When the event in my story happened, it was such a profound moment for me. I literally stood on the road for moments, with goosebumps on my body, thinking about what had just happened.
Thandwefika
Professionally, Thandwefika is an experienced SAP Consultant specialising on Digital Adoption strategies. He has helped businesses such as Anglo American, BHP Billiton and SASOL guide their employees through large scale system changes. Thandwefika is also an award-winning storyteller, whose work has earned him the title of Toastmasters Southern Africa Champion of Public Speaking 2019. Through his travels, he has sought and heard the many stories of ordinary Africans. These stories have had such an impact on him that he has come to believe that all Africans should travel their continent first. This has led him to cofound and chair Hadithi Ya Africa, an organisation that owns and administrates the biggest storytelling contest in Africa, and creates immersive excursions to numerous African countries. Through his touring company called Come Meet Africa, Thandwefika is on a crusade to make African travel more accessible to Africans so that they can tell their own story of Africa.
Sussie tells a gripping story of an encounter that left her feeling helpless. What do you do when you are left alone in a powerless state?
Sorry, you are not on the guest list by Sussie Mjwara
Tshegofatso shares a story of how she encountered lighting at close proximity, because of an apparent unsolved matter with a witch doctor.
Blinding bright light by Tshegofatso K Moyo
I think every story needs to be heard, and this particular story is a reminder how I became an African author and playwriter.
Being Royatly by James Qeqe
Tshifiwa reminisces on the day he met his ultimate crush in a downtown restaurant. He describes the moment as being revived back to life after being seemingly numb for years. A beautiful tale of love and how we can find it in the most least likely places.
Love at first order by Tshifhiwa Boanerges
Another reason that made me choose this story is that storytelling is a process, a journey, and an evolution that has a beginning. I choose this story to be my beginning, I want to begin it with boldness.
How to resolve childhood trauma by Yamina Hamidi
She is a father and a mother at the same time been a petty trader and taking care of four kids including house rent fees feeding is not easy I love my mom and I don’t want to see her suffer.
The story of my life by Aniefiok Essien
“We met online. Both standing on the virtual line; afraid the world was coming to an end and not wanting to end up alone.”
The lover I never met by Clara G.
I chose the story because it is what I have been experiencing throughout my life and I never lost hope.
The dream I am chasing by James Ombese
I have observed that there is too much moral decay in our African society, we need to promote positive behaviours. I strongly feel that my story is unique and that most young people can learn something out of it. It’s not about the money, but I really want my story to be heard in the whole of Africa.
The God in me by Lawrence Simatyaba
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