Stories are...
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Stories are...universal. Stories are...what connects us as humans. Stories are...identities. Stories are...how cultures are formed and preserved. Stories are...a many splendoured (and sometimes sordid) thing. Stories are what I’d like to share with you every week. Stories written by Nigerian writers and authors.
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36. It's 3:42am and Hunger Woke Me Up
Stories are...
07/05/23 • 9 min
"Anyone who has ever struggled with poverty knows how extremely expensive it is to be poor.” - James Baldwin -
This weeks story was written by Esther Michael.
For more of her stories, visit her Medium page @Sommiewrites.
Connect with Esther on Instagram @sommiewrites and on Twitter @Sommmie__.
I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?
Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.
If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!
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13. The Twin
Stories are...
12/28/22 • 7 min
Ijeoma needs to buy Tom-Tom from her closest Naija store. There’s just one problem - the store keeper is a lecherous git!
This week’s story was written by Ugomma Okorougo.
Connect with her on Instagram @drUgo93
I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?
Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.
If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!
And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.
108. A Luckless Day
Stories are...
08/14/24 • 17 min
"A good day is a good day, a bad day is a good story. At the end of the day, it's all good." - Unknown -
This week's story was written by Esther Eiyegbeni.
For more of her work visit @zeliescribbles on WordPress.
And connect with her on Instagram @ose_zelie, on X @OseZelie, on Facebook @Zelie07 and on LinkedIn @Esther Eiyegbeni.
I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?
Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.
If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!
And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.
82. You Must Collect
Stories are...
03/27/24 • 5 min
Stories are...responses, rationale and irrational alike.
This week's story was written by Mariam Alayande.
For more of her stories, visit www.mariamalayande.com. Purchase her book 'Only If You Look In The Mirror'.
And connect with Mariam on Instagram @mariam.alayande, on LinkedIn at Mariam Alayande and on YouTube @mariamalayande.
I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?
Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.
If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!
And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.
104. The Good Neighbour (Part 4)
Stories are...
07/25/24 • 20 min
Stories are...thickening plots.
This weeks story was written by Kesiena Olunwa.
For more of her stories and to connect with her, visit her Instagram page @fictiononlyng.
I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?
Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.
If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!
And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.
83. No Be All Of Us Normal (Part 1)
Stories are...
04/03/24 • 13 min
Tori...na how clap take enter dance!
This weeks story was written by Immanuel Táiyéwò Fáwolé.
For more of his stories, visit his Medium page @itfawole.
And connect with him on Instagram @itfawole, on X @itfawole and on LinkedIn @Immanuel Táiyéwò Fáwolé.
I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?
Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.
If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!
And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.
131. Ìyábò
Stories are...
01/08/25 • 19 min
Tori...na the things wey we no know, wey we come know now.
This weeks story was written by Agnes Ogundipe.
For more of her stories, visit Medium @agnesisbusywriting.
And connect with Agnes on Instagram @agnes_ogundipe.
I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?
Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.
If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!
And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.
12. Death To Love
Stories are...
12/21/22 • 5 min
"Love did not hurt you. It is someone who does not know how to love who hurt you. It's important you do not confuse the two." - Nena
But don’t you dare go anywhere near Ugonne’s mother, Nkechi with that kind of talk. If you do, you are OYO!
This week’s story was written by Chidinma Nnalue.
For more of her stories, visit Chidinma Nnalue.
Connect with her on Instagram @chidinma_viviann.
I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?
Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.
If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!
And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.
42. Scarred Face
Stories are...
08/16/23 • 9 min
"They said all dreams come true. They forgot to mention that nightmares are dreams too." - unknown -
This weeks story was written by Mmenyene Akpan.
Connect with Mmenyene on Social Media as per the details below -
Instagram: @mmenyene_b.o
Twitter: @meeben_
I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?
Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.
If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!
And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.
98. Layers
Stories are...
07/03/24 • 10 min
"Life is in layers, live well inside them all." - Unknown -
This week's story was written by Somtoochukwu Benedict Ezioha.
For more of his work visit his Medium page @sommypan.
And connect with Somtoo on X @sommy242pan.
I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?
Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.
If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!
And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Stories are... have?
Stories are... currently has 143 episodes available.
What topics does Stories are... cover?
The podcast is about Fiction, Podcasts and Arts.
What is the most popular episode on Stories are...?
The episode title 'Trailer' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Stories are...?
The average episode length on Stories are... is 11 minutes.
How often are episodes of Stories are... released?
Episodes of Stories are... are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Stories are...?
The first episode of Stories are... was released on Sep 30, 2022.
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