African and Black Queer Experience and Public Education
The DNB Stories’ fundamental philosophy is to showcase “art with a soul”—works that move beyond mere aesthetics to possess profound depth, integrity, and a vital connection to the human condition.
The Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria share a rich culture centred on philosophy, spirituality, and communal values. Our fundamental way of seeing and interpreting the world rests heavily on three …
Keeping One’s Hand Straight in Igbo Culture: Integrity, Ikenga & Trust Read More
In addition to being one of the most-listened-to singers of her time, Taylor Swift also boasts one of the most passionate fanbases in the entertainment world—affectionately known as Swifties. From …
Why Swifties Stay Loyal—Fans share why they love Taylor Swift Read More
New London, 3020 In the neon-drenched sprawl of New London, 3020, the air hummed with the electric buzz of hovercars and the synthetic laughter of holograms. The city was a …
Gay Fiction: The Last Top in 3020 Read More
Written by Timi Sanni In my tribe, there’s a proverb about the grass and two elephants. I don’t remember it now, but I remember the sound father’s hand made on …
‘Between Two Elephants at War’ – A touching African flash fiction about violence Read More
A short story by Daniel Nkado Our compound has gone lonely. It is always like this every Christmas, or its Muslim equivalent, when neighbours travel with everything living they own, …
How I spent my Christmas day in Nigeria Read More
Copyright © Daniel Nkado 2014 All rights reserved. The reproduction or utilization of this work in whole or in part in any form now known or hereafter invented is forbidden …
Ola – The Tale of a Young Moon Maiden by Daniel Nkado Read More
Written by Daniel Nkado Ever since I turned 14, nothing has remained as it previously were for me. A few years back I cared less about what I had on …
Short Story: The Magician! Read More
by Daniel Nkado The motorcycle stopped just in front of the gate. I got down and handed the man N500. “Aunty, make I keep the change?” he said, smiling as …
Short Story: Coming Back! Read More
Written by Daniel Nkado I met him the day I went for an interview at Lekki. It was a stupid useless interview. Even before I stepped into the company premises, …
Love Story: Americana! Read More
Written by Daniel Nkado It is the year 3012. There are no longer forests in Nigeria. The few wildlife that has managed to survive now roam about the streets, weak, …
Short Story: Greenland Read More
by Daniel Nkado This is not my story. No, it isn’t. It’s actually my father’s, the way he told it to me. Unlike most babies, I wasn’t born in a …
Short Story: My Father’s Story Read More
Written by Daniel Nkado In our compound Nneka is known for one thing: Screaming. And she screamed only at one person: Her husband. He is tall and slim, a quiet …
Flash Story: Independence Day at Ginika’s Compound Read More
by Daniel Nkado I grew up listening to neither Michael Jackson nor Diana Ross. I was already 16 when we first had electricity. The loud buzzing of an alarm clock …
Short Story: My Little Village Life Read More
by Daniel Nkado Her skin is as dark as coalHer eyes black as tamarindNose straight and dividedLike the double gong Her hair grew thick and darkHer neck long and strongShe …
African Poem: My African Beauty Read More
Written by Daniel Nkado Lately, the Uzekwe family has been plagued with a lot of misfortunes. Barely two months after Papa died, their eldest daughter failed to make it out …
Fiction: The Silent Witch Read More
Written by Daniel Nkado When Chibuzo won a scholarship to study in the UK, his parents were their happiest. When he returned, years after, with a foreign degree, a glossy …
Fiction: African Juju Read More
by Daniel Nkado I once had a girlfriend. We called each other Bestie Poyoyo. We were in the same school, in the same class, lived in the same room. We …
Short Story: Bestie Poyoyo! Read More
Written by Daniel Nkado Her name is Angela—a tall, pretty girl with glowing dark skin. We had become friends the same week I moved into the compound. As common among …
Short Story: The Prostitute Bride Read More
Written by Daniel Nkado It’s a dream I have been having for a very long time now. It is a sinful one, I know, but I’d rather dwell in it. …
Short Story: My Merman Read More
ONE Book written by Daniel Nkado He may have lived long ago, but tales of him will hardly ever depart our hearts. They were tales every grandfather told to their …
Ebubedike and the Desertlings of Uforo – 1 Read More