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]

Some resources about the Ghost of Axum:
https://inthedarkair.wordpress.com/tag/bouda/
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/monster-mythology-werehyena

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In this episode, we explore the eerie consequences of an old Nigerian superstition: never accept food in your dreams. 

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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]

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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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]

Some resources about Bouda:
https://inthedarkair.wordpress.com/tag/bouda/
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/monster-mythology-werehyena

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Today's story was sent in by a listener and is a personal encounter with the bunk shaker and Lady Koi Koi

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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.

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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 [email protected]

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.

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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.

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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 [email protected]

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

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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.

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