African Horror Stories African Horror Stories
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This podcast brings to you a collection of scary stories from all over Africa. Are they real or just myth? You'll have to ask the scared student, the passer-by or even the crying child who all swear by what they saw #reallifemeetsfiction
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South African Story: The Castle of Good Hope
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.com
Some 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/
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For African Folktales, check out Stories Mother Told: African Folktales. Available on all platforms.
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Ethiopian Story: Bouda - The Case Of The WereHyenas
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.
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Nigerian Story: My Experience with the Bunk Shaker
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.
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Nigerian Story: Mami Wata, The Marine Spirit
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.
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South African Story: Pinky Pinky
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.
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Nigerian Story: The Devil's Music
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