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Stories from the Radiophonics Schools Competition

In February 2009, Graham Mort ran workshops with teachers from 28 schools in Lagos and Kano, Nigeria, as part of the British Council’s Public Diplomacy programme. Graham wrote teaching resources for the project and these included recordings of the stories broadcast during the Radiophonics project.

A radio writing competition for 16+ students was staged in schools in Kano and Lagos, focused on issues of social and political significance. The winning stories will be broadcast on Inspiration FM with studio discussion and audience interaction.

Download audio file of the schools competition stories (31 minutes)

Download broadcast of the schools competition (44 minutes)

DAYS OF BLACK SUN by Adeniyi Adenug

Set in Rwanda, this is a gripping story revolving around a young boy named Habimana Cross, who sees the full horrors of the Rwandan genocide. With the death of his parents and no one to turn to, Habimana is left in search for a future out of the ashes of Rwanda.

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Painful Exchange by Nkiruka Anyanwu

Ama is under pressure. “Stupid, barren witch!” her mother-in-law yells at her. Society treats barren women this way. She knows she could be the mother of a child, but impatience complicates the issue and her husband dies. Now she is both bitter and relieved.

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The triumph of Justice by OKAFOR CHINWE GRACE

The wealthy thinks he has power over everything but when truth prevails, he discovers his power is limited. Since money is power, Can truth really oppose wealth?

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