Got a story to tell? We want to hear it.
DNB Stories Africa is the home of Black Culture, Queer Truths, and Global Voices. We are committed to building liberated queer futures through story, culture, and shared community power.
We are always looking for fresh, bold, and authentic voices to join our diverse family of contributors. Whether you are a seasoned journalist, a fiction writer, or just someone with a powerful personal experience, there is a space for you here.
Please read the guidelines below carefully before hitting “Send.”
What We Are Looking For
We accept submissions in the following categories:
1. Fiction (Short Stories & Flash)
We love stories that reflect the modern African and Black experience. We are particularly interested in:
- Genres: Romance, Thriller/Suspense, Drama, and Queer Literature.
- Vibe: Stories that hook you from the first paragraph. We want relatable characters, sharp dialogue, and unpredictable twists.
- Word Count:
- Flash Fiction: 300 – 800 words.
- Short Stories: 1,000 – 3,000 words.
2. Opinion & Cultural Commentary
Have a hot take on a trending topic? We want well-argued Op-Eds on:
- LGBTQ+ issues (“Queer Truths”) and dating dynamics.
- Nollywood, Afrobeats, and Pop Culture.
- Social issues affecting the Black community (Gender roles, Politics, Diaspora life).
3. True Life & Personal Essays
These are first-person accounts of real events.
- Confessions: Anonymous or signed stories about secrets, relationships, or family drama.
- Memoirs: Moving stories about overcoming trauma, mental health struggles, or finding love.
- Note: If you wish to remain anonymous, please state this clearly in your email.
What We Do NOT Want
- Hate Speech: We have zero tolerance for homophobia, racism, sexism, tribalism, or religious intolerance.
- Plagiarism: Your work must be 100% original. We check everything.
- AI-Generated Content: We value human voices. Please do not send us articles written entirely by ChatGPT or other AI tools. We can tell, and they will be rejected.
- Previously Published Work: Please only submit content that has not been published elsewhere (including on your personal blog), unless we explicitly agree otherwise.
Submission Rules
- Format: Send your work as a Word Document (.doc/.docx) attachment or paste it directly into the body of the email. Do not send PDFs.
- Editing: By submitting, you agree that our editorial team may edit your work for clarity, grammar, tone, and length. We will not change the core message of your story.
- Bio: Please include a short bio (50 words max) and a photo of yourself (optional) to be published with your post. Include your social media handles if you want readers to find you.
Rights & Compensation
- Copyright:
- You retain the copyright to your work. However, by submitting, you grant DNB Stories Africa a non-exclusive license to publish, promote, and archive your work on our website and social media channels.
- Payment:
- Currently, we do not offer monetary payment for unsolicited submissions. Contributors receive a dedicated author profile, exposure to our global audience, and promotion across our social media channels. If in the future this policy changes and we begin offering payment to contributors, this will be made known on this page.
How to Submit
Ready to get published?
- Send your email to: submissions90@yahoo.com
- For sponsored post enquiries – message danielnkado@gmail.com
- Subject Line: Please use the format:
SUBMISSION: [Category] - [Title of your piece]- Example: SUBMISSION: Fiction – The Boy Who Loved Rain
- Example: SUBMISSION: Op-Ed – Why Dating in Lagos is a Sport
- Response Time:
- Due to the volume of submissions we receive, we may not be able to reply to everyone. If you do not hear from us within 21 days, please assume we are unable to publish your piece at this time, and feel free to submit it elsewhere.