Storytelling is an opportunity to let someone have a glimpse into my life through my lips. An ultimate African way of carrying our lives from one generation to another just like it was done by our forefathers sitting around a fire many years ago.
Courage
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
I chose this story because I am the story myself and I want to use it to inspire the world that we can be anything we want to be no matter out root. This story is everything to me. It reminds me of who I am and makes me realize that life is very simple and everyone is important to me no matter our background or race.
Growing up as an orphan by Nwangwu Uchechi
The story I shared reminds me of what is going on around me. The pain people are experiencing as a result of crisis situations and the need to reach out to these people and spread some love even if it is just by hearing their stories.
Through war-torn eyes by Shidoo Tarkaa
It’s a story I’ve never told and seemed like a good place to start excavating myself. I know this is a common experience, but as a child I thought it was standard and when I realized it wasn’t, that all families weren’t like ours, it seems strange, but my identity collapsed. I’d like to share those parts so that there are fewer dark corners for people like me to get lost in. – Chantelle
All families weren’t like ours by Chantelle Ashley
Melissa Malambile, a rose among the thorns. You can never choose family. No matter what age you may be. You are never too old to need your parents. A love between a father and a daughter knows no distance. But what do you do when your father is… Read More »Melissa Malambile – Life-changing experience