
Nigerian Story: Mami Wata, The Marine Spirit
11/10/21 • 7 min
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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 [email protected]
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.
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 [email protected]
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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South African Story: Pinky Pinky
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 [email protected]
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.
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Today's story was sent in by a listener and is a personal encounter with the bunk shaker and Lady Koi Koi
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 [email protected]
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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