Northernnigeria Stories

Hauwa was raised to understand one truth early in life: a woman does not belong to herself alone. Born into a family where names carry history and obedience is praised as virtue, her future has already been decided carefully, respectfully, and without her consent. Fresh out of Ahmadu Bello University with an architecture degree and dreams bigger than her small town of Rufai'a, twenty-four-year-old Hauwa finds herself caught between two worlds: the one she's studied to build, and the one her family insists she inhabit. But when love finds her quietly at a Zaria wedding-in the form of Abdullahi, a man who asks nothing except honesty-Hauwa begins to question the life chosen for her. What she doesn't know is that fate has already made the choice. What she doesn't expect is that marriage is just the beginning. As family expectations tighten, tradition presses closer, and the reality of being a wife in a world that demands she stop being herself unfolds, Hauwa must confront painful truths: Can a woman honor her lineage without betraying her heart? Can she build a marriage without demolishing her dreams? And what happens when the man you love cannot see the woman you are? This is a story about: - The weight of tradition and the cost of defiance - Love that begins as destiny but must be chosen every day - The architecture of identity-what we build, what we're given, and what we tear down - Finding yourself in a marriage that threatens to erase you - The quiet revolutions that happen inside a woman's heart Set against the rich, complex backdrop of Hausa Muslim culture in Northern Nigeria, Hauzine is an intimate exploration of what it means to be a woman navigating between duty and desire, between the life you're given and the one you dare to design. Content Notes: This story contains themes of arranged marriage, family pressure, marital conflict, and cultural expectations. It portrays the realistic struggles of maintaining identity within marriage.

--- 🦋 The Symphony of Wings: Muhamman & Hauwa'u 🦋 Once upon a soft sunrise, in a garden where the wind hummed lullabies to the petals, fluttered two butterflies - each radiant in their own way. Muhamman, the Social Butterfly, was a burst of joy - always dancing from daisy to daffodil, weaving laughter between leaves. He greeted every breeze, every bloom, every creature with his glowing charm. But hidden in the shade of a tall sunflower was Hauwa'u Maijidda, the Antisocial Butterfly - quiet, careful, and cocooned in silence. Her wings shimmered with secret colours, seen by none, because she chose solitude over flight. Muhamman noticed her stillness. He didn't barge in or force her to flutter - instead, he came gently, day by day, smile by smile. He told her stories of clouds shaped like castles, of sunbeams that taste like honey, of how the sky misses the wings that do not soar. At first, Hauwa'u only listened. Then she blinked. Then she inched toward him. And one day... she opened her wings - hesitant, trembling, but beautiful. Muhamman took her by the wingtip and showed her how to trust the wind. He didn't change her - he simply believed in the colours she didn't yet know she had. With time, Hauwa'u flew - not because she had to, but because she wanted to. And together, they danced. Different. But in perfect rhythm. A symphony of contrast. A harmony of hearts. This is the story of Muhamman and Hauwa'u Maijidda - The butterfly who reached out... And the one who finally chose to fly. ---

THE FIRSTS SERIES BOOK 1 They taught her that silence was strength. That obedience was worship. . Asmau never asked for a love story. Growing up between cultures, between heartbreak and healing, she learned early that silence is survival-and trust is dangerous. Now, years later, she's told this is God's will. To marry. To surrender. To begin again. But how do you give your soul to someone when pieces of it were stolen long ago? And then there's Marwan. A man who doesn't chase, doesn't press, doesn't pretend. A man whose presence feels like stillness after a storm. Quiet. Watching. Knowing. A man with eyes that see too much and hands that never reach for what isn't his. In a world where shame speaks louder than truth, Asmau must decide: Will she live quietly to please them? Or finally choose her own voice? This is a story about quiet faith. About healing, not all at once-but in the hush between prayers. About choosing yourself... even when your voice shakes. A tender story about girlhood, grief, and the quiet rebellion of choosing yourself.

Love's Entangled Web - by Safiratul kalãm (Ambassador of words) Two cousin sisters (Anaya and Inaya).👭 Two best friends (Azlan and Adeel). Two sisters of darkness (Lisa and Lila).😈 And one destiny no one can escape. At Cambridge University, Anaya and Inaya share more than family ties - they share dreams, laughter, and the kind of love that feels unbreakable. But when they cross paths with Azlan, a charming businessman, and Adil, a brilliant software lecturer from Oxford, the calm rhythm of their lives begins to change. A spark ignites between Anaya and Azlan - unexpected, unwanted, yet fated. But jealousy has already cast its shadow. In the heart of England, Lisa, a woman entangled in a secret cult, discovers through her dark charm that Azlan's destiny is bound to Anaya. Consumed by obsession, she vows to rewrite fate itself because she can't resist her feelings to Azlan. Alongside her sister Lila, whose hatred for Anaya runs deep, the sisters summon their brother - Danish, a cold mafia heir whose heart beats for power, not mercy. But when Danish faces his target(Anaya), he doesn't pull the trigger. He falls in love instead. From secret libraries to hidden rivalries, from arranged marriages to shattered hearts, Love's Entangled Web is a story of passion and fate - where love defies reason, hate breeds obsession, and destiny plays its cruelest game. ✨ When love's threads entwine, can they unravel the knots of fate? *** All in All: Lisa's cult, Lila's jealousy, Danish's mafia twist, the forbidden love, and Azlan's fate. It reads like a drama series, exactly your style. 🎬💜 "Four hearts bound by fate. Two sisters tied by blood. One love destined to bloom amidst rivalry, betrayal, and a web only destiny dares to untangle. "When love's thread entwine, can they unravel the knots of faith?."

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nineteen-year-old Aydah has learned the art of disappearing, hiding her loneliness behind a practiced smile, her fear behind silence, and her pain behind obedience. At school, she plays the loyal friend in a fragile trio held together by jealousy and pretense. At home, she tiptoes through her family's polished chaos, But when she meets a boy who makes her feel seen for the first time, her fragile balance begins to crack. What begins as tenderness unravels into a cruel game of betrayal and humiliation, forcing Aydah to confront the cost of being invisible in a world that only notices when it's too late. Set against the glittering yet suffocating world of Abuja's upper class book traces a girl's journey from silence to selfhood, asking what it truly means to be seen, and what it costs to heal.

She had everything-silk dresses, gold jewelry, rooms bigger than most houses, and a future already written. She was the only daughter of the Emir of Zaria. Royal. Respected. Protected. Yet, every evening, she stood on the palace balcony and wished for a life she did not understand. A life without rules. Without expectations. A life where she could be Khadija, not a princess. The palace below hummed with quiet activity. Horses moved through dusty streets, traders packed their stalls, and women carried water pots home. Life went on, simple and free. Then, the news came: the Danjuma family had returned to Zaria. Their son, Bashir, would attend gatherings with her family. A powerful, proud, forbidden boy whose name was whispered in every home and palace hall. Days later, at a public gathering, she saw him for the first time. Their eyes met. Just for a second. But in that second, something shifted. He stood among men in white robes, taller than most, his posture straight, his eyes calm but distant. When he turned, their eyes met. Just for a second. But in that second, something shifted. 💫 She's royal. He's forbidden. What happens when their worlds collide? Read Part 1 of Under the Sahel Sky by ablahh on Wattpad now! Follow @ablahh.loves.to.write for more chapters and exclusive updates ✨

Widowed at twenty-six, just two months after giving birth to her third child, Fatima's world shatters completely when she loses her father on that very same day. Grief settles into her bones, reshaping her heart, her faith, and her understanding of love. How do you conquer a heart that has learned to survive so much pain? A thirty-five-year-old bachelor..... A ruthless businessman. A computer genius. The heir to a billion-dollar oil empire. Khaleepha Bunza chose to remain single, believing control was easier than vulnerability. Perhaps self-preservation was only fear taught to stand tall. What happens when he looks into the most captivating eyes he has ever seen? eyes holding more emotion than he has encountered in a lifetime, and finds himself tethered to them, unable to look away?

Ten years ago, tragedy struck-and with it, a bond between two families was shattered. Khalid and Walida were left with nothing but bitterness, each blaming the other for wounds that never healed. Now, forced into a marriage neither of them desires, resentment is all they know. But when the past refuses to stay buried, will their hearts remain locked in anger... or will fate dare to write them a different ending? Will love find a place in their hearts or will their resentment keeps drifting them apart? Let's all find out together ✔️ ©Ummusalma Salisu. No plagiarism of this book!!

" 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.

You know those people who will never compromise honesty no matter what? Meet Aymah Naseer Lamido, a lady in her early twenties who believes that honesty and faith in Allah as she embarked on a journey called life in the northern Nigeria where not even love will test her honesty as so she says!

In the ancient city of Zaria, where tradition weighs heavy and faith shapes daily life, Fauziya Umar and Murtala Muhammad appear to have everything-wealth, status, and a marriage admired by many. But behind closed doors, jealousy festers, respect crumbles, and silence becomes louder than words. Consumed by fear of losing her husband, Fauziya turns away from patience and faith, choosing control over trust. Her actions slowly tear apart the bond she once held so tightly, drawing a dangerous line between superstition and belief. When her disrespect toward Murtala's family and her secret dealings come to light, Murtala is forced to make a decision that shocks their world. As consequences unfold, a second marriage brings calm where chaos once lived, and Fauziya is left to face the ruins of her own choices. In the quiet aftermath, repentance arrives-not as an escape, but as a reckoning. Between Dust and Dua is a powerful story of love tested by pride, forgiveness without reunion, and the painful beauty of transformation. It reminds us that while hearts can change, some endings are meant to teach rather than restore.

A novel teaching northern nigerian children about the slave trade through the story of a young girl named kamlah. A young girl which was taken as a slave to america in the early 1800 where she met her father which was also lost when she was little , which led into a journey of self discovery and bravery. And heart throbbing events which led her back to her nation as an independent and strong woman, also including the events that conspired in the north her hometown during her absence

Khairiyya was lost and couldn't think of a perfect solution to what happened. At last she decided to keep it a secret forever without telling anyone. There was a possibility that no one would ever believe she was raped. People were judgmental so she tried her best to mask the pain. Unknown to her secrets don't stay hidden for long. She accepted living without Abdulmaleek wholeheartedly and managed to move forward in life. He left after telling her words she misunderstood, he left her shattered never to return again. Maybe she no longer needed him in her life again so he decided to give her enough space that never ended. At first it felt terribly unbearable and he felt like he would lose it living without Khairiyya but he struggled and moved out of his misery. He found the solution to his problem. He also accepted living without her. You would never know a person completely until you know the darkness they've been through. Both Khairiyya and Abdulmaleek found the solutions to their problems, but are these solutions right, are these solutions worth sacrificing the love they had for each other? Not our usual love story Read on and find out. Started 01/07/2020

Set in Ancient Hausa Kingdom, Northern Nigeria Completed🌺 Daurama has learnt many things in the course of her life. Not by choice but by necessity. Forced to practically raise herself from a young age, she knows what decisions to make, how painful they can be and how necessary they are . But now there's political turmoil in the land of Gobir. Far away from home. When she's thrust into the middle of it all, will she rise and conquer or will she become just another victim in the quest for power.

Surrayya doesn't do complications. Life is sweet when you keep things simple- bake, paint, watch F1, and avoid emotional entanglements. Feelings? Too messy. Love? Too risky. She'd rather stick to what she can control: her dreams, her business, and her ever-growing collection of car facts no one asks for. Hafiz likes life structured. Numbers make sense. Investments have predictable outcomes. He has always believed that with enough discipline, life can be controlled. But lately, he's starting to realize- some things aren't meant to follow a formula, proving that even the best-laid plans can crash and burn. Their paths weren't supposed to cross. And yet, somehow, they crashed into each other-in the most unexpected place. She's all spontaneity; he's all logic. She runs from feelings; he's learning to confront them. Neither of them is looking for love, but love? It might just be looking for them. Because sometimes, the best things in life happen when you're not paying attention.

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When tragedy strikes, Humaira's life of luxury is shattered, leaving her to pick up the pieces of her broken world. Struggling to come to terms with her new reality, a chance encounter with a mysterious stranger offers a glimmer of hope-one that could help her pursue the education she desperately dreams of. As she begins a new life in an unfamiliar home, Humaira must endure pain, hardship, and emotional scars that refuse to fade. But just as she starts to find her footing, she becomes entangled in a complicated love triangle-forcing her to choose between her heart and her goals. Will she find the strength to rise above the trauma that has defined her and build a future filled with purpose, passion, and redemption? Dive into Humaira's Odyssey, a heart-wrenching and inspiring tale of resilience, romance, and the unbreakable human spirit.

The story chronicles the death of a medical youth corp member in a post election violence in a Northern state in Nigeria.

This is a story about Amira, a young woman in Northern Nigeria whose life takes an unexpected turn when her family presents her with a proposal for an arranged marriage. The narrative explores Amira's inner conflict as she grapples with familial expectations and her own desires, all while facing a choice that could change the course of her life.