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African Horror Stories

African Horror Stories

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This podcast brings to you a collection of scary stories from all over Africa. Are they real or just myth? You'll have to ask the scared student, the passer-by or even the crying child who all swear by what they saw #reallifemeetsfiction

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11/10/21 • 7 min

You may have heard of mermaids, but have you heard of Mami Wata? In this story you get to find out just why she strikes fear in many hearts.

If you have had any encounters or experiences with these stories, or if there are any other scary African stories you would like to hear, please send an email to africanhorrorpodcast@gmail.com

Want to support the podcast? You can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesmthrtold

For African Folktales, check out Stories Mother Told: African Folktales. Available on all platforms.

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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03/02/22 • 8 min

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Today's story is one from Ethiopia. This story is about a creature that has plagued Ethiopians for decades and brought terror to so many kids. The Bouda.

If you have had any encounters or experiences with these stories, or if there are any other scary African stories you would like to hear, please send an email to africanhorrorpodcast@gmail.com

Some resources about Bouda:
https://inthedarkair.wordpress.com/tag/bouda/
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/monster-mythology-werehyena

Want to support the podcast? You can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesmthrtold

For African Folktales, check out Stories Mother Told: African Folktales. Available on all platforms.

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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South African Story: Pinky Pinky

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10/09/21 • 3 min

Today's story is about Pinky Pinky. A half human half creature that lives in women's bathrooms and has scared South African women for generations.

If you have had any encounters or experiences with these stories, or if there are any other scary African stories you would like to hear, please send an email to africanhorrorpodcast@gmail.com

Some places to read about Pinky Pinky:
https://horrorfuel.com/2017/09/14/world-urban-legends-pinky-pinky/
https://www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/art-artists/your-childhood-myth-tormentor-pinky-pinky-comes-to-life-in-this-conceptual-imagery-series-photos/
https://www.jhblive.com/Stories-in-Johannesburg/article/the-legend-of-pinky-pinky/7567
https://brill.com/view/book/9789087904432/BP000005.xml#:~:text=Pinky%20Pinky%20is%20an%20urban,and%20boys'%20toilets%20at%20school.

Want to support the podcast? You can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesmthrtold

For African Folktales, check out Stories Mother Told: African Folktales. Available on all platforms.

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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Nigerian Story: The Devil's Music

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09/24/21 • 3 min

Today's story is one of the lesser known ones. Did you know that if you leave your shoes scattered at night and find them next to your bed the next morning, it just might be your last day on Earth? Well after this story you will understand this.

If you have had any encounters or experiences with these stories, or if there are any other scary African stories you would like to hear, please send an email to africanhorrorpodcast@gmail.com

Want to support the podcast? You can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesmthrtold

For African Folktales, check out Stories Mother Told: African Folktales. Available on all platforms.

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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Ethiopian Story: Saved By Lions

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08/12/21 • 3 min

Today's story is a pretty popular one. If you've been on the internet for a while you may have seen this story floating around at some point. It is the story about a young girl who was kidnapped but saved by Lions in Ethiopia.

If you have had any encounters or experiences with these stories, or if there are any other scary African stories you would like to hear, please send an email to africanhorrorpodcast@gmail.com

Places to read:
https://medium.com/chameleon/the-kidnapped-12-year-old-girl-rescued-by-lions-e921f311b55d
https://www.indiatoday.in/fact-check/story/fact-check-old-controversial-story-of-african-lions-saving-a-girl-surfaces-again-1478427-2019-03-15
https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna8305836

Want to support the podcast? You can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesmthrtold

For African Folktales, check out Stories Mother Told: African Folktales. Available on all platforms.

Kindle Unimited Free Trial (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3vbcokm

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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Nigerian Story: Dogs See Ghosts

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07/29/21 • 4 min

You may have heard about how dogs see ghosts, or maybe you haven't. Well today's story is about how my friend Daniel and I witnessed the scariest sight of our life.

If you have had any encounters or experiences with these stories, or if there are any other scary African stories you would like to hear, please send an email to africanhorrorpodcast@gmail.com

Want to support the podcast? You can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesmthrtold

For African Folktales, check out Stories Mother Told: African Folktales. Available on all platforms.

Kindle Unimited Free Trial (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3vbcokm

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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07/14/21 • 6 min

In today's story we head to Ethiopia and the ghost town of Dallol and find out exactly why it is called a Ghost town.

If you have had any encounters or experiences with these stories, or if there are any other scary African stories you would like to hear, please send an email to africanhorrorpodcast@gmail.com

Want to support the podcast? You can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesmthrtold

For African Folktales, check out Stories Mother Told: African Folktales. Available on all platforms.

Kindle Unimited Free Trial (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3vbcokm

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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06/17/21 • 3 min

In today's story I will be talking about the legend of Oroma, the beautiful girl who made her own hair by taking off her head.

If you have had any encounters or experiences with these stories, or if there are any other scary African stories you would like to hear, please send an email to africanhorrorpodcast@gmail.com

Want to support the podcast? You can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesmthrtold

For African Folktales, check out Stories Mother Told: African Folktales. Available on all platforms.

Kindle Unimited Free Trial (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3vbcokm

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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05/26/21 • 5 min

In today's story I will be sharing my an encounter that was shared with me by a friend. This story is all about Highway Sheila, a ghost that has been terrifying the residents of Chatsworth in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

If you have had any encounters or experiences with these stories, or if there are any other scary African stories you would like to hear, please send an email to africanhorrorpodcast@gmail.com

Some Sources:
https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/sheilas-myth-still-haunts-hell-highway-387093
https://ghostsandstories.com/highway-sheila.html
https://www.sapromo.com/lifestyle/highway-sheila-have-you-heard-about-higginsons-famous-ghost/

For African Folktales, check out Stories Mother Told: African Folktales. Available on all platforms.

Kindle Unimited Free Trial (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3vbcokm

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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05/18/21 • 5 min

In this episode, I will be telling you about the NyamiNyami and how the building of the Kariba Dam in Zimbabwe separated him from his wife. The sequence of events from this story is one of the most interested recorded cases of unexplainable events.

If you have had any encounters or experiences with these stories, or if there are any other scary African stories you would like to hear, please send an email to africanhorrorpodcast@gmail.com

Some Sources:
https://www.victoriafalls-guide.net/african-mythology.html
https://www.wozzaworks.com/index.php/the-story-of-nyaminyami/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_onQXUoqJqs

Kindle Unimited Free Trial (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3vbcokm

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

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FAQ

How many episodes does African Horror Stories have?

African Horror Stories currently has 14 episodes available.

What topics does African Horror Stories cover?

The podcast is about Stories, Mythology, Fiction, Kids & Family, Drama, Horror Stories, Podcasts, Stories For Kids and Horror.

What is the most popular episode on African Horror Stories?

The episode title 'Nigerian Story: Mami Wata, The Marine Spirit' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on African Horror Stories?

The average episode length on African Horror Stories is 5 minutes.

How often are episodes of African Horror Stories released?

Episodes of African Horror Stories are typically released every 16 days.

When was the first episode of African Horror Stories?

The first episode of African Horror Stories was released on Apr 5, 2021.

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