African Horror Stories
African Horror Stories
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Nigerian Story: Mami Wata, The Marine Spirit
African Horror Stories
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.
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Ethiopian Story: Bouda - The Case Of The WereHyenas
African Horror Stories
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
African Horror Stories
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.

Nigerian Story: The Devil's Music
African Horror Stories
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.

Ethiopian Story: Saved By Lions
African Horror Stories
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.
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Nigerian Story: Dogs See Ghosts
African Horror Stories
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.
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Ethiopian Story: The Mysteries Of Dallol
African Horror Stories
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

Nigerian Story: Oroma The Headless Hairstylist
African Horror Stories
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

South African Story: Highway Sheila
African Horror Stories
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

Zimbabwean Story: NyamiNyami The Angry River God
African Horror Stories
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
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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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