
Is the Shetani a Demon, a Spirit, or Something Else Entirely?
The Shetani are malevolent entities or spirits that feature prominently in the folklore and cultural beliefs of numerous communities across … Read more

Popobawa Sightings: Inside Zanzibar’s Most Feared Cryptid
The Popobawa is a malevolent cryptid (or evil spirit), often described as a winged, one-eyed creature, whose tales originate primarily … Read more

The Nandi Bear: Africa’s Terrifying “Brain-Eating” Cryptid
The Nandi bear is one of East Africa’s most persistent and terrifying cryptids—an animal whose existence is suggested but not … Read more

What Is the Mazomba—Africa’s Lost Dinosaur or an Unknown Rhino?
The Mazomba is a lesser-known cryptid reportedly inhabiting the dense, remote forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in … Read more

Is the Lukwata Real or Just an African Legend?
The Lukwata is a mysterious water cryptid that is often mentioned in the folklore of the African Great Lakes region, … Read more

What Is the Holawaka? The Ethiopian Spirit Bird That Doomed Humanity
Holawaka is a legendary bird-like cryptid in the traditional folklore of the Oromo people, who primarily reside in the East … Read more

Dingonek: The Mysetrious Predator That Terrified East Africa
The Dingonek is a notorious, bizzare, semi-aquatic cryptid primarily associated with Lake Victoria and its massive network of river systems … Read more

What Is the Agogwe? The Mysterious Hairy Dwarf of East Africa
The Agogwe is a strange cryptid widely reported in East Africa, particularly in the dense forests of Tanzania and Kenya. … Read more

The Lake Tanganyika Monster: A Living Prehistoric Beast?
The Lake Tanganyika monster is an African cryptid. The creature allegedly inhabits the massive freshwater body shared by Burundi, the … Read more