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by Fadeelat Adeyemi Ini and Tiwa have been married for five years now. Despite having graduated from OAU School of Pharmacy two years before their wedding, Ini remained a housewife. …
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by Fadeelat Adeyemi Ini and Tiwa have been married for five years now. Despite having graduated from OAU School of Pharmacy two years before their wedding, Ini remained a housewife. …
Flash Story: The Switch Read Moreby Andrew Ifeatu Jennifer He pushed the window back to receive fresh air as the bus sped off the wet road. His face wore a reminiscent smile as he thought …
Short Story: The Things that Happen on the Highway Read Moreby Daniel Nkado The door opens. Philomena walks in. She looks dull, or sad, or annoyed. Or all three. “Mama, good evening,” she mumbles. Mama raises her face from her …
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Entangled – 11 Read MoreThe Wrong Fish ‘Fire! Fire! Fire!’ Georgina started to scream first. April and Loveth immediately took a cue and joined her in screaming. ‘Fire! Fire! Fire!’ ‘The gas store is …
Roommates 3: Episode 10 Read Moreby Prosper Articles like this posted on DNB Stories represent only the views of the writer and not the opinion of DNB Stories. *** I was inspired to write this …
Musings: Why are People so Desperate to Have Babies? Read Moreby Daniel Nkado Uzo got down from the tricycle, sweaty and frustrated. A light wind blew across and some of the papers in the folder in his hand flew …
Flash Story: Pressure Read Moreby Daniel Nkado I was looking at the mangoes in the fruit rack of the supermarket when I heard his voice. ‘Those are very acidic, you know that,’ he said. …
Short Story: Ahmed Read MoreTEN BUY COMPLETE STORY HERE
Entangled – 10 Read MoreA Party To Remember – 2 April was not really in the mood of meeting people. She rarely responded to the numerous ‘Hi’s’ and ‘Hello’s’ she was getting with something …
Roommates 3: Episode 9 Read Moreby Gloria Ezeh and Daniel Nkado Since her wedding in 2008, Monica Ibezim had always had a template for birthing. She wants to have three kids. Just three, and they …
Flash Story: Keeping Up With The Kardashians Read MoreWins are calculated from readers’ shares and comments. 1. Most Read Story of the Month – Americanah (In-House)2. Most Shared Story of the Month – My Memorable Lagos Trip by Onyinye …
DNB December 2015 Awards!!! Read MoreNINE BUY COMPLETE STORY HERE
Entangled – 9 Read MoreA Party To Remember – 1 ‘Who is giving me shoe na?’ Nwamgbeke said again. Again, none of her roommates behaved as though they’d heard her. All of them were …
Roommates 3: Episode 8 Read Moreby Carl Uke Chioma sat on the edge of her bed, fiddling with the brown envelope in her hands. She was too scared to open it, for she knew the …
Flash Story: Abortion Gone Sour Read Moreby Daniel Nkado I was on my way to Kano. It was a Sunday. The driver was speeding. Most of the passengers were screaming, telling him to slow down. But …
Short Story: The Day I Died Read MoreEIGHT Professor Ilonna took another sip of his tea and returned the cup back to the saucer. He pushed his chair back a little and stood. As soon as the …
Entangled – 8 Read MoreAnonymous My name is Samson [not real name] and this is my story. Sometime in 2010, the same year I finished Youth Service, I met a girl that I really …
Life Story: My Life, My Pain Read MoreThe Return of Madam Lee-Lee ‘Do you still have the picture?’ April asked. Loveth nodded. ‘I sent it to my e-mail that evening. I can download it now.’ ‘Please do,’ …
Roommates 3: Episode 7 Read Moreby Victor Uma DNB Stories is all about powerful stories and there’s no better contributor to the magical aura in our stories than the extraordinary characters described in them. This …
10 Most Memorable DNB Characters of 2015! [Pictures] Read Moreby Daniel Nkado DNB Love Stories are more suited for adults. *** Read the first part of Americana HERE. *** BUY COMPLETE STORY HERE.
Love Story: Americana – 2 Read Moreby Daniel Nkado Shoulders so strong they could carry the weight of the world Yet heart so gentle it fills the air with inexplicable comfort A thousand pain and one …
African Poem: Only A Woman! Read Moreby Andrew Ifeatu Jennifer Being employed in a new generation company is not beans like my college roommate would say. I stared into the small plastic mirror I had in …
Short Story: Margaret Thatcher Read MoreSEVEN Adaeze opened the door and ran to the gate. But she didn’t see him outside. She waved down an approaching bike and jumped on top. A small distance away, …
Entangled – 7 Read Moreby Onyinye Precious I arrived the park that morning with the excitement of someone travelling to Lagos. At the ticket selling spot, I bought my ticket and started loitering about …
Life Story: My Memorable Lagos Trip Read MoreThe 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?’ …
Roommates 3: Episode 6 Read MoreWe’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 …
Announcement: About DNB Submissions Read MoreWritten 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 Moreby 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 …
African Song: Terrorists on Rampage Read MoreWritten 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 MoreSIX 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, …
Entangled – 6 Read MoreEleventh 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 …
Sponsored: Xanta Cruise Xmas Funfair! Read Moreby Carl Uke Sometime in 2008, I was offered admission to study Civil Engineering at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka. As a newly admitted student, it was required of me …
Life Story: Sometime in 2008 Read Moreby 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, …
5 DNB Books You Should Read Before the End of 2015! Read MoreThe 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 …
Roommates 3: Episode 5 Read Moreby 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 …
Flash Story: A Crazy World Read Moreby 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, …
DNB Gallery: #BeHuman Read MoreIn 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, …
Know Africa: The One That Stood Read MoreWins 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 …
DNB November 2015 Awards!!! Read MoreFIVE 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 …
Entangled – 5 Read Moreby 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 …
We Don’t Need a Biafria Republic to Become Biafrans! Read MoreThe 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. …
Roommates 3: Episode 4 Read MoreThe 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 …
Announcement: About DNB Monthly Awards! Read Moreby Daniel Nkado BUY COMPLETE STORY HERE.
Love Story: Madam Caro Read MoreSometime 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 …
Know Africa: The Story of the Short-term Queer Queen Read Moreby 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 …
10 Most Beautiful African Animals Read MoreFOUR ‘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 …
Entangled – 4 Read Moreby Joy Amaka O BUY COMPLETE STORY HERE.
Love Story: Phillip! Read MoreA 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 …
Roommates 3: Episode 3 Read Moreby 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 …
Flash Story: The Talking Tree Read Moreby 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 …
Short Story: Father’s Shame Read Moreby 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 …
Know Africa: The Ota Benga Story Read Moreby 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 …
Short Story: The Ring Read MoreTHREE 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 …
Entangled – 3 Read Moreby Hilary I haven’t been to church in a long while and sincerely I am not keen on church lately because I have some doubt. Today I decided to go …
Life Story: On the Road to Church Today Read MoreWho’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, …
Roommates 3: Episode 2 Read Moreby 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 …
Flash Story: My Dear Husband Read Moreby 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 …
Joke: The Generator Thief Read Moreby 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 …
The Sarah Baartman Story Read MoreWe 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 …
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