DNB Stories Africa is a vibrant digital media platform that initially focused on Nigerian entertainment, lifestyle, and human interest stories, providing engaging content for a primarily African audience.
Following the founding editor’s relocation to London around 2021, the platform underwent a significant evolution, becoming a more inclusive and globally oriented space. This shift amplified elements that were present but less prominent earlier, steering toward content that resonates with diverse, international readers.
Key changes include:
- Expanded LGBTQ+ Coverage: A heightened emphasis on queer experiences, identity, and advocacy, particularly in African and diaspora contexts. Recent articles explore topics like queer burnout, sexual fluidity, and community pressures, offering supportive and insightful narratives for underrepresented voices.
- Diverse Storytelling: An increase in personal essays and narratives that delve into intersectional identities, social issues, and human experiences, moving beyond traditional entertainment to address deeper societal themes.
- Broader Cultural Lens: Content now integrates not only Nigerian and African perspectives but also influences from diasporic life in places like the UK, fostering a cosmopolitan view that bridges continents and cultures.
This transformation reflects a deliberate expansion of the blog’s editorial mission—from a Nigerian-centric hub for entertainment and lifestyle to a dynamic platform that amplifies both African and global voices, with a special spotlight on underrepresented communities like the LGBTQ+ diaspora.
Through this lens, DNB Stories Africa continues to inspire empathy, cultural understanding, and connection in an increasingly interconnected world.
Got a queer story, lived experience, or cultural take that needs a platform? We want to hear from you. Reach us through the Contact Form or DM us on social — we prioritise respectful, trauma-informed submissions.
Rights Notice
All content published on DNB Stories, including fictional and true‑life pieces, is the exclusive property of DNB Stories Africa. No portion of any story may be reproduced, distributed, or published on any platform or in any medium without prior written consent from an authorised DNB editor. Unauthorised use will be treated as infringement.
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If you believe content has been used without permission, please contact our editorial team with the URL, a description of the infringement, and proof of ownership so we can respond promptly.
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By submitting work to DNB Stories, contributors grant DNB Stories Africa exclusive publication rights for the accepted piece. Republishing, redistribution, or reproduction of the story in whole or in part is prohibited unless expressly authorised in writing by a DNB editor.
Contact Emails
- Contact email: danielnkado@gmail.com —for proposals, partnerships, or media enquiries.
- Submissions: submissions90@yahoo.com —fiction submissions, editorial pitches, queer stories, lived experiences, or cultural takes.
- Contact Form — All kinds of enquiries.
Please allow up to 5 business days for a reply. If you haven’t heard from us after that, feel free to message again.
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