Arewa Stories

Amira Gidado had her future planned. Finish medical school. Marry the man she loved. Build the life they had dreamed about together. But one decision from her family shattered everything. Forced into a marriage she never wanted, Amira finds herself becoming the wife of Muhammad Bashir Dantata a wealthy widower still haunted by the memory of his late wife and devoted to the little daughter she left behind. From the moment she enters his home, she feels like an outsider living in someone else's life. His late wife's presence lingers in every room, every memory, and every comparison. To make matters worse, the man she never stopped loving refuses to completely let her go. Ibaad never wanted another marriage. Amira never wanted him. Bound together by duty rather than choice, they agree to keep their distance. But as days turn into months, silent acts of kindness, shared heartbreak, and an unexpected bond with a little girl begin to change everything. Just when their walls start to crumble, secrets from the past, family betrayals, and the return of old feelings threaten to destroy the fragile connection growing between them. Because sometimes the heart chooses one path... And fate chooses another. Fated Heart

In a home where love was a currency, she was always bankrupt. Her parents' affection was reserved for the twin who reflected their every hope, leaving her to inherit the hushed comparisons and soft dismissals. She was constantly reminded of her lesser worth, but she never imagined her marriage would be a cast-off from the twin who was truly desired. Offered as a consolation prize, she expects only disappointment in a loveless union. Yet, the journey of marriage becomes an unexpected path to self-discovery. The Color Of My Own Sky is a story of the invisible bruises that shape a soul, and the battle to finally find the courage to paint your own brilliant horizon. Nov. 3 ©deey_jah

Raees has it all-a successful career, a close-knit group of friends, and a heart hopelessly set on a woman who couldn't care less. Ummita, a self-proclaimed recluse, is the epitome of indifference to romance-especially when it comes to a charming, persistent pilot like him. But no matter how hard she tries to keep him at arm's length, Raees is determined to break through her defences, one sweet gesture at a time. With each surprise, each small act of kindness, Raees falls deeper-and Ummita, despite herself, begins to wonder if ignoring him is really such a good idea after all. Will her heart finally catch up to his, or will Raees' green flag turn into a red one?

In the glittering sprawl of Abuja's elite circles, Amani is a vibrant force of curiosity and rebellion, drawn to the shadows others fear. When she crosses paths with Arfat-a brilliant, enigmatic man with a darkness he keeps carefully masked-her intrigue threatens to consume them both. Arfat is controlled, untouchable, and entirely uninterested in playing by anyone's emotional rules. But Amani isn't like the others. She isn't afraid of him-and that makes her dangerous. As their worlds collide in a dance of temptation, secrets, and unravelling control, Amani begins to see the cracks in Arfat's armour, and what lies beneath is both beautiful and terrifying. But love, when touched by darkness, is never simple. It is a plunge into the unknown. An abyss you choose. And sometimes, just sometimes, what you find at the bottom is light.

"She was born into unimaginable wealth. He was born to inherit a throne. Neither expected that destiny had bound them together long before they ever met."

Amani wasn't ready for marriage, nor was she willing to marry her cousin. She was just 17 and had recently rounded up her secondary school. Her intention was to further her education before thinking about marriage but then something happened, something very big... *** Hamid was set to marry Rahmat Ali, his colleague and long-term girlfriend. She was the girl he had ever dreamed about and the girl he would forever risk his life for. But just a day to their wedding, she was caught up in a big mess that forced his parents to replace her with his cousin, Amani. •••••••••••••••••••• Whatever your relationship status is, read this story at your leisure time. It is not your usual love story of a boy and girl, it is a lesson to behold. •••••••••••••••••••• Dedicated to all my fans, I love you all💝

At twenty-one, Olóládé Khadijah Adéyẹmí is the definition of grace. Born into a loving Yoruba Muslim family, she was raised with strong values, kindness, and respect. Her warm smile can brighten anyone's day, yet beneath it is a young woman carrying dreams much bigger than herself. She's intelligent, compassionate, and believes that love should never be forced-it should come naturally. Family means everything to her, and she would go to any length to make them proud. Though soft-spoken, she isn't afraid to stand up for what she believes in. With honey-brown skin, expressive dark eyes, and an effortless elegance that turns heads wherever she goes, Olóládé has a beauty that comes as much from her heart as her appearance. She has no idea that one unexpected encounter with a mysterious and influential Hausa man named Zayn Alhassan Dantata will change the course of her life forever. Sometimes, the most beautiful love stories begin when two completely different worlds collide. Join Olóládé Khadijah Adéyẹmí and Zayn Alhassan Dantata on a journey of love, sacrifice, heartbreak, and destiny as two hearts from different worlds fight for a future written by love-not tradition

"This marriage is to fulfill my responsibility to my mother. Nothing more." Sofia didn't interrupt. She just watched him. "You will not lack anything," Malik continued, voice calm, controlled. "But I don't do emotional conversations. I prefer my space." A pause. Then, quieter "Do not expect love from me." When Sofia Bello returns to Nigeria to reconnect with her roots and take on a life-changing architecture contract, the last thing she expects is an arranged marriage to a man who has already decided she will never have his heart. Lieutenant Colonel Malik Danjuma is disciplined, distant, and completely closed off until the woman he married out of duty begins to slip past every rule he set. Because Sofia is not the kind of woman who stays at a distance. And Malik is not prepared for what happens when the one person he tries to keep out... becomes the only one he can't stay away from. A modern Arewa romance about duty, healing, family, and the kind of love that quietly breaks through even the strongest walls.

Warda Wambai never believed in love, and Amir Fema never had time for it. They came from two families where everything was already planned-except them. What begins as a simple family connection slowly turns into something neither expected. Between stubborn hearts, family drama, laughter, jealousy, and unexpected moments, Amir and Warda discover that sometimes love doesn't need to be searched for. Sometimes, it simply finds you.

Zulaiyha Umar is an ordinary 20 year old with the dream of becoming a lawyer one day. But what happens when she meets a stranger who unknown to her is the prince.... Love finds its way between them, without Zulaiyha knowing his through identity. But will Zulaiyha, a girl who prefers normality and peace. Still love Farid, the crowned prince of Kano. A man who lives a life full of chaos , that is far from normal. Read THE AIR HE BREATHES to find out!! ------ "You lied to me!!" I yell,clearly frustrated. If someone had told me that the stranger I met at the beach shore was actually the prince a few days ago.. I would have slapped them, punched and called them a liar. But look at me now, standing in front of the man I fell in love with. But the only difference is, I now know his true identity. The crowned prince of Kano.

THE DANLADI RULE Nusaybah Danladi has never been particularly good at following rules. As the youngest child and only second daughter of one of Kano's most influential families, she has grown up surrounded by wealth, expectations, four overprotective brothers, and a family rule she has always found ridiculous: If a man wants a Danladi girl, he doesn't start with her. He starts with the family. But Nusaybah is twenty-four, studying Medicine at Nile University, and perfectly capable of making her own decisions. Or so she thinks. Then she meets him. He's respectful. Charming. Mature. Everything she should probably stay away from-and somehow everything she wants. For the first time, Nusaybah thinks she might have found something real. But in the Danladi family, nothing is ever as simple as it looks. And sometimes, the person you trust with your heart is the person who had the most to hide. Welcome to the Danladi family. Where love has rules. And breaking them comes with a price.

"Know your place." Those were the first words Major Hamza Umar Safana said to his bride after they stepped into their home. No smile No welcome. No warmth. Just a reminder that this marriage meant nothing to him, --- He was the Army's most feared Major. A man whose heart had been shattered by betrayal. She was a maid with nothing but an old sketchbook, a dream of becoming an architect, and faith that Allah had not forgotten her. She had survived a cruel stepmother. He had survived a broken heart. Neither of them wanted this marriage. Yet fate-and one determined mother named Ummi-had other plans. Behind the walls of the Safana mansion, silence speaks louder than words, old scars refuse to heal, and two strangers are forced to share a home they never chose. But sometimes... The people we push away the hardest are the very ones Allah sends to change our lives. She thought he was the villain of her story. He thought she was just another mistake. They were both wrong.

Amina thought grief would be loud. Instead, it settled quietly into the spaces her father once occupied following her from Yola to Abuja and teaching her how to smile while carrying a sorrow no one could see. Then there is Asad. A successful businessman calm, reserved, and difficult to read. A man of few words, yet somehow, his quiet presence begins to reach the parts of Amina she has kept hidden. But grief has taught her that nothing lasts forever. And as Asad becomes more than she ever expected, Amina is forced to confront the fear she has carried since losing her father: How do you love someone deeply when your heart is already preparing to lose them? A Time Called Amina is a poignant story of grief, faith, healing, and the quiet courage it takes to love again even when tomorrow is never promised.

They were both focused on their careers, both chasing their dreams, and neither expected love to become part of the plan. But when their families bring them together in an arranged marriage, they find themselves building a life neither of them saw coming. Can the make time to love one another

INAYA's life took a turn for the worst when her mother in law forced her husband to take a new wife. INAYA, a kind and soft hearted woman must fight through deception and conspiracies just to prove that the love she and her husband share will always be greater than any evil.

Zulaiha never planned to fall in love not like this. After watching her mother endure pain in a marriage that slowly broke her, she made herself a promise: never get trapped in a relationship where she would be just another option. So when Muhammad enters her life, she refuses to be moved by his wealth, his status, or even his charm. He is royalty, respected, and surrounded by women who would do anything to be in her place. But instead of chasing them, he chooses her. At first, Zulaiha keeps her distance, testing him, questioning his intentions, and fighting every emotion growing inside her. But Muhammad is patient. He doesn't rush her, doesn't pressure her he simply stays. Consistent. Intentional. Unshaken. As their connection deepens, Zulaiha finds herself caught between fear and desire, between her mother's painful past and the possibility of a different future. But love doesn't come without challenges. Family drama, harsh judgment, misunderstandings, and hidden insecurities threaten to pull her away from the one man who seems determined to do things the right way. And just when she starts to believe in him... life reminds her that love is never simple. A story of healing, trust, and a love that tries to do things halal but is tested by pain, pressure, and the fear of repeating history. Will Zulaiha trust Muhammad enough to let him stay? Or will fear make her walk away from the one man who chose her completely?

After thier marriage is arranged by thier parents, Yasmin and Nasir have to work together. But one day he takes one look at her and asks "Don't you ever get tired of smiling like that" Yamsin's smile falters for a second He had seen through her 🪷🪷🪷🪷🪷🪷🪷🪷🪷🪷🪷🪷🪷🪷🪷 Yasmin's parents died in a car crash Sad story Since then Yasmin has learned to accept things as they are, with little to no complaints When her aunt had asked her to wash the dishes by 12 midnight she had smiled and said "yes aunty" When her cousin had snatched away her favourite toys She'd let go of them willingly "Such a pushover" her cousins had thought but that wasn't it Behind her radiant smile was the mind of a schemer A schemer so good at what she did that she'd never gotten caught up in any of them The problem is, her uncle had decided to sacrifice her for a buisness deal in place of his daughter And naturally she was going to scheme her way through this too Except this time, she meets someone at her level Maybe even higher It really was going to be a battle of wits. °•°•° 𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒃𝒚 amitaf_rishab(Afnoor) © All Rights Reserved

when circumstances turns her into a shadow of herself, she becomes cold and lacks every bit of happiness. Her mind is set strictly on business when she has to take over responsibilities of everything her father owns despite having elder brothers. Najmin is faced with the harsh reality of life and has to step up her game to maintain her father's name. Being brought up admist nothing but love, affection and peace, Namir is brought to work in his father's company in order to prove he is worthy of taking over the company. A proposal is brought forth by a rivalry company into doing a business worth millions of profit and this is the chance Namir has to prove himself worthy to his family. He has to work with Najmin on this but when her overbearing character is something he can't keep up with, he is stuck with trying to show her that there is more to life than the dark side she lets consume her and still uphold the legacy. Find out how two people with different mindset and opinions about life are set to work together, but when one can't stand the other, it becomes intense and takes a different direction. lies and deception is left to take the lead with everybody captured in the web of greed and envy. The truth can prevail only when love has something to say in this story. it takes a different turn leaving hearts shattered. but that's not all, it's takes more than just an appology to fix things. Two families, two different people and a one sided love story only two lives can be saved.

Yesterday, Mardiyah ended a phone call with Kabir with three words: I love you. Today, he's getting married. It has to be a joke. Fueled by shock and betrayal, Mardiyah jumps on the next flight from Spain to Nigeria. She storms into the mosque where his wedding is taking place-and publicly humiliates him. That moment? That was only the beginning of her vengeance. But everything changes when she meets Imran. She hadn't planned for him. She hadn't expected him. A single dad with a golden-retriever heart, Imran becomes her biggest supporter-even though he knows she's only using him to get back at Kabir. Then things spiral. Mardiyah discovers a deeper connection to someone she never saw coming. Now, tangled in secrets, ties of blood, and a love she didn't plan for, Mardiyah must decide: Will she embrace the truth she's been running from-even if it changes everything?

Who's supposed to peck me now that you're leaving without saying a word?" Fathia laughed, knowing exactly who her sister was-always acting nonchalant but soft inside, still Daddy's baby. "Let me give you a light one before you go report me to Daddy," she teased, hugging her and giving her the peck she requested. It was their little tradition, one they both held dearly. Do you see what you are about to lose by not reading this book?!I know you wouldn't want something like that to happen,let's dive into this story with meee!!