Yoruba Stories

> Kang Mia didn't choose to leave Seoul. > But when her dad said "We're moving to Lagos," she packed 2 suitcases and an open heart. > > From "Less talking more working" to "Eh ehn ah, Koreans are beautiful ooo!" > From kimchi to jollof, from K-pop to Afrobeats. > > At Starlight Dance Academy, Mia finds 5 Nigerian sisters who teach her how to dance, how to pray before food, and how to call a new country home. > There's puff puff in the kitchen, dance battles in the studio, and TikToks in the courtyard. > And somewhere between Grace's catering class and her brother's surprise visit... Mia realizes home isn't a place. > It's the people who tell you to "shine your eyes." > Welcome to Lagos.

Beneath the crowded streets of Lagos lies another world. The Juju World. Once, it was united under one man-the Jagaban. Feared by the three tribes. Respected by spirits. Powerful enough to end wars before they began. Then... He vanished. No body. No farewell. Only a note claiming he was "too young" and wanted to enjoy life. His disappearance shattered the balance of the Juju World. Old rivalries returned. Blood stained the land. And a new law was born: **No member of the Juju World shall marry outside their tribe.** Everyone obeyed... Except Chidi Chetachukwu. An Igbo juju man who chose love over fear and married Adunni, a Yoruba woman. Together, they fled the Juju World, hoping to give their twin children a normal life. But the Juju World never forgets. Years later, Christian Chetachukwu wants nothing to do with spirits, tribes, or the world that stole his father. He just wants to survive. Unfortunately... In the Juju World, destiny is never a choice... it is a sentence. Ancient promises, forgotten powers, and a war that has waited for generations have already chosen him. And somewhere in the shadows... The Juju clans prepare for War.

Deep in an African forest, is a small village locked away from the world by mountains put up to protect its people. And in this village, is a teenage fireball. Ajinke. A young teenager with a heart of gold and a soul burning with sweet flames. Without a mother or father, she's been able to fend for herself, but her life is taken into a whirlwind of drama and romance, when the soon to be crowned king, takes a liking to her, and decides against all odds and her will, to make her His Queen. Will Ajinke be able to find her way out of this royal entanglement, or is her ' unprepared ' self going to be queen?

A simple business deal between the CEOs of Jackson & Co. and Westway Enterprises-I think not. Lucas Jackson is done placating stakeholders who constantly complain about his son Roman's reckless lifestyle. He's brilliant at what he does, but brilliance doesn't excuse scandal. Something-or someone-needs to ground him. Morenikeji Adedoyin is a grieving widow with two brilliant yet troubled children. Her son inherited multiple companies from his father but knows nothing about business. Her daughter, Moremi, is driven, successful, and entirely uninterested in love. Since the death of her husband, Morenikeji has been haunted by one fear: dying and leaving her children unprepared for the real world. When Lucas calls to offer condolences on the passing of an old friend, an unexpected idea is born: a marriage of convenience between their children. Roman needs discipline. Adetunde needs a mentor. Moremi needs purpose beyond the boardroom. Their parents need peace of mind. And all it takes is turning Moremi into His 𝓨𝓸𝓻𝓾𝓫𝓪 Bride. But when hearts get involved, deals get messy. And this contract might be the one thing none of them can control.

Hanifa Damilola Adeyemi had everything figured out, graduate, work, move on. Love was no longer part of the plan. Not after betrayal taught her that trust was something easily broken. But fate has a way of interrupting even the most carefully written plans. On an ordinary morning in Kano, a glance from a keke window connects her to a man she has never met... yet somehow, he remembers her. For two years, Rayyan Bello carries the memory of a girl he saw in traffic-quiet, fleeting, unforgettable. He tells himself it was nothing. Until it becomes everything. When life moves them both to Abuja, paths cross again in ways neither of them expects. She is rebuilding her life. He is certain he has found the one Allah placed on his path long ago. But love is not always about finding someone. Sometimes, it is about learning to trust again. A halal Nigerian romance about faith, healing, family, and the quiet ways Allah writes two hearts back together.

She graduated with a First Class. She believed that would be enough. So did her widowed mother. So did the neighbours who celebrated her success as though poverty had finally packed its bags. But Lagos had other plans. Four years after graduation, Omotola's degree is gathering dust, hospital bills are piling up, her mother's health is failing, and three younger siblings are looking to her for the miracle everyone promised education would bring. Every rejection tests her resolve. Every new day demands another sacrifice. When an unexpected job offer finally gives her a way forward, Tola discovers that survival is only the beginning. In a world where ambition comes with hidden costs, loyalty is tested, love arrives when she's least prepared for it, and success demands more than hard work, she'll have to decide how much of herself she's willing to give before she finally starts living for herself. Beholden is a deeply emotional Nigerian contemporary novel about resilience, family, ambition, love, betrayal, and the quiet strength of first daughters who carry everyone else's dreams while struggling to protect their own.

"Only someone like me would have wanted to know the truth. Even if it had nothing to do with me." Kaliah Oni is a quiet girl trying to blend in the crowd. Little did she know, once she gets tangled in the games and gimmicks of DeTre Sanders...there is no escape.

When it comes to the matter of love, it is either you do or you die.

The protagonist, a regular teenager who lives to believe her father is one of the few politicians with integrity. Why her mom is separated from her dad remains unknown to her. He has proven to be a good man all these years. Each character are in their own world, dealing with different issues. They all have one thing in common- they are either threatened by a person or circumstance. Political balderdash, emotional blackmail, highschool drama and unplanned meetings. How would each character deal with their ordeal?

Every one can relate to that overjoyous feeling of finishing high school. Can't wait to graduate finally be free and thrown into the world. That was how Nifè felt waiting desperately for the day of her graduation unknown to her that she would regret that day so much.

"They say JOY IS ETERNAL", but for Titilayo, it feels like a fading memory." Sixteen-year-old Titilayo is a girl of simple dreams and quiet beauty, the eldest of three, a daughter of the soil, a pride to her father and the steady hand her pregnant mother relies on-tucked away in the heart of her little community. Naive and sheltered by the traditions of her home, she believes that life follows a predictable rhythm-until the rhythm breaks. In a quest for a greater tomorrow, a series of devastating events shatters her world. Titilayo is uprooted from everything she knows and thrust into the cold, unfamiliar reality of life she never imagined . From the vibrant warmth of her village to the harsh, unforgiving landscapes of a world she never asked to see, she must navigate more than just a new language. She must face the tragic facts of survival, betrayal, and the loss of her innocence. Can a girl raised on sunshine and simplicity survive the winter of the soul? Or will the challenges of life finally break the joy she was named for?How does she carry the weight of a family when she's lost her own way home?

The description of this book is honestly self-explanatory (I guess 😌). After reading so many amazing books on Wattpad and discovering a lot of incredible writers , especially Nigerians I'm super proud of .I decided to give back to the WattNaija community. I'm not a writer, but I am an amazing reader, and this is my own little way of contributing. I'll be dropping honest reviews of books I've read on Wattpad and recommending the really good ones for you to check out. I'm also open to reading requests, as long as your book is completed. Update (a year later): I've decided to start doing my reviews from a Nigerian reader's perspective, so expect a lot more focus on how the books connect with us, our culture, and our vibes.

The day my grandmother died, I became a burden. The day I left my father's house, I thought my story had ended. The day I met him, Allah showed me it was only beginning.

A short story that sheds light on how a dysfunctional home can cause consequences in the lives of innocents - told through one.

Step into a world beyond the ordinary, where love's tapestry weaves together threads of family, friendship, and the struggle against haunting shadows. Meet Ese, a girl of captivating complexity, whose introverted nature belies an intriguing soul - an essence that catches the eye of Seyi, our enigmatic Yoruba protagonist. Their journey begins innocently enough within the confines of a school, yet innocence quickly gives way to a narrative far from it. Long before realization dawns, desire for one another pulsates beneath the surface, entangled in a web of secrets, stubbornness, loyal friends, and complex family ties. Amidst the heart-pounding narrative, expect cliffhangers that leave you breathless, tender moments that plunge you into a sea of emotions, and shadows so deep they'll draw you into an emotional abyss. Traverse the captivating pages to witness Ese and Seyi's love blossom, as they transform into warriors, battling against all odds to nurture their love. The story poses a question: Will their journey be an unending beginning, or will it come to an unforeseen end? Prepare to embark on a journey through the nuanced layers of a breathtaking romance that transcends the ordinary, painting a vivid portrait of love, courage, and the relentless pursuit of happiness.

The story of a young man who would become one of the greatest military leaders of Ilu-Nfe.

Ameena had not planned on getting her world turned upside down when she agreed to attend her college best friend's wedding on the other side of the country where she has never been to before. Finally, Ahmad has agreed to marry the woman his mother chose and all hell broke loose when he met Ameena. Will family values, traditional and cultural differences hinder their hearts desire to be one?

"Adetola, your light... It calls me." ~Me. • • • Welcome! This is a Nigerian-themed short story, I'm guessing you already know that from the cover and tags. Setting: It is set in Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife, Osun, Nigeria. Word Count: 1500 words - 2000 words. • • • This is a product of my imagination, resemblance to any of the characters- which are by the way just two- is coincidental. PS: This was written from a guy's POV Do not copy my work, I'll catch you. Definitely.😌 If you're still reading this, I love you. You may proceed. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did writing it. (You've probably seen this so many times but let's pretend this is the first time😂) Okay, bye❤.