The Northern Woman
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Living in the 21st century during the era of "wokeness", being "lit" and the consistent pressure to stay relevant isn't easy at all, most especially for the Northern Muslim woman. Despite the society's ever growing pressure on the Northern woman to be bold and unnecessarily loud, Hawwa cherishes values from days bygone.
Who knows, there might be love we encounter on her journey, maybe even marriage and possibly a baby in a carriage?
Join me as we unravel the tale of a young doctor who finds joy in helping others and gets lost dreaming of what could be if only her society had aspirations for a brighter future.
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