Sade's World Short Story Podcast
8 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 10 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingSade's World Short Story Podcast is a place where people can listen to, and share stories by African writers. A place where we discover and celebrate exciting voices.
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Episodes
Diplomatic Pounds
October 09, 2014 10:41 - 11 minutes - 26 MBDiplomatic Pounds was written by Ama Ata Aidoo and narrated by the talented Tayo Elesin. This is a story which explores a mother's struggle to understand her daughter's weight problems.
Possessing the Secret of Joy
October 02, 2014 13:23 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBPossessing the Secret of Joy was written by Chika Unigwe and narrated by Sade Adeniran. It's a story which attempts to show us the silver linings that exist in a world full of clouds.
Condoling the Twins
September 25, 2014 11:31 - 13 minutes - 31.6 MBCondoling the Twins is written by Chuma Nwokolo and narrated by the talented Tayo Elesin. This is a story which examines the differences of how twin sisters living in different countries, receive the news of the passing of a loved one.
Going Home
September 06, 2014 22:14 - 15 minutes - 36.5 MBChibunu Onuzo reads her own story Going Home, which explores the challenges faced by a father who would like to take his mixed race family home for the Christmas holidays.
Man of the House
May 25, 2014 08:28 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MBJoy Elias Riwan narrates Man of the House. A young boy misunderstands the nature of death when his father passes away. So he writes to the angels demanding his return, because amongst other things; he needs his father to take him to watch their favourite drivers racing at the Monaco Grand Prix.
My Mother's Stew & E Go Betta Oh
May 18, 2014 08:11 - 16 minutes - 22.9 MBNarrated by the wonderful Joy Elias Riwan, My Mother's Stew explores how the smell of a favourite dish triggers a memory from childhood. E Go Betta Oh on the other hand tells the story of a young man returning home to Nigeria after a long absence. This story originally aired on the BBC World Service to commemorate Nigeria's 50th anniversary of independence.
The Painting
May 11, 2014 09:50 - 49 minutes - 68.4 MBNarrated by the amazing Dona Croll, whose credits include Family Affairs, Doctors and Casualty, The Painting is a supernatural story about two families who disappear into thin air.
Mrs Bolanle Benson & Martha Mauden & Co
May 05, 2014 13:52 - 9 minutes - 13 MBTwo very different stories with women as the central character. In Mrs. Bolanle Benson an older lady meets her lover for a tryst. in Martha Mauden & Co our central character is a woman with multiple personalities and who has committed a heinous act.