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
A researcher recounts a terrifying experience in Cairo, bringing home a supernatural entity known as Um Al Ghula that haunts their life.
10 Nov 2024
Ethiopian Story: The Ghost of Axum
This episode explores the Ethiopian legend of The Ghost of Axum, recounting a listener's life-altering experience during a visit to Axum.
3 Nov 2024
Nigerian Story: The Witch's Feast
This episode delves into an old Nigerian superstition about the dangers of accepting food in dreams, revealing the eerie consequences.
3 Aug 2023
South African Story: The Castle of Good Hope
This episode explores the haunted history of South Africa's Castle of Good Hope, delving into the ghostly encounters reported within its ancient walls.
2 Mar 2022
Ethiopian Story: Bouda - The Case Of The WereHyenas
This episode explores the Ethiopian Bouda legend, a creature that has terrorized Ethiopians for decades, revealing the cultural impact of this mythical werehyena.
7 Jan 2022
Nigerian Story: My Experience with the Bunk Shaker
A listener recounts their chilling personal experience with the bunk shaker and Lady Koi Koi in Nigeria, revealing the enduring power of local folklore.
10 Nov 2021
Nigerian Story: Mami Wata, The Marine Spirit
This episode explores the Nigerian story of Mami Wata, a marine spirit who evokes fear, revealing the cultural significance and impact of this African legend.
9 Oct 2021
South African Story: Pinky Pinky
This episode explores the South African urban legend of Pinky Pinky, a half-human creature haunting women's bathrooms and terrifying generations.
24 Sept 2021
Nigerian Story: The Devil's Music
This episode of "African Horror Stories" explores a lesser-known Nigerian tale, revealing the deadly consequences of carelessly leaving shoes out at night.
12 Aug 2021
Ethiopian Story: Saved By Lions
This episode recounts the Ethiopian story of a young girl's kidnapping and purported rescue by lions, exploring the tale's circulation and origins.
29 Jul 2021
Nigerian Story: Dogs See Ghosts
A storyteller recounts a terrifying experience with ghosts witnessed by dogs in Nigeria, exploring the supernatural beliefs prevalent in African folklore.
14 Jul 2021
Ethiopian Story: The Mysteries Of Dallol
The podcast host explores the eerie ghost town of Dallol in Ethiopia, revealing the unsettling mysteries that shroud its abandoned state.
17 Jun 2021
Nigerian Story: Oroma The Headless Hairstylist
The podcast host explores the Nigerian legend of Oroma, a beautiful girl who removes her head to style her own hair.
26 May 2021
South African Story: Highway Sheila
The podcast host recounts a chilling South African urban legend about Highway Sheila, a ghostly figure haunting the roads of KwaZulu-Natal, offering a glimpse into local folklore.
18 May 2021
Zimbabwean Story: NyamiNyami The Angry River God
The podcast host recounts the Zimbabwean story of NyamiNyami, a river god angered by the construction of the Kariba Dam, detailing the mysterious events that followed.
3 May 2021
Nigerian Story: The Bush Baby
The podcast host narrates a personal encounter with the Bush Baby, a prominent urban legend in Nigeria, offering listeners a glimpse into common student experiences.
21 Apr 2021
South African Story: The Origin of The Tokolosh
The podcast host explores the terrifying origins of the Tokolosh, a creature that continues to frighten South Africans.
5 Apr 2021
Nigerian Story: The Origin Of Lady Koi Koi
The podcast host explores the Nigerian story of Lady Koi Koi, a beautiful teacher turned ghost, who instills fear in students and roams boarding school hallways.
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
8 ratings
Spotify
4.8 / 5
77 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 35 / 100
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Engagement
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