African Horror Stories

Episodes

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  Egyptian Story: The Mother Ghoul 09.05.2025 8m

   A trip to Cairo was meant to be research. Instead, I brought something back—something that still whispers at my window. This is the story of Um Al Ghula. If you have had any encounters or experiences with these stories, or if there are any other scary African stories you would like to hear, please send an email to africanhorrorpodcast@gmail.comWant to support the podcast? You can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesmthrtoldFor African Folktales, check out Stories Mother Told: African Folktales. Available on all platforms.Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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  Ethiopian Story: The Ghost of Axum 10.11.2024 5m

  Today's story is one from Ethiopia. In this episode, we dive into the legend of The Ghost of Axum. This is an account of how a listener's visit to Axum changed his entire life. If you have had any encounters or experiences with these stories, or if there are any other scary African stories you would like to hear, please send an email to africanhorrorpodcast@gmail.comSome resources about the Ghost of Axum:https://inthedarkair.wordpress.com/tag/bouda/https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/monster-mythology-werehyenaWant to support the podcast? You can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesmthrtoldFor African Folktales, check out Stories Mother Told: African Folktales. Available on all platforms.Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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  Nigerian Story: The Witch's Feast 03.11.2024 8m

  In this episode, we explore the eerie consequences of an old Nigerian superstition: never accept food in your dreams. If you have had any encounters or experiences with these stories, or if there are any other scary African stories you would like to hear, please send an email to africanhorrorpodcast@gmail.comWant to support the podcast? You can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesmthrtoldFor African Folktales, check out Stories Mother Told: African Folktales. Available on all platforms.Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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  South African Story: The Castle of Good Hope 04.08.2023 8m

  Today's story is one from South Africa. This story is about the oldest colonial building in South Africa and all the ghosts that inhabit it.If you have had any encounters or experiences with these stories, or if there are any other scary African stories you would like to hear, please send an email to africanhorrorpodcast@gmail.comSome resources about the castle:https://www.castleofgoodhope.co.za/https://thelittlehouseofhorrors.com/castle-of-good-hope/https://www.matiemedia.org/the-ghosts-of-the-castle-of-good-hope/Want to support the podcast? You can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesmthrtoldFor African Folktales, check out Stories Mother Told: African Folktales. Available on all platforms.Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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  Ethiopian Story: Bouda - The Case Of The WereHyenas 03.03.2022 8m

  Today's story is one from Ethiopia. This story is about a creature that has plagued Ethiopians for decades and brought terror to so many kids. The Bouda. If you have had any encounters or experiences with these stories, or if there are any other scary African stories you would like to hear, please send an email to africanhorrorpodcast@gmail.com Some resources about Bouda: https://inthedarkair.wordpress.com/tag/bouda/ https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/monster-mythology-werehyena Want to support the podcast? You can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesmthrtold For African Folktales, check out Stories Mother Told: African Folktales. Available on all platforms. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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  Nigerian Story: My Experience with the Bunk Shaker 07.01.2022 4m

  Today's story was sent in by a listener and is a personal encounter with the bunk shaker and Lady Koi Koi If you have had any encounters or experiences with these stories, or if there are any other scary African stories you would like to hear, please send an email to africanhorrorpodcast@gmail.com Want to support the podcast? You can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesmthrtold For African Folktales, check out Stories Mother Told: African Folktales. Available on all platforms. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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  Nigerian Story: Mami Wata, The Marine Spirit 11.11.2021 7m

  You may have heard of mermaids, but have you heard of Mami Wata? In this story you get to find out just why she strikes fear in many hearts. If you have had any encounters or experiences with these stories, or if there are any other scary African stories you would like to hear, please send an email to africanhorrorpodcast@gmail.com Want to support the podcast? You can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesmthrtold For African Folktales, check out Stories Mother Told: African Folktales. Available on all platforms. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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  South African Story: Pinky Pinky 10.10.2021 3m

  Today's story is about Pinky Pinky. A half human half creature that lives in women's bathrooms and has scared South African women for generations. If you have had any encounters or experiences with these stories, or if there are any other scary African stories you would like to hear, please send an email to africanhorrorpodcast@gmail.com Some places to read about Pinky Pinky: https://horrorfuel.com/2017/09/14/world-urban-legends-pinky-pinky/ https://www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/art-artists/your-childhood-myth-tormentor-pinky-pinky-comes-to-life-in-this-conceptual-imagery-series-photos/ https://www.jhblive.com/Stories-in-Johannesburg/article/the-legend-of-pinky-pinky/7567 https://brill.com/view/book/9789087904432/BP000005.xml#:~:text=Pinky%20Pinky%20is%20an%20urban,and%20boys'%20toilets%20at%20school. Want to support the podcast? You can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesmthrtold For African Folktales, check out Stories Mother Told: African Folktales. Available on all platforms. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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  Nigerian Story: The Devil's Music 24.09.2021 3m

  Today's story is one of the lesser known ones. Did you know that if you leave your shoes scattered at night and find them next to your bed the next morning, it just might be your last day on Earth? Well after this story you will understand this. If you have had any encounters or experiences with these stories, or if there are any other scary African stories you would like to hear, please send an email to africanhorrorpodcast@gmail.com Want to support the podcast? You can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesmthrtold For African Folktales, check out Stories Mother Told: African Folktales. Available on all platforms. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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  Ethiopian Story: Saved By Lions 13.08.2021 3m

  Today's story is a pretty popular one. If you've been on the internet for a while you may have seen this story floating around at some point. It is the story about a young girl who was kidnapped but saved by Lions in Ethiopia. If you have had any encounters or experiences with these stories, or if there are any other scary African stories you would like to hear, please send an email to africanhorrorpodcast@gmail.com Places to read: https://medium.com/chameleon/the-kidnapped-12-year-old-girl-rescued-by-lions-e921f311b55d https://www.indiatoday.in/fact-check/story/fact-check-old-controversial-story-of-african-lions-saving-a-girl-surfaces-again-1478427-2019-03-15 https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna8305836 Want to support the podcast? You can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesmthrtold For African Folktales, check out Stories Mother Told: African Folktales. Available on all platforms. Kindle Unimited Free Trial (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3vbcokm Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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  Nigerian Story: Dogs See Ghosts 29.07.2021 4m

  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 stories, or if there are any other scary African stories you would like to hear, please send an email to africanhorrorpodcast@gmail.com Want to support the podcast? You can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesmthrtold For African Folktales, check out Stories Mother Told: African Folktales. Available on all platforms. Kindle Unimited Free Trial (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3vbcokm Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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  Ethiopian Story: The Mysteries Of Dallol 14.07.2021 6m

  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 African stories you would like to hear, please send an email to africanhorrorpodcast@gmail.com Want to support the podcast? You can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesmthrtold For African Folktales, check out Stories Mother Told: African Folktales. Available on all platforms. Kindle Unimited Free Trial (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3vbcokm Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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  Nigerian Story: Oroma The Headless Hairstylist 17.06.2021 3m

  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 scary African stories you would like to hear, please send an email to africanhorrorpodcast@gmail.com Want to support the podcast? You can buy me a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/storiesmthrtold For African Folktales, check out Stories Mother Told: African Folktales. Available on all platforms. Kindle Unimited Free Trial (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3vbcokm Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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  South African Story: Highway Sheila 27.05.2021 5m

  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. If you have had any encounters or experiences with these stories, or if there are any other scary African stories you would like to hear, please send an email to africanhorrorpodcast@gmail.com Some Sources: https://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/sheilas-myth-still-haunts-hell-highway-387093 https://ghostsandstories.com/highway-sheila.html https://www.sapromo.com/lifestyle/highway-sheila-have-you-heard-about-higginsons-famous-ghost/ For African Folktales, check out Stories Mother Told: African Folktales. Available on all platforms. Kindle Unimited Free Trial (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3vbcokm Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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  Zimbabwean Story: NyamiNyami The Angry River God 18.05.2021 5m

  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 cases of unexplainable events. If you have had any encounters or experiences with these stories, or if there are any other scary African stories you would like to hear, please send an email to africanhorrorpodcast@gmail.com Some Sources: https://www.victoriafalls-guide.net/african-mythology.html https://www.wozzaworks.com/index.php/the-story-of-nyaminyami/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_onQXUoqJqs Kindle Unimited Free Trial (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3vbcokm Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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  Nigerian Story: The Bush Baby 03.05.2021 6m

  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 the Bush Baby. If you have had any encounters or experiences with these stories, or if there are any other scary African stories you would like to hear, please send an email to africanhorrorpodcast@gmail.com Some Sources: https://brittlepaper.com/2015/11/gravity-faith-suzanne-ushie-african-story/ Kindle Unimited Free Trial (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3vbcokm Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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  South African Story: The Origin of The Tokolosh 21.04.2021 5m

  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 terrified too. If you have had any encounters or experiences with these stories, or if there are any other scary African stories you would like to hear, please send an email to africanhorrorpodcast@gmail.com Kindle Unimited Free Trial (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3vbcokm Music: https://www.purple-planet.com
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  Nigerian Story: The Origin Of Lady Koi Koi 05.04.2021 3m

  Nigerian Horror Story: 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 who still roams the hallways of boarding houses till this day. If you have had any encounters or experiences with these stories, or if there are any other scary African stories you would like to hear, please send an email to africanhorrorpodcast@gmail.com Kindle Unimited Free Trial (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3vbcokm Music: https://www.purple-planet.com