The African Substack for Storytellers

Turn Your Stories Into Income

AfriTales helps everyday Africans publish, grow, and earn from their stories and experiences.

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Weirdo 💙💙 Thriller

Trauma Code: A Happy Ending or Not

Life doesn't always go as planned, Or Does it? Follow Ron on her journey to discover Life and it's dealings.

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Deborah Anom... Romance

Imani's Story

Cupid must have misfired when Imani met Dubem, a sweet, financially stable tech bro who seemed to tick every box on her...

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Dike Ekejiub... Historical Fiction

Celestial

Deep inside the forests of Esie town of South-West Nigeria lies a sacred grove filled with hundreds of soapstone statuet...

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Bella Joy Thriller

NEVER FALL ALSEEP

The story takes place in the small town of Nadibia, where a mysterious entity known as "The Weaver" manipulates people'...

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Njoku Goodne... Drama

The silence between us

What begins as heartbreak transforms into a battle of wits, loyalty, and betrayal, as Sandra evolves from victim to stra...

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Weirdo 💙💙 Thriller

Sylvester's Ghost

One night that Changes Everything.

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Tillinfiniti... Thriller

Debt In Blood

In 2025, the Nwokolo family’s sudden rise from struggling to wealthy shocked everyone who knew them. But their fortune w...

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Bella Joy Drama

Rainy days

The story conveys a sense of upliftment and optimism. It highlights the impact of change to the society. A personal tran...

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Weirdo 💙💙 Thriller

Trauma Code: A Happy Ending or Not

Life doesn't always go as planned, Or Does it? Follow Ron on her journey to discover Life and it's dealings.

59 reads Read more
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Deborah Anom... Romance

Imani's Story

Cupid must have misfired when Imani met Dubem, a sweet, financially stable tech bro who seemed to tick every box on her...

33 reads Read more
Simple Process

How AfriTales Works

A continuous cycle of creation, sharing, and earning that keeps growing your storytelling career

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Write
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Publish
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Earn
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Continuous Earning Cycle

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Write Your Stories

Create compelling content with our mobile-friendly editor

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Publish & Share

Reach thousands of engaged readers across Africa

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Earn & Repeat

Keep 80% of earnings with weekly payouts

A simple 3-step process to start earning from your African stories. Tap any step above to learn more about how AfriTales works.

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Featured Stories

Discover authentic African voices sharing their unique perspectives

Trauma Code: A Happy Ending or Not
Thriller
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Weirdo 💙💙

Nigeria

Trauma Code: A Happy Ending or Not

Life doesn't always go as planned, Or Does it? Follow Ron on her journey to discover Life and it's dealings.

59 reads Read Now
Imani's Story
Romance
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Deborah Anomnachi

Abuja, Nigeria

Imani's Story

Cupid must have misfired when Imani met Dubem, a sweet, financially stable tech bro who seemed to tick every box on her list. Their connection is instant, but just as everything seems perfect, cracks begin to appear, hinting that their love story may turn into something more complicated.

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Sylvester's Ghost
Thriller
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Weirdo 💙💙

Nigeria

Sylvester's Ghost

One night that Changes Everything.

31 reads Read Now
Success Stories

Meet Our Top Writers

These talented storytellers are inspiring readers and earning from their authentic African narratives

Bella Joy

Bella Joy

Storyteller

Owerri, Imo state

"Creating authentic African stories that resonate with readers across the continent and beyond."

4 stories
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Weirdo 💙💙

Storyteller

Nigeria

"Creating authentic African stories that resonate with readers across the continent and beyond."

3 stories
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Tillinfiniti

Storyteller

"Creating authentic African stories that resonate with readers across the continent and beyond."

3 stories
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Join 11+ writers already earning on AfriTales

Our Value Proposition

Why Choose AfriTales?

Join a community of African storytellers who are turning their narratives into opportunities. We provide the platform, tools, and support you need to succeed.

Built for African Writers

Platform designed with African storytellers in mind, celebrating our unique voices and perspectives across the continent.

Get Paid in any African currency

Flexible payment options that work for you, whether you're in Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, or beyond with weekly payouts.

Mobile-First & Easy to Use

Write, publish, and manage your content from any device, anytime, anywhere with our intuitive mobile-friendly interface.

Real Stories, Real People

Share authentic experiences that resonate with readers across the continent and beyond, building a loyal following.

Platform Impact

11+
Active Writers
18+
Monthly Readers
₦0.0M+
Writer Earnings
Monetize Your Stories

Your Voice Deserves To Be Heard — And Paid

Whether it's your motherhood journey, childhood memoir, or fiction series, AfriTales gives you the tools to grow an audience and earn from your stories.

Earn up to ₦500k monthly
Keep 80% of earnings
Weekly payouts
Full content ownership
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Folake Oyindamola

Top Writer, Lagos

"AfriTales changed everything for me. I went from writing on social media for free to earning a consistent income from my motherhood series. The platform truly values African voices."
₦350k+ earned
Writer Testimonials

Loved by African Writers

Join thousands of writers who have found their voice and audience on AfriTales

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John Kamau

Memoir Writer, Kenya

"AfriTales gave me the platform to share my experiences growing up in rural Kenya. The feedback and community support have been incredible, and the earnings help support my family."
8.5k+ readers
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Zainab Mohammed

Lifestyle Writer, Nigeria

"As a mother and professional, I never thought I could earn from my writing. AfriTales made it possible. My motherhood series now earns me a steady income every month."
15k+ readers
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Tunde Oladipo

Fiction Writer, Nigeria

"AfriTales provided the perfect platform for my short stories. The reader engagement features and monetization options have transformed my passion into a sustainable income source."
12.3k+ readers

Ready to share your story with the world?

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about writing and earning on AfriTales

You can earn through multiple streams:
• Chapter unlocks: Readers pay to access premium chapters
• Monthly subscriptions: Loyal readers subscribe to all your content
• Tips: Readers can send one-time appreciation tips
• Series sales: Sell complete story series as a package

We handle all payments and you receive 85% of all earnings.

Yes! Creating an account and publishing stories is completely free. You can choose to:
• Publish everything free for maximum reach
• Mix free and premium chapters
• Make entire series premium

You have full control over your content's monetization strategy.

We welcome a wide variety of content:
• Personal memoirs and life experiences
• Fiction and creative writing
• Motherhood and parenting stories
• Cultural and traditional tales
• Lifestyle and contemporary experiences

All content should respect our community guidelines and be authentic to your voice.

You retain 100% ownership of your content. By publishing on AfriTales, you grant us non-exclusive rights to display and distribute your content on our platform. You can:
• Remove your content anytime
• Publish it elsewhere
• Adapt it for other media
• Maintain full creative control

We process payouts weekly for all earnings above ₦5,000. We support multiple payment methods:
• Direct bank transfer (Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya)
• Mobile money services
• International wire transfer
• PayPal (selected countries)

All transactions are secure and we handle the currency conversion automatically.

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