboard. Hold tight. Laugh hard. And prepare for GBAGAM! moments you'll never forget.

At eight years old, Yemi is cast out of her Yoruba village because her illness is mistaken for a curse. Years later, she discovers the power of her voice through storytelling and returns home as a published writer, determined to turn her painful past into hope, healing, and change.

"Being disillusioned is realizing that the boy you changed your religion for did not love his god as much as you thought...and he'll never love you either." A writer is not only characterized by their bestselling novel. A writer is somebody who dreams with their eyes open, that creates entire worlds with a pen and paper (or these days, a keyboard). But most of the time, writers are just storytellers. And I have got a couple stories to share with you. This anthology depicts how I have grown as a writer and I hope it inspires you to never give up, to never think your writing is "bad" and to just keep telling your story. You may read this book in any order- skip some stories or poems or whatever. In the end I just hope you enjoy.

Mystery

In a country where faith is inherited, not chosen, love is the one rule no one is allowed to break. She fell in love at first sight-quietly, carefully, and alone. He never noticed her. His heart was already tied to someone else, and his life was guided by expectations older than both of them. They come from different worlds divided by prayer mats and church pews, by family names and whispered warnings. A Muslim boy raised to honor tradition. A Christian girl taught to believe in forever. What begins as a passing glance slowly becomes stolen moments, unsaid words, and a bond neither of them planned for. Loving each other means disappointing their families. Choosing faith means losing the one person who feels like home. And in a society where love is judged by religion, every choice comes with a cost. This is a story about first love and second chances. About faith, fear, and the courage it takes to choose your own path. About the kind of love that doesn't ask for permission-only patience. Because some loves are hidden. But some are forbidden. COVER PHOTO: Photo belongs to its respective owner. Found via Pinterest. No copyright infringement intended.

In a world divided by war, five great nations have spent generations drowning in hatred, betrayal, and bloodshed. Awlama, the legendary Child of Thunder, was separated from her family as a child and raised by a mysterious warrior who taught her to master her extraordinary powers. When she returns home after ten years, she discovers that the peace her people long for is on the brink of collapse. As ancient Rings of unimaginable power resurface, kingdoms march to war, friendships are shattered by betrayal, and old secrets change the fate of nations. Along the way, Awlama reunites with her long-lost twin sister, Agyivye, forcing both of them to choose between revenge and a future built on peace. Meanwhile, a gifted prince named Akologi descends into darkness in his desperate search for recognition, setting in motion events that could destroy the world. With breathtaking battles, ancient prophecies, powerful warriors, magical abilities, and unforgettable twists, Chronicles of Awlama is an epic African fantasy about family, sacrifice, destiny, and the courage to break the endless cycle of hatred. When the fate of the Five Great Nations hangs in the balance, can two sisters become the peace the world has been waiting for? Power will divide them. Destiny will unite them.

Everyone saw Aisha's smile. No one knew the pain she carried. One unexpected tragedy turned her perfect life upside down, leaving her to fight battles she never imagined. Just when hope seemed lost, she crossed paths with Jameel Turai a cold billionaire CEO who had long ago locked his heart away. Two broken souls. One unexpected love. But can love heal wounds that fate created? A story of faith, heartbreak, family, healing, and a love worth fighting for.

*KUSKURE* Wasu kurakuran ba da gangan aka yi su ba, Wasu kuma ana yi ne saboda neman soyayya, neman 'yanci... ko kuma kawai neman wanda zai nuna _Kai ma kana da muhimmanci a cikin rayuwa_ Sunanta *INAAYA* Yarinya marainiya da ta girma a gidan da ta kasa tantance matsayin ta, rukon ta ake ko ko yar gidan ce itama? An raba ta da dangin mahaifiyarta, An tauye mata 'yancin ta, an hana mata nutsuwa Har ta fara yarda cewa... ba ta da kowa, ba Wanda yake bukatar ta, ita ba tada amfani ma a duniyar. Watarana sai kawai ya tsaya a gaban ta *Hashim* Saurayin da ya fara kallonta ba a matsayin yarinya marainiya ba... amma a matsayin _mace_ Ya koya mata dariya. Ya koya mata bude baki har tayi magana Ya koya mata cewa watakila akwai wanda zai iya son ta. Amma soyayya ba koyaushe take zuwa a lokacin da ya dace ba. Domin Inaaya tana da shekara goma sha shida kawai A ranar da asirin ta ya tonu, Wayar da ta boye, Sakonnin da Hashim ya turo bai kamata a gani ba Maman Safar ta gani. Soyayyar da ba ta san inda zata kai ta ba. Sai Abba ya yanke hukunci. AURE. Ba a tambaye ta abin da take so ba. Ba a ba ta lokacin fahimtar abin da ke faruwa ba. Kawai Abba yace... _Ba dai soyayya kika zaba ba? To aure zan yi miki_ Amma da wa? Hashim? Ko wani daban?... A gefe guda kuma akwai *Zunnura* Mace mai shekaru talatin da uku da ta dade tana jiran nata lokacin. Da farko bata yarda da aure ba... _kana da mata?_ _eh Ina da ita!_ Ta shata layi tsakanin ku, Kwatsam sai ta hadu da Aliyu, a soyayyar shi sai ta manta Ashe ita bata son Mai mata. A nashi bangaren Yana da HABIBA, wadda zata iya yin komai akan mijin ta HABIBAr da ya cewa idan taji Yana maganar budurwar tasa a Nemo malamai ayi masa rukiya shafar aljanu ce.. Babu Wanda ya fada mata Aliyun ta zaiyi aure, sai da ta shiga TikTok sai suka fada mata Soyayya. Kishi. Raunin yara. Iyaye. Da kurakuran da suke bin mutum har bayan ya girma. KUSKURE.

Imagine living a life VOICELESS *HIDDEN *ALONE That's Ilhaam's world. A girl with a broken heart. A voice longing to be heard. A love that will change everything. She is Ilhaam Bello Abdullahi He is Anwar Ahmad Jada After losing her voice in a childhood accident, Ilhaam learned to survive in silence. People call her boring, nerdy, too quiet - but inside her is a storm of feelings no one has ever truly seen. And then there is Anwar Ahmad Jada. A man who, on the surface, has everything - brilliance, wealth, respect. A renowned cardiothoracic surgeon, admired by many, he lives a life of order and control. To the world, he is confident, untouchable, the man who saves lives without hesitation. But beneath that polished exterior lies a heart that has long refused love. To him, marriage is a burden, affection a distraction. He has convinced himself that no woman could ever see past his status into the man he really is. Behind his walls lies a quiet loneliness he would never admit. Until Ilhaam. The girl with the fractured voice becomes the one person who unsettles him, who challenges his certainty, who teaches him that brokenness does not mean unworthy. With her, he begins to see that some hearts don't need saving - they need understanding. Anwar saves lives every day, but can he save himself? Can he heal Ilhaam, or will she heal him? She lost her voice. He found his love. Together, they'll write a story louder than words. Because sometimes, the heart speaks louder than a thousand voices.

My grandma has one rule: Never touch the drum in the locked room. I thought it was just superstition. Until I beat it once. Now it beats every night at 7:14pm from under my bed, calling my name.

"Darkness doesn't always hide. Sometimes, it blinds." *** Emmanuella Orinomwen Ignenedion. Meticulous. Pristine. Disciplined. Clean. A wonderful assistant pastor to my father's mega-church. That is the script I feed to the world. To my parents, I am the perfect, submissive daughter. But that is only what they are permitted to see. They have never heard the screams silenced by the fire. Or the nightmares' golden promise of unyielding terror. For a long time, I preferred it that way. I buried my survival inside a tight-knit bubble of schedules. Out of sight, out of mind. But my clockwork existence shattered the moment Mary forced her way into my orbit. Unpredictable. Uninvited. An eye that saw what no one else had seen. And she made me see too. Darkness. Gross darkness that fueled my father's church. A rotting ledger of hidden cash, stolen lives, and an ancient malice hiding right beneath our pristine marble floors. With her, I realized: Words can be as thick as knives. Smiles as thin as paper. And blood can ripple as cold as deep water. Holiness or piety is not by mere words or appearance. Because I know, now better than anyone, that anything can be faked. As even the devil masquerades as an angel of light. I spent my life blind to the abyss in my own home. This is the story of how I stopped pretending. Note: mentions of some triggering content in this book

THE WRITER'S NIGHTMARE What if the greatest discovery of your life was never supposed to be discovered? John is an intelligent Nigerian student whose life changes when he leaves home for a scholarship in Las Vegas. A new country, a new university, new friendships, and Gwander, the girl he first meets at the airport, make his new life feel like the beginning of something extraordinary. Then John discovers a hidden room inside the university. Inside is an ancient book written in a language no one can identify. Months later, John finally cracks its code. It is called The Book of Creation. But it isn't an ordinary book, and it isn't simply an Illuminati book. Its pages contain knowledge about blessings and curses, wishes and fantasy, science, eternity, sins, rituals, time, powers, gods, existence, life, and realities beyond human understanding. The more John reads, the more disturbing the mystery becomes. Some things described in the book sound impossible. Others sound strangely familiar. And somehow, John's own life seems to be connected to its pages. As secrets surrounding the university begin to unfold, John must question everything he thinks he knows about his family, his friends, his future, and even reality itself. Then something happens that changes everything. John wakes up. The life he remembers may never have happened. The university. The book. The people he met. The secrets he uncovered. Was it all a nightmare? Or was his nightmare trying to tell him something? Because sometimes the most frightening question isn't what you saw in your dream. It's what happens when you wake up and discover that the dream was real.

When Nuzha receives a message from a stranger who got her number through a mutual friend, the last thing she expects is to fall in love. Zavian is confident, charming, and living miles away. Nuzha is a baker with strict parents, a secret relationship, and a university admission that takes her far from home. What starts as a simple conversation quickly turns into late-night calls, shared dreams, and a connection neither of them can ignore. But love is never easy. Distance tests them. Insecurities threaten them. Misunderstandings leave scars. And just when Nuzha thinks she knows everything about the boy she loves, a phone call from a girl named Amina changes everything. With secrets coming to light and trust hanging by a thread, Nuzha must decide whether their love is strong enough to survive the truth. Can two hearts stay aligned when miles, secrets, and life itself keep pulling them apart? A story of love, distance, trust, heartbreak, and finding your person when the odds are against you.

She wanted a peaceful term. Instead, she got jealousy, lies, and a knife pointed at her back. Fake friends. Corrupt authority. Dangerous secrets. They tried to ruin her. They almost did. But they forgot one thing - she was done being the victim

Every rainy Tuesday, a lighthouse appears on Eleko beach for people lost in love. Amina has dated Tunde for 8 months without ever meeting him. Inside, the Keeper shows her what she missed and what she could have. She has 2 Tuesdays to choose: keep waiting, or go find him.

Seven boys. One street in Lagos, Nigeria. One football. One dream. Good luck, Anu, Ebube, Favor, Uche, Promise, and Mohammed grow up playing football together on the dusty streets of Lagos, promising each other that one day they'll become professional footballers. Their lives change forever when they're discovered by Sporting CP and move to Portugal, where they fight through homesickness, sacrifice, and relentless competition. After earning Portuguese citizenship and choosing to represent Portugal, they catch the attention of Liverpool, who signs all seven friends in a historic transfer. Together, they dominate world football, win countless trophies, claim Ballon d'Ors, lift two FIFA World Cups with Portugal, and become legends of the game. But fame and success also bring fierce rivalries, difficult choices, and the challenge of staying true to the promise they made as children. As husbands, fathers, and football icons, they never forget where they came from. Returning to Lagos, they build schools, hospitals, football academies, and a stadium on the very street where their journey began-proving that the greatest victory isn't just lifting trophies, but inspiring the next generation. Some dreams change your life. One dream changed the world.

Just a beautiful love story between a graduate trainee and her sweet boss.