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The Queens, the Mission and the Oath! ‘I said where did you get this?’ Georgina yelled again. Nwamgbeke grabbed back the photograph from Georgina. ‘Which kind of intalacassion is that?’ …

We’d like to take today out to provide answers to some of the most common questions we receive about submissions to our site. 1. Who owns the copyright to stories …

by Olawoyin Tolani Mustapha They have taken over our streets Sons of a thousand fathers they are Their faces masked, hands stained with death Their bags full of explosives, in …

SIX Madam Angela Ujunwa Ilonna is a peculiar woman. Over the years, she’s seen more changes in her person and personality than anyone could ever boast of. Many years ago, …

Eleventh Base Entertainment is bringing Xmas funfair in another level with XANTA CRUISE – Uncensored. It’s a night to mingle and merry with distinguished friends, colleagues and celebrities. A night …

by Victor Uma 1. Ola – The Tale of a Young Moon Maiden Ola tells the story of Ola-edo, the unfortunate moon maiden of Odu. In this epic fantasy tale, …

The Emancipation of Nwamgbeke – 2 ‘Kolo…ko…koloko…ko—’ Nwamgbeke continued to stammer. She was on the plastic chair, eyes fixed into the open Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary on the table before …

by Obioma Okafor This is a small story about my sister. Our oldest actually. There was a time she used to be an angel. I mean this literally. She was …

by Victor Uma    I am Igbo,   But I’m human first. I am Hausa, But I’m human first. I am Yoruba, But I’m human first. I am a Christian, …

In March 2013, a brutal sectarian violence erupted in the Central African Republic. The crisis began when mostly Muslim Seleka forces overthrew the government and unleashed a wave of violence, …

Wins are calculated from readers’ shares and comments. 1. Most Read Story of the Month – Hormones by Diane (Nigeria) 2. Most Shared Story of the Month – The Sarah …

FIVE As soon as she saw him off to the gate, she turned and started back into the house. Her steps were hurried, her heart pumping fast. Inside, she sped …

by Daniel Nkado Usually, what we do here is storytelling and not political analysis or the likes. But with the recent turmoil in the country, the protests and all, I …

The Emancipation of Nwamgbeke – 1 ‘How dare you wear my blouse?!!!!!!’ Georgina yelled. ‘Solly,’ Nwamgbeke said. ‘I not know is your own.’ Georgina thrust her palm to Nwamgbeke’s face. …

The DNB Monthly Awards recognizes the most powerful and awe-inspiring stories published every month on our site. Monthly Awards post comes up on DNB Stories on the first day of …

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Sometime in June 2012, there was a beauty pageant in a small town in South Africa. In Kuruman, a town in the Northern Cape Province with about 13,000 inhabitants. Kuruman …

by Victor Uma Today, as we join Google Incorporation in the celebration of Lucy, we decided to bring to you beauty straight from the African wild! Lucy is the skeleton …

FOUR ‘Have you ever imagined a fairer version of you?’ he asked, staring softly at her. They were on the bed, naked and exhausted, when he raised his chin on …

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A Vigil for Georgina ‘Where is she?’ Loveth asked, staring at Nwamgbeke. ‘I know?’ Nwamgbeke said. She gestured. ‘No be here I keep am before I lock the door?’ ‘You …

by Carl Uke Umuato village has a huge achi tree located at the centre of the village square. The tree talks at midnight. Every Umuato native is aware of this …

by Troy Onyango “Your mother was never a good wife to me!” “Shhh! Stop, father, don’t say such things…” “Why not? Uh? Tell me why a man cannot say if …

by Staff writer In 1904, Ota Benga was kidnapped from Congo and taken to the United States, where he was exhibited with monkeys. His appalling story reveals the roots of …

by Ogunro Temiloluwa   “Babe, today is the day!” Tope screamed excitedly into the phone. “I can feel it deep down in my heart already! He just sent his driver …

THREE He sat down beside her and her fragrance filled his nostrils. In the fresh scent, she appeared edible. A sweet tasty fruit. A ripe yellow mango perhaps, because he …

Who’s Tom and Who’s Jerry? Georgina pushed the door open. Nwamgbeke was setting her bag at the corner of the wardrobe. ‘Hey, you,’ Georgina called. Nwamgbeke turned to her. ‘Nne, …

by Daniel Nkado  I love my husband very dearly. Absolutely. I married him a poor fat fool. Against all their advices and questions. Life was miserably hard, but I didn’t …

by Izuchukwu ‘Zeus’ Okpala A cripple was arrested in connection with stealing a generator. When brought to court, the Judge said to him, “Upon looking at you, I have seen …

by Phil Lesedi The Sarah Baartman story is a story every African woman should know. Sometime in the late 18th century, Sarah Baartman was working as a slave in Cape …

We sincerely apologize for the sudden and unnotified break. It was due to issues beyond our control. On Friday, just some minutes to midnight, we were raided by hackers from …

by Diane As I watched him walk out my door that morning, slow and reluctant in motion, his shoulders slumped in defeat, I felt very miserable. The door shut behind …

by Talius Dike In a family of 6, Nkoli was youngest and the only girl. Her father had died when she was just 7 and for the past 9 or …

by Gloria Ezeh Hello, DNB Mamas and Papas!!! Levels have changed! Gbeki is now a roommate! We know it was a huge surprise on Saturday with the unveiling of our …

by Daniel Nkado I have always wanted my husband and me to try something new in bed. Over the years our sex life has grown boring. Very boring. Most times …

TWO Two days later, he stopped Anita in front of their department building and asked her about her friend. How and why she had managed to come to George’s low-class …

Wins are calculated from readers’ shares and comments. 1. Most Read Story of the Month – The Awkward Way I Met My Husband by Mrs Ozioma A 2. Most Shared …

A New Kind of Queen One of the men opened the jerry can they were carrying and sprinkled petrol all over the car while his mate flicked the lighter on. …

by Daniel Nkado Ngozika sat in front of her door, mulling over her life. Again. She had just called Mama in the village and they haven’t seen where to borrow …

by Daniel Nkado   I’d like to start this piece with a little story about my grandmother. I am Igbo. While growing up we had what we call ifo ifo. …

NINE Before he left the house that morning, Rose had reminded him again at the door. ‘Remember, you must not drink the juice with them,’ she’d told him. ‘Make sure …

by Carl Uke This is the second company Kachi would be visiting in a day to apply for a job. He was already tired when he arrived at the gate …

ONE Book written by Daniel Nkado The first time he set his eyes on her, he did not like her. At all. He felt she talked too much and even …

by Daniel Nkado Before I met you, I was on the verge of giving up. I thought I had lost it all. There wasn’t a single thing sustaining my very …

The opening episode of the newest season of Roommates premieres on DNB Stories next week. It was a terrible fate for our beloved roommates last week after their plan went …

by Daniel Nkado Obiozo is a big-headed fat bully. He is the horror of every new kid at school. I know what I passed through the time I first arrived …

by Daniel Nkado The first time I saw him, it was his eyes that captivated me. Even before he stood from his chair and started toward my table, I’ve noticed …

EIGHT Florence returned to the city with Nwamgbeke. Since Ikechukwu’s death, Nwamgbeke has not remained her usual sprightly self. She was slow and rarely talked. Florence on the other hand …

by Talius Dike Ebuka and Nneka have been married for 3 years now. Though to them, it seemed like 33 years. It is obvious that love has finally been lost …

Hello, DNB Mamas and Papas. Our next chapter story is Entangled. Entangled tells the story of a young couple in love who find themselves trapped in a messy complication. Entangled …

by Mister Santos   This happened at school way back in 2007. Before I continue, please know that Franco was and still is a great friend. He just did what …

The Showdown April opened the door. A bruised and swollen-eyed Gift stared back at her. A frown covered April’s face. ‘What are you doing here?’ she asked. ‘April, please, I …

A doctor hurried into the hospital after being called up for an emergency surgery. He quickly changed his clothes and went straight to the surgery block. Outside the door of …

by Staff writer Compiled by Victor Uma for DNB Stories: *** 2Face Idibia – Africa The Lion and its roar – Africa Agbani Darego – Africa The Great Hole – …

SEVEN It was some minutes past 11 in the night. Samson was already asleep on his bed when the knock came. He tossed to the other side and in his …