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Ogumba: Land Of The Forgotten

The arrow whizzed past the heads of the maids and found its mark, the audible thwack elicited a sigh from the hearts of the young women who had stood there with their…

Pebbles

The sky had taken on an unusual color, almost as dark as Ivie’s mood. The market women looked up, fearing the imminent downpour, and tried to shuffle between getting their wares to…

AfroGist: 14 People Share Their Heartfelt Letters to Heaven

Death is an inevitable part of human existence. But still, it’s one of those things that has the potential to rend one’s heart to pieces, especially when it hits too close to…

AfroGist: 8 People Share Their Unforgettable Love Stories

We have all been in relationships or found love. While it worked out for some, for some others, it didn’t quite work out due to several reasons. Between the relationships that worked…

AfroGist: 13 Real-Life Stories on Worst First Date Experiences

have you ever gone out with someone who wouldn’t stop talking about themselves? Or someone who wouldn’t keep their hands to themselves? You’re not alone. Read experiences of others in this interesting Afrogist episode.

What Happened To Annabelle

The investigator stared deeply into my eyes as if daring me to tell a lie. He wants the truth, and I can’t give it. I took a deep breath, trying to recollect…

Dada: Baby Boys And Dreadlocks

“His name was Ezenwa and he had dry matted hair, just like me!” I have always known that I was not an ordinary child. Apart from the fact that Mother would always…

The Lockdown

The streets were bare, devoid of any trace of human life. It was like those country movies where you could hear the sound of the wind whistling and rattling the doors of…

Granny Grunday: Born on a Blissful Monday

Evelyn Samantha Grunday, christened as Mary Aurora Grunday was not entirely a monster. With news flying around, all she wanted to do was climb into her bed and sulk all day. As…

How To Spot A Mermaid

The water pulsed around the figure of a woman with long dark hair. From a distance, it appeared as though she was searching the water for something. The rising sun spread its…