African Horror Stories

African Horror Stories

Author: African Horror Stories Language: English Episodes: 18
Gather round, but maybe leave a light on. African Horror Stories is a collection of eerie tales drawn from the rich and vast tapestry of the continent, shared in the voices of those who claim to have lived them. Each episode immerses you in a different narrative, where the line between everyday life and the unexplained becomes dangerously thin. You’ll hear from the university student hurrying home after dark, the trader on a lonely road, or a family recounting the strange sounds from the old baobab tree. These aren't just ghost stories; they're deeply woven into place and culture, feeling as real as the dirt underfoot. The podcast doesn't just aim to frighten, but to connect listeners to a different kind of storytelling tradition, one where suspense builds through personal testimony and local legend. It’s crafted to be gripping for older kids and adults alike, turning family listening time into a thrilling, shared experience. The question lingering in every shadowy corner isn't just about what went bump in the night, but whether some truths are too strange to be mere fiction. So, settle in and decide for yourself where the myth ends and the memory begins, as these chilling accounts unfold naturally in each episode.
Episodes
Nigerian Story: Dogs See Ghosts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:30
You may have heard about how dogs see ghosts, or maybe you haven't. Well today's story is about how my friend Daniel and I witnessed the scariest sight of our life.If you have had any encounters or experiences with these…
Ethiopian Story: The Mysteries Of Dallol [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:25
In today's story we head to Ethiopia and the ghost town of Dallol and find out exactly why it is called a Ghost town.If you have had any encounters or experiences with these stories, or if there are any other scary Afric…
Nigerian Story: Oroma The Headless Hairstylist [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:37
In today's story I will be talking about the legend of Oroma, the beautiful girl who made her own hair by taking off her head.If you have had any encounters or experiences with these stories, or if there are any other sc…
South African Story: Highway Sheila [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:16
In today's story I will be sharing my an encounter that was shared with me by a friend. This story is all about Highway Sheila, a ghost that has been terrifying the residents of Chatsworth in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.…
Zimbabwean Story: NyamiNyami The Angry River God [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:09
In this episode, I will be telling you about the NyamiNyami and how the building of the Kariba Dam in Zimbabwe separated him from his wife. The sequence of events from this story is one of the most interested recorded ca…
Nigerian Story: The Bush Baby [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:37
In this episode, I will be telling you about the Bush Baby and my own experience with this creature. The Bush Baby is one of the most popular urban legends in Nigeria and every student has either heard of or heard from t…
South African Story: The Origin of The Tokolosh [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:00
In this episode, I will be telling you about the origin of the Tokolosh (Tokoloshe, Tikolosh, Hili, Gilikango). This creature terrifies South Africans till this day and from this story it is quite obvious why, I would be…
Nigerian Story: The Origin Of Lady Koi Koi [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:31
In this episode, I will be telling you about the origin of Lady Koi Koi, or Madam Koi Koi as she is known in some parts. The beautiful teacher turned scary ghost, who has instilled fear in students all over Nigeria and w…