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The Journey of the Noble Gnarble - by Daniel Errico - Illustrated by Christian Colabelli - Deep below the ocean waves a gnarble fish dreams of seeing the sun and sky. The Little Gingerbread Man - by Carol Moore - A surprising new version of the classic Gingerbread Man fairy tale. Update (): If you like the short stories listed above, I have more recommendations in this post, and some short stories featuring LGBTQ+ characters here.- Indicates audio is included with the story. Or if you have any other suggestions for African short stories available on the internet. Please leave a comment if you’ve read any of these stories. It also presents themes of religion, political instability, and adapting to a new culture. ‘Missing Out’ draws comparisons between Khartoum and London through the contrasting perspectives of the husband and wife. This is the story of Majdy, a Sudanese man working on his PhD in London, and his wife Samra, a devout Muslim woman who left her family to join Majdy in London. Who Will Greet You At Home by Lesley Nneka ArimahĪ chilling tale of an alternate world where women make children from whatever materials they can afford, and the direct consequences of this situation for Ogechi a woman who cannot afford any of the good materials needed to make a child. This story depicts some of the horrors that albinos face in a society that places value on their bodies for witchcraft.Ĥ. ‘I Am Not My Skin’ is about a one-armed albino man who interviews for a security guard position in the city. For more short stories by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, check out this article. This story is featured in The Thing Around Your Neck, the author’s collection of short stories. In this story, Adichie explores tribal conflicts between Igbos and Hausas in Nigeria, and how the conflict impacts people’s lives, including the two women hiding in an abandoned shop during a riot. A Private Experience by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie The story explores Nnam’s grief and shock in a relatable way with some light humor.Ģ. Let’s Tell This Story Properly by Jennifer Nansugba Makumbiįocuses on Nnam, a Ugandan woman who discovers her husband’s ‘second life’ after he passed away one morning in their Manchester home. If you’re in a similar position, or you’re looking for an introduction to the world of African literature, or just scouring for free reads on the internet, here are 5 short stories written by African writers, that are available for free on the web.ġ. Recently, I’ve found myself reading more short stories because I no longer have the free time (or patience) to read long novels, but I still crave a good story from time to time.
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