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Stories are... | Nigerian storytelling for listeners everywhere

Stories are...universal. Stories are...what connects us as humans. Stories are...identities. Stories are...how cultures are formed and preserved. Stories are...a many splendoured (and sometimes sordid) thing. Stories are what I’d like to share with you every week. Stories written and narrated (mostly) by Nigerians.

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    238. The Death of Chief Agbabiaka (Part 2)

    Stories are...unearthing motives.This week's story was written by Faizah Alayo.Connect with Faizah on Instagram @faizah_o_I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.

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    237. The Death of Chief Agbabiaka (Part 1)

    Stories are...murder in the first degree.This week's story was written by Faizah Alayo.Connect with Faizah on Instagram @faizah_o_I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.

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    236. Chasing Blue Horizons (Part 2)

    Stories are...wrong time, right place.This weeks story was written by Oluwamayowa Bankole. Connect with her on Instagram @themaybanks and on X @themaybanks.I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.

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    235. Chasing Blue Horizons (Part 1)

    Stories are...right time, right place.This weeks story was written by Oluwamayowa Bankole. Connect with her on Instagram @themaybanks and on X @themaybanks.I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.

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    234. The Road Between Ikoyi and Reality (Part 2)

    Stories are...catalysts for reclaiming self.This week's story was written by Flourish Okwuasaba.For more of her work visit her blog Nigeria and the Shege Within, Kalahari Review and Punocracy.I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.

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    233. The Road Between Ikoyi and Reality (Part 1)

    Stories are...social warps.This week's story was written by Flourish Okwuasaba.For more of her work visit her blog Nigeria and the Shege Within, Kalahari Review and Punocracy.I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.

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    232. Broken

    Stories are...trying in vain to embody all we hoped to be.This weeks story was written by Titilayo Olurin. Connect with Titilayo on Instagram @titilayo_olurin and on X @titilayo_olurin.I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.

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    231. Unshackled

    Stories are...the need to break free.This week's story was written by Semilore Olawuyi.For more of her work visit her Medium page @semiolawuyi and her Substack page @semiloreolawuyi.Connect with her on Instagram @semiloreolawuyii, on X @semiloreolawuyi, on TikTok @semiloreolawuyi, and on YouTube @semiloreolawuyi.I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.

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    230. A City Of One

    Stories are...navigating the reality of the choices we make.This week's story was written by Anita Ekpo.For more of her work visit her Medium page @aneetah. And connect with her on IG @anitaekpo and on X @extzoomer.I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.

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    229. The Dreamer

    Stories are...rippling effects of systemic degradation.This week's story was written by Nashima Ornguze.For more of his work visit  Lọ́unlọ́un Journal, Pawners Paper Magazine, Afrocritik, Writers Space Africa, Asemana Magazine.And connect with him on Instagram @nashimanathaniel and on Facebook at Ornguze Nashima Nathaniel. I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.

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    228. Ole

    Stories are...intrusions that need therapy not indulgence.This week's story was written by Ayomide Onilude.Connect with him on X @pharm_mide.I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.

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    227. We Do Not Belong To The Water (Part 5)

    Stories are...living to live another day.This week's story was written by Solomon Hamza.Connect with him on Instagram @st_idah001, on Facebook @Solomon Idah Hamza-King and on X @ST_hamza001.I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.

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    226. We Do Not Belong To The Water (Part 4)

    Stories are...seeking greener pastures at all cost.This week's story was written by Solomon Hamza.Connect with him on Instagram @st_idah001, on Facebook @Solomon Idah Hamza-King and on X @ST_hamza001.I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.

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    225. We Do Not Belong To The Water (Part 3)

    Stories are...past the point of no return.This week's story was written by Solomon Hamza.Connect with him on Instagram @st_idah001, on Facebook @Solomon Idah Hamza-King and on X @ST_hamza001.I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.

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    224. We Do Not Belong To The Water (Part 2)

    Stories are...walking through the valley of the shadow of death.This week's story was written by Solomon Hamza.Connect with him on Instagram @st_idah001, on Facebook @Solomon Idah Hamza-King and on X @ST_hamza001.I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.

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    223. We Do Not Belong To The Water (Part 1)

    Stories are...right in the thick of it.This week's story was written by Solomon Hamza.Connect with him on Instagram @st_idah001, on Facebook @Solomon Idah Hamza-King and on X @ST_hamza001.I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.

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    222. In The Name Of The Father

    Stories are...trying to have your cake and eat it regardless.This week's story was written by Charles Igwe.For more of their work visit his Medium page @charlesigwe. And connect with him on Instagram @DE GUR Writing Services.I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.

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    221. It Ends With Me

    Stories are...introducing new values.This week's story was written by Faizah Alayo.Connect with Faizah on Instagram @faizah_o_.I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.

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    220. Cycles

    Stories are…changing the narrative.This week's story was written by Hero Jason Uchebenu.Connect with Hero on X @herojayseen or contact him via email at [email protected]'d love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.

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    219. The House Always Wins

    Stories are...what we know but struggle to change.This week's story was written by Adeseto Agbede.For more of their work visit their Substack @Quill and Quandary. And connect with them on Instagram @illusionist_126 on X @illusionist_126.I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.

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    218. In This Our Land

    Stories are...understanding proverbial phrases and their levels.This week's story was written by Edwin Mamman.For more of his work visit The Revue, Fiery Scribe Review, Libretto Magazine, CON-SCIOand Magpies Magazine.Connect with Edwin on X @edwinmamman or contact him via email at [email protected]'d love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.

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    217. Ask

    Stories are...two sides of a coin.This week's story was written by Emmanuel Ezendu.For more of his work visit Brittle Paper and WSA Magazine; and subscribe to his Substack @archpen.Connect with Emmanuel on IG @archh_pen, and on X @archpen.I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.

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    216. The Memory Terrace

    Stories are...the things we forget.This week's story was written by Ifeoluwa Makanjuola.For more of her work visit Kalahari Review, Numen of Story and her blogspot, Thoughts In Ink.And connect with her on Instagram @deborah_makanju.I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.

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    215. Strapped In

    Stories are...trying but failing to make sense of it all.This week's story was written by Olúwasèyífúnmi Adédayọ̀.For more of his work visit Poetry Potion. And connect with him on IG @oneseyifunmilikethat and on X @aboycalled_seyi.I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.

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    214. Soggy Akara

    Stories are...uncalled for behaviour.This week's story was written by Fatima Mohammed.For more of her work visit her Linktree and her Substack page @mohammedfatima.And connect with her on LinkedIn @Fatima Mohammed.I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.

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    213. All Of Us

    Stories are...the constructs of parallel societies.This week's story was written by Faith Ada Mbonu. For more of her work visit her Medium page @faithadambonu. And connect with her on X @its_fayyth.This week's story was narrated by Ijeoma Nwankwo. You can explore more of her work, collaborate, or connect with her on Instagram at @inzeezvoice.I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.

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    212. Saved, But Not Chosen

    Stories are...time and chance.This week's story was written by Benita Imokhai.For more of her work visit her Medium page @Benita Imokhai.And connect with her on Instagram @_niitah.I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.

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    211. My Ogbanje (Part 3)

    Stories are...damned if you do and damned if you don’t.This week's story was written by Princess Nwachukwu.For more of her work visit her WordPress page @pinkysdiary.And connect with her on Instagram @pinky_baby20.I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.

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    210. My Ogbanje (Part 2)

    Stories are...quests for love.This week's story was written by Princess Nwachukwu.For more of her work visit her WordPress page @pinkysdiary.And connect with her on Instagram @pinky_baby20.I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.

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    209. My Ogbanje (Part 1)

    Stories are...inexplicable and complicated realities.This week's story was written by Princess Nwachukwu.For more of her work visit her WordPress page @pinkysdiary.And connect with her on Instagram @pinky_baby20.I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.

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    208. The Quiet Way

    Stories are...quietness that speaks volumes.This week's story was written by Divine Grace Michael.For more of her work visit her Medium page @Essays with DG. And connect with Divine on X @essayswithdg.I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.

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    207. Faith (Part 2)

    Stories are...finding faith to bounce back.This week's story was written by Paula Chinweokwu.Connect with Paula on X @somokoye.I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.

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    206. Faith (Part 1)

    Stories are...hitting rock bottom.This week's story was written by Paula Chinweokwu.Connect with Paula on X @somokoye.I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.

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    205. The Cover Up

    Stories are...perfectly normal absurdities.This week's story was written by Hikmat Lawal.Connect with Hikmat on Instagram @hykmarht, on Facebook @AuthorHykmarht and on LinkedIn @Hikmat Lawal.I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.

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    204. We Didn't Know We Were Poor

    Stories are...comfortable for some, disconcerting for others.This week's story was written by Tomilola Adejumo.Her work has been published in Brittle Paper, Punocracy, African Writer Magazine, Kalahari Review, Afritondo and The Shallow Tales Review.She also frequently shares stories on her Substack page, Thoughts Archive.Connect with Tomi on X @earth2Tomi.I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.

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    203. The Most Sinful Thing

    Stories are...attempts at defragmentation.This week's story was written by Vanessa Essien.For more of her work visit her Medium page @Vanessa Essien and on Afreada and Brittle Paper.And connect with her on Instagram @vanreyin and on X @vaneessien.I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.

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    202. Dialled To Heartbreak

    Stories are...one way streets.This week's story was written by Efosa Dorcas Uwagboe.For more of her work visit her Medium page @dhorcass_writer and her Substack @efosadorcas.And connect with her on Instagram @dhorcass_writer and on X @uwagboe_dorcas.I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.

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    201. Valentine

    Stories are...way too little, and definitely way too late.This week's story was written by Temiloluwa Adeyewa.For more of his work visit his Medium page @Temiloluwa Adeyewa.And connect with him on Instagram @temi_kvng and on X @temi_kvng.I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.

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    200. Home

    Stories are...intoxicating realities.This week's story was written by Victor Adams. Connect with Victor on Facebook at Odasi Victor and on LinkedIn at Victor Adams.This week's story was narrated by Ijeoma Nwankwo. You can explore more of her work, collaborate, or connect with her on Instagram at @inzeezvoice.I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.

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    199. Dearest Family Members, This City is a Joke and I’m the Punchline

    Stories are...death traps in disguise.This week's story was written by Abasiekeme Akpakpan.For more of her work visit her Medium page @Your Abass.Connect with Abass on Instagram @my_abass, on X @the_abasiekeme, or on LinkedIn @Abasiekeme Akpakpan.I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.

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    198. Dearest Family Members, I am the Red Flag

    Stories are...biting off more than you can chew.This week's story was written by Abasiekeme Akpakpan.For more of her work visit her Medium page @Your Abass.Connect with Abass on Instagram @my_abass, on X @the_abasiekeme, or on LinkedIn @Abasiekeme Akpakpan.I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.

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    197. Dearest Family Members, If Everything Good Will Come, When?

    Stories are...economic savagery and then some.This week's story was written by Abasiekeme Akpakpan.For more of her work visit her Medium page @Your Abass.Connect with Abass on Instagram @my_abass, on X @the_abasiekeme, or on LinkedIn @Abasiekeme Akpakpan.I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.

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    196. Riding The Waves of Hard Times

    Stories are...bonds worth more than a hundred Naira.This week's story was written by Edwin Mamman.For more of his work visit The Revue, Fiery Scribe Review, Libretto Magazine, CON-SCIO and Magpies Magazine.Connect with Edwin on X @edwinmamman or contact him via email at [email protected]'d love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.

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    195. Creative

    Stories are...the difference a year makes.This week, the 'principal' narrator picked up a pen!I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.

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    194. The Diary of Umaru Faruk

    Stories are...reliving fate.This week's story was written by Bajeh Mahaboob.For more of his work visit The Kalahari Review.And connect with him on Facebook @Bajeh Mahabub and on X @El_Mahabub.I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.

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    193. A 90s Christmas

    Stories are...festive nostalgia.This week's story was written by Temiloluwa Adeyewa.For more of his work visit his Medium page @Temiloluwa Adeyewa.And connect with him on Instagram @temi_kvng and on X @temi_kvng.I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.

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    192. Operation Capture Santa

    Stories are...demystifying myths.This week's story was written by Oluwakemi Ladejobi.She is the author of Dear Diary and Catharsis. For more of her work visit her Medium page @Kemi Lade.And connect with her on Instagram @hrm_klade, on X @hrm_klade and on LinkedIn @Kemi Ladejobi.I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.

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    191. Bethlehem In Ihiagwa

    Stories are...almost missing out on destiny.This week's story was written by Theresa Oyim.For more of her work visit her Medium page @theresaogu.And connect with her on Instagram @bloomingtherese and on X @oyimtherese.I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.

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    190. The Shortcut We Shouldn't Have Taken

    Stories are...the real difference between fairytale and folktale.This week's story was written by Faith Ada Mbonu.For more of her work visit her Medium page @faithadambonu.And connect with her on X @its_fayyth.I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.

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    189. Jessica's Scam (Part 2)

    Stories are...seeking someone to devour.This week's story was written by Grace Ogbe.For more of her work visit her Medium page @graceokoliko.And connect with her on Instagram @graceogbe_ and on Facebook @Grace Amina Ogbe.I'd love your feedback on today's episode – what did you enjoy and where can we improve?Music by RAVE - Nkechi Ajayi and Kehinde Bankole.If you’ve got a story (fact or fiction) you would like to be featured on this podcast or a published book you want to make into an audiobook, send an email to [email protected] or send me a message @osadumebi on either Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or X. I look forward to collaborating with you!And if you’ve enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend or two.

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