It is because it is very personal and close to my heart though incomplete, the rest coming soon.
2021 Contestants
Below is a list of all qualifying submissions received from all participating countries.
It is one of the few decisions that changed my life.
Mathematics the queen of all sciences by Odirile Sebolao
This is a story about how I learned a potent and recurring lesson
What do I lose when I keep insisting on trying to get it right by Andrew Manyika
I chose that story because it reminded me of where I would have been if not for the intervention of God. The story reminds me of the need to avoid temptations
University Experience by Christopher Nwokocha
About Name: Ijafiada Benhirki Country Representing: Nigeria what inspired you to enter the ultimate storyteller contest? I was inspired by fear, as ironic as it may sound. Each country on our continent has a thousand and one challenges, however in my country, things as basic as the right… Read More »This is that generation, and we’re right here by Ijafiada Benhirki
This is that generation, and we’re right here by Ijafiada Benhirki
It was the easiest story that I could conjure whilst I’m busy preparing to bury a loved one.
When one door closes another door opens by Michael Chikwilila
About Full Name: Tony WinstonCountry Represented: Kenya Why did you enter this storytelling contest? Naturally i am a conversationist. I have been a lover of stories from my early school years. Surprisingly my first ever earned money was through a national essay competition. When I saw the ultimate… Read More »Putting my hands on real money by Tony Winston
Putting my hands on real money by Tony Winston
About Name: Mazakazi Somhlahlo Country Representing: South Africa What inspired you to enter the Ultimate Storyteller Contest? I love writing and as an upcoming writer I believe entering a storytelling contest will open closed doors for me. I may not win this contest but I do believe that… Read More »The calling by Mazakazi Somhlahlo
The calling by Mazakazi Somhlahlo
I am telling this story because it’s something I believe is happening around the world and I wanted to tell it in my voice and fueled by my story