"Sarauniya!" I said almost loudly but not enough for my friend Bilal to hear, "who is she?" "Aaliyah. She's the late Alhaji Mujib's daughter. " Bilal said seeming uninterested with the topic. "Ina gidan su?" I asked, sounding a bit like a crazy stalker. "Ka kamu da ciwon so ko?" He asked as a smile spreads across his face, "They live in Asokoro district. Remember Aunty Shamsiyya? The place isn't far from your habibty's home too." "Ok, thank you. Allah ya maka albarka." "Let me know when to be expecting an invitation card." Hamza said while trying to stifle his laughter but fails woefully and I smack him on his arm as payback, joining him to laugh too. I wanted to follow her and speak to her but I heard the music start, signaling the commencement of Bilal's cousin Nadiya and her groom; Saleem's overpriced dinner party for both families. #WattysNG2020 **** This is Aaliyah's story from grass to grace as she faces obstacles created by her aunt who has done nothing but torture her since her parents death. She has managed to take the little wealth her father had left in this world and has squandered it on herself and her only daughter, Nadiya. Aaliyah's only way out is when Aunty Raliya tries to sell her off to a man who's twice her father's age but she's swept off her feet by another who's done nothing but try to make her happy. Read to know how she struggles to dodge every rock thrown her way and how she manages to reach the top victorious. Follow my Instagram: @Ayeeshatoooo Subscribe to my channel: Ayeeshatoooo

"Sarauniyya: Heartstrings" is the captivating first installment in the "Sarauniyya" series, an evocative narrative that delves deep into the rich tapestry of Arewa culture, friendship, and personal growth. The story follows Ameera Danasabe and her best friend Fatima-Zarah Jallo, two young women navigating the complexities of life, love, and identity in both their hometown of Abuja, Nigeria, and as students in London. Ameera, the only daughter and youngest child of a prominent business family, and Fatima-Zarah, a rising top model and only daughter of an influential politician, share an unbreakable bond forged through years of shared experiences. As they settle back into their university life, they navigate the challenges of balancing their academic responsibilities with their personal lives. Imran's arrival adds a layer of intrigue and complexity to the story. His growing relationship with Ameera unfolds with a mix of mystery and charm, highlighting the similarities between their not-so-different worlds. The SARAUNIYYA Series by author Ishaq Yakubu launches in July, 2024.

Guns, violence, and murder. This wasn't the life I chose. But fate had other plans. Once, I was a simple girl living a simple life. But that all changed one fateful day... The cartels, the bloodshed, the endless fear. It began when I met him - Jamal Abdullah. My world was turned upside down, and I was thrust into a realm of chaos and obsession. Love, loyalty, and survival. The lines blurred, and my life became a deadly game. Join me on this twisted journey, where loyalty will be tested, and love will be questioned."

" The heart was made to be broken. " ~ Oscar Wilde. She has been through that difficult phase of heartbreak. It wasn't just a heartbreak, hers was worsened by guilt, regret, anxiety and depression. Everyone deserves happiness, she made a promise to herself that she'll bring back her happiness no matter how much it cost. She was resilient and she adopted weapons to fight for her happiness and peace. This is Nadia Uthman. Ammar's heart has been shattered by his previous marriage. Will everything fit into place and work perfectly just like before?? This is a story of bond, love, depression, friendship, rejection, pain and resilience. Join us to untangle the mysteries of these two people.

Amali's life has never been gentle. A stepbrother who calls obsession "love." A stepsister who bullies her for existing. A mother who expects perfection, no matter the cost. Then, one week before her stepsister's wedding to Muhammad Zayn... she disappears. To protect her family's image, Amali is forced to step into a marriage built on conditions, silence, and a promise of divorce the moment her stepsister returns. But Zayn is cold. Controlled. unreadable. And the closer Amali gets to him, the more the truth twists around her. Who is Muhammad Zayn behind that icy mask? Why does he watch her like he knows more than he says? And what will happen when the secrets they're both hiding finally explode?

They wrote their destinies with ink. They stitched their brokenness with iman. They found forever... but only after losing themselves first. Firdaus - steady as a prayer whispered at dawn. Abdallah - a heart adrift in worldly storms. When Allah weaves their paths together, neither remains the same. Between oceans, regrets, calligraphy, and quiet tears, they discover what it means to love - not for the world, but for the sake of the One who gave them breath. Some stories are not just lived - they are written above the heavens. This is one of them.

In the ancient and disciplined kingdom of Sultanat Al-Qamar, where tradition breathes louder than humans and every smile is monitored by the walls, Yarima Zuhayr grows into a prince shaped by silence, duty, and heritage. His life is carefully carved by law, loyalty, and the unyielding expectations of royalty, until the palace begins to shake under betrayal. On the other side of Northern Nigeria, far from gold-tinted halls, Maryam Umar Farouk, a young Kannywood actress with nothing but faith and grit, fights her way through an industry that tries daily to crush her modesty and voice. Her journey is raw, humble, and quietly powerful. She writes stories the world ignores, speaks truths the world fears, and holds onto her dignity like treasure. Their worlds collide when palace politics explode, a forged scandal, a shattered trust, and a kingdom whispering with treachery. As Zinari Muhammadu, the prince's beautiful but ambitious wife, falls deeper under the dangerous influence of the Queen Mother, the palace spirals into a storm of deception. Through destiny's unexpected turn, Zuhayr finds himself drawn toward a woman whose strength is quiet, whose character shines beyond crowns, and whose name the world is only beginning to whisper. With royal secrets unraveling and Maryam's rising voice shaking the nation, The Royal Kingdom of Little Sunlight becomes a breathtaking tale of: ✨ Power vs. Modesty ✨ Love vs. Duty ✨ Fame vs. Faith

When she met her friend's dad. Fell in love. Married him in one month. His wife disgraced her. Her boyfriend betrayed her. So what? Her daddy was better anyway and worth every bit of it.

A pain wider than her smile... Her heart has a painful scar 🌙 It is said that the most painful wounds leave the deepest scar🌙 But then Allah heals✨ In the best of ways Allah healed her in his way 🌙

Love Bouquet is a gentle story about love that arrives unexpectedly, one moment, one decision, one flower at a time. Zaynahra never planned to fall in love. Carefree, outspoken, and content with her quiet independence, marriage was never on her list of urgencies, until a misunderstanding turns her life in a direction she never imagined. Bound by a three-month agreement with a man she barely knows, she steps into a space between certainty and curiosity, fear and faith. Khairan is calm where she is loud, deliberate where she is impulsive. What begins as convenience slowly becomes companionship, and what feels temporary starts to take root in ways neither of them anticipated. Through family expectations, private doubts, tender gestures, and unspoken prayers. This is not a story of perfect romance. It is a story of becoming. Of trust. Of tawakkul. Of learning that love is not found all at once, but carefully placed in the heart, one flower at a time.