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 ...
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 [email protected] 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
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 [email protected] 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
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 [email protected] 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
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 [email protected] resources about Bouda: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: 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 KoiIf 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 [email protected] 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
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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