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Why Share Your Story?
Discover the benefits of sharing your story with the Great Nigeria community.
Connect with Others
Build connections with people who share similar experiences and interests
Make an Impact
Your story can inspire action and create positive change in your community
Preserve History
Document and preserve Nigerian stories, culture, and experiences for future generations
Build Your Brand
Showcase your work, achievements, and impact to a wider audience
Get Support
Connect with people who can help you achieve your goals and dreams
What Stories Can You Share?
We welcome stories from all walks of life. Here are some categories to inspire you:
Personal Journey
Share your personal experiences, challenges overcome, and life lessons. Tell your story of growth, resilience, or achievement as a Nigerian.
Formats: Text, Audio, Video
Time: 5-10 min read/listen
Examples:
- • Career transitions and milestones
- • Educational journeys and achievements
- • Health challenges overcome
- • Family stories and traditions
- • Diaspora experiences
Community Impact
Stories of making a difference in your community. Share how your project or initiative transformed lives and created positive change.
Formats: Text, Video, Photo Gallery
Time: 8-15 min read/watch
Examples:
- • Volunteer work and service
- • Local initiatives and projects
- • Social change movements
- • Grassroots organizing
- • School renovation projects
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Highlight your business, startup, or innovative solution making a difference. Share your entrepreneurial journey and the impact you're creating.
Formats: Text, Video, Audio
Time: 10-20 min read/watch
Examples:
- • Tech startups solving local problems
- • Social enterprises creating jobs
- • Innovative products or services
- • Business growth stories
- • Startup journey and challenges
Cultural Heritage
Celebrate Nigerian culture, traditions, art, music, or historical moments. Preserve and share the rich cultural heritage of Nigeria.
Formats: Video, Photo Gallery, Audio
Time: 5-12 min watch/listen
Examples:
- • Traditional festivals and celebrations
- • Art and creative expressions
- • Music and entertainment
- • Historical events and memories
- • Language preservation
Education & Learning
Stories about education, learning, and knowledge sharing. Share your educational journey, teaching experiences, or learning initiatives.
Formats: Text, Video, Audio
Time: 6-12 min read/watch
Examples:
- • Educational achievements
- • Teaching experiences
- • Learning initiatives
- • Scholarship stories
- • Educational technology
Health & Wellness
Stories about health, wellness, and healthcare access. Share your health journey, medical experiences, or wellness initiatives.
Formats: Text, Audio, Video
Time: 7-15 min read/listen
Examples:
- • Health challenges overcome
- • Medical access stories
- • Wellness initiatives
- • Mental health journeys
- • Healthcare innovations
Featured Storytellers
Meet some of our most active storytellers sharing their experiences and making an impact.
Adebayo Ogunlesi
Passionate about documenting rural development initiatives and preserving Nigerian culture....
Cultural Heritage
Fatima Abdullahi
Community organizer focused on education and youth empowerment in rural communities....
Community Impact
Chukwuemeka Okafor
Tech entrepreneur sharing insights on building successful startups in Nigeria....
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Dr. Olumide Adebayo
Medical professional sharing educational journeys and healthcare access stories....
Education & Learning
Ngozi Okonkwo
Cultural preservationist documenting Igbo traditions and teaching them to the next generation....
Cultural Heritage
Featured Stories
See how others are sharing their experiences and making an impact:
Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Personal Journey
By Chukwuemeka Okoro
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Lagos, Nigeria
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8 min read
From Lagos to Lagos: A Diaspora Journey Home
By Chukwuemeka Okoro
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Lagos, Nigeria
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8 min read
After 15 years in the diaspora, I returned to Lagos to start a tech company. This is my story of reconnecting with my roots and building something meaningful in Nigeria.
TEXT
YouTube · Standard YouTube License
Community Impact
By Fatima Abdullahi
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Kaduna State
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12 min
Building Schools in Rural Kaduna
By Fatima Abdullahi
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Kaduna State
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12 min
How a group of volunteers transformed education access in three rural communities by building schools and training teachers. Over 500 children now have access to quality education.
VIDEO
Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Cultural Heritage
By Ngozi Okonkwo
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Enugu State
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6 min
Preserving Our Igbo Traditions
By Ngozi Okonkwo
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Enugu State
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6 min
Documenting and teaching traditional dance to the next generation. Through workshops and performances, we're ensuring our cultural heritage lives on.
VIDEO
Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Community Impact
By Amina Hassan
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Kano State
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10 min read
How We Brought Solar Power to 5 Villages
By Amina Hassan
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Kano State
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10 min read
A grassroots initiative that started with 20 volunteers and now powers over 2,000 homes with clean, renewable energy. This is how we made it happen.
TEXT
Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
By Chukwuemeka Okafor
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Lagos / London
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12 min read
From Lagos to London: My Tech Journey
By Chukwuemeka Okafor
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Lagos / London
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12 min read
How I built a fintech startup connecting Nigerian businesses with global markets. From idea to $2M in funding, here's my entrepreneurial journey.
TEXT
Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Education & Learning
By Dr. Olumide Adebayo
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Ibadan, Nigeria
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15 min
My Medical School Journey
By Dr. Olumide Adebayo
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Ibadan, Nigeria
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15 min
From a small village in Oyo State to becoming a doctor. This is my story of overcoming obstacles and achieving my dream of medical school.
AUDIO
YouTube · Standard YouTube License
Community Impact
By Musa Ibrahim
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Borno State
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8 min
Bringing Clean Water to My Village
By Musa Ibrahim
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Borno State
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8 min
After years of walking miles for water, I decided to change that. With the help of my community, we built a borehole that serves over 1,000 people.
VIDEO
Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Cultural Heritage
By Adebayo Ogunlesi
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Ibadan, Nigeria
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5 min read
Celebrating Yoruba Festivals
By Adebayo Ogunlesi
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Ibadan, Nigeria
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5 min read
Documenting the rich traditions of Yoruba festivals. Through photography and storytelling, I'm preserving our cultural heritage for future generations.
PHOTO
Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
By Chioma Nwankwo
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Abuja, Nigeria
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9 min read
Building a Social Enterprise
By Chioma Nwankwo
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Abuja, Nigeria
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9 min read
How I created a social enterprise that employs 50 women and provides affordable healthcare products to rural communities. Impact meets profit.
TEXT
Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Health & Wellness
By Dr. Folake Adeyemi
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Lagos, Nigeria
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20 min
Mental Health Awareness in Nigeria
By Dr. Folake Adeyemi
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Lagos, Nigeria
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20 min
Breaking the stigma around mental health in Nigeria. Through awareness campaigns and support groups, we're changing how Nigerians view mental wellness.
AUDIO
Story Examples by Format
See examples of stories in different formats: text, audio, and video.
📝 Text Stories
From Lagos to Lagos: A Diaspora Journey Home
After 15 years in the diaspora, I returned to Lagos to start a tech company...
How We Brought Solar Power to 5 Villages
A grassroots initiative that started with 20 volunteers and now powers over 2,000 homes...
🎤 Audio Stories
My Medical School Journey
From a small village in Oyo State to becoming a doctor...
Audio player will be available when story is published.
Mental Health Awareness in Nigeria
Breaking the stigma around mental health in Nigeria...
Audio player will be available when story is published.
🎥 Video Stories
Building Schools in Rural Kaduna
How a group of volunteers transformed education access in three rural communities...
Preserving Our Igbo Traditions
Documenting and teaching traditional dance to the next generation...
Success Stories
See how sharing stories on Great Nigeria has created real impact and positive change.
How My Story Led to a Community Project
Impact: Inspired 50+ volunteers and raised ₦2.5M for clean water initiative
"Sharing my story on Great Nigeria connected me with people who wanted to make a difference. Within weeks, we had a team and funding to bring clean water to my village."
From Story to Startup
Impact: Connected with 3 co-founders and secured $500K in seed funding
"My story about building a fintech startup caught the attention of investors and potential co-founders. Today, we're serving over 10,000 customers across Nigeria."
Preserving Culture Through Storytelling
Impact: Documented 15 traditional dances and trained 200 students
"Sharing our cultural heritage stories inspired others to join our mission. We now have a cultural center teaching traditional dances to the next generation."
Community Health Initiative
Impact: Established 5 mental health support groups across Lagos
"My story about mental health awareness resonated with many. We now have support groups helping hundreds of people access mental health resources."
How to Share Your Story
Follow these simple steps to share your story with the Great Nigeria community.
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Choose Your Format
Select whether you want to share a text story, audio recording, or video.
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Write or Record Your Story
Create your content. For text, write your story. For audio/video, record your narrative.
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Add Details
Provide category, location, tags, and any additional context about your story.
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Submit for Review
Submit your story for review. Our team will review it within 24-48 hours.
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Get Published and Share
Once approved, your story will be published and you can share it with the community.
Submission Guidelines
To ensure quality and respect for our community, please follow these guidelines:
What Makes a Great Story
- ✓ Be authentic and share from the heart
- ✓ Focus on impact and outcomes
- ✓ Include specific details and examples
- ✓ Tell a clear narrative with a beginning, middle, and end
- ✓ Share lessons learned and insights
Content Do's and Don'ts
- ✓ Do: Include photos or videos when possible
- ✓ Do: Respect privacy and get consent for others featured
- ✓ Do: Keep stories positive and inspiring
- ✓ Do: Fact-check your information
- ✓ Don't: Share false or misleading information
- ✓ Don't: Include hate speech or discriminatory content
- ✓ Don't: Violate copyright or intellectual property rights
Privacy Considerations
- ✓ Get consent before featuring others in your story
- ✓ Respect people's privacy and boundaries
- ✓ Consider the impact of sharing personal information
- ✓ Protect sensitive information about yourself and others
- ✓ Follow data protection guidelines
Moderation Process
- ✓ All stories are reviewed before publication
- ✓ Review process typically takes 24-48 hours
- ✓ We may request edits or clarifications
- ✓ Stories that violate guidelines will be rejected
- ✓ You'll receive notification of approval or rejection
Rights and Permissions
- ✓ You retain ownership of your story
- ✓ By submitting, you grant us permission to publish
- ✓ You can request removal of your story at any time
- ✓ We may feature your story in promotional materials
- ✓ Credit will always be given to the author
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about sharing your story.
How do I submit my story?
Click "Submit Your Story" and follow the 5-step submission process: Choose format, Write/Record, Add details, Review guidelines, and Submit. Your story will be reviewed before publication.
What story formats are accepted?
We accept Text stories (written narratives), Audio stories (podcasts, interviews, spoken word), and Video stories (documentaries, testimonials, visual narratives).
Are there guidelines I need to follow?
Yes! Check the Submission Guidelines section for detailed Content Guidelines, Format Guidelines, Legal & Safety requirements, Attribution & Rights information, and Community Standards.
How long should my story be?
Story length varies by format: Text stories can be 500-5000 words, Audio stories typically 5-30 minutes, and Video stories 2-15 minutes. Check category descriptions for specific recommendations.
Can I submit stories anonymously?
Yes, you can choose to submit anonymously if you prefer. However, attributed stories often have more impact and help build your reputation as a storyteller.
What happens after I submit?
Your story will be reviewed for quality, appropriateness, and alignment with our guidelines. Once approved, it will be published and may be featured in our newsletter or highlighted sections.
Can I edit my story after submission?
Contact us if you need to make changes to your published story. We can help you update content, add information, or make corrections.
How are stories featured?
Stories are featured based on quality, community engagement, impact, and alignment with our mission. Featured stories are highlighted across the platform and in our newsletter.
Can I use images or videos in my story?
Yes! You can include images, videos, and other media in your stories. Make sure you have the rights to use any media and provide proper attribution.
Are there categories for stories?
Yes! Stories can be categorized as Personal Journeys, Community Impact, Historical Narratives, Cultural Heritage, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, and more. Choose the category that best fits your story.
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