About Galadima Family Book One

Galadima Family Book One Complete Hausa Novel is a Hausa family drama
about wealth, tradition, arranged marriage, emotional neglect, family politics, love,
jealousy, and the hidden pain of a young woman who feels unwanted in her own home.

The story introduces Zuhra, a young lady of about eighteen years whose beauty and calmness
make people see her as more mature than her age. She lives in a family where some people
love her deeply, while others treat her with coldness and suspicion.

The novel also introduces Sauban, a handsome and respected young man in the Galadima
family, whose name quickly becomes connected to marriage discussions. At the same time,
Aseef’s disturbing interest in Zuhra creates tension and fear around her.

Galadima Family Book One English Translation

Zuhra Returns From JAMB Class

She walked calmly and modestly, dressed in a long sky-blue hijab known as a jalbab. Her
face was partly covered with a matching face mask, and she wore simple glasses that made
her natural skin tone stand out even more. On her feet were golden half-cover shoes, and
a golden bag hung from her shoulder.

Although she was not more than eighteen years old, her composure made people assume she
was older.

As she reached the corner of their street, discomfort and annoyance covered her because
of the idle young men who always sat around the area. She had given them the name
“wasteful sitters.” She tightened her beautiful face under the mask and increased her
steps, hoping to pass them quickly.

Then she heard a familiar voice:

“Zuhra, welcome back. I hope you returned safely?”

She quickly turned with respect and saw Baba Mai Icce.

She bent slightly and replied:

“Welcome home, Baba Mai Icce. Good afternoon.”

He answered warmly and blessed her. Zuhra felt happy because of the blessing he gave her.

Zuhra Meets Sauban At The Gate

With a brighter face, she reached the beautiful and well-arranged gate of their house. She
raised her hand to knock, but the gate opened from inside.

When she raised her eyes, she met his eyes directly.

Her heart beat quickly, and she immediately lowered her head. He looked at her once and
then looked away. He passed beside her and left.

Behind him, their driver pulled a trolley bag toward a car parked in front of the house.
Before Zuhra could turn fully, the children of the house rushed out noisily.

Maimoon ran out and said:

“Please, Yaya Sauban, take me with you. I want to go to Bodejo’s palace.”

Ateek also said:

“No, Yaya Sauban, do not take her. Take me instead because I miss Bodejo, and I have never
been to the palace before. Maimoon has gone before.”

Sauban smiled lightly and placed his hand on Ateek’s head.

In his soft voice, he said:

“Do not worry, my friend. Insha Allah, I will not stay long. I know you are already on
school break, so when I return, I will take you all.”

The children jumped happily.

Zuhra stood still, unable to move forward or backward. She released a deep sigh and went
into the house.

Zuhra Complains To Mommy

Zuhra went directly to Mommy’s apartment. She opened the door and greeted softly, in a
voice so low that one would need to listen carefully to hear her.

Mommy was preparing to go out, holding a beautiful shopping bag.

She said:

“My Zuhra, welcome.”

Zuhra smiled tiredly and said:

“Mommy, I am tired. Honestly, I am tired of going to this JAMB class.”

Mommy walked away and replied:

“Go and bathe, then eat. I know what is worrying you is just tiredness. After bathing, you
will feel better.”

Zuhra sighed again and went upstairs. She entered Mommy’s room, removed her hijab, bathed,
and changed into a purple English outfit that fitted her well.

Without applying lotion, she put on her slippers, took her iPhone 13 Pro Max from her bag,
and went downstairs.

Ummi’s Strange Calmness

Zuhra saw food arranged on the dining table, but instead of going there, she went to
another apartment on the right side of the house.

She entered the sitting room confidently, but when she saw who was sitting there, her body
became cold.

An elderly woman of about fifty years sat on a one-seater chair, wearing medical glasses.
One leg was crossed over the other, and a laptop rested on her lap.

With fear in her voice, Zuhra greeted:

“Ummi, welcome home.”

Without raising her head from the laptop, Ummi replied:

“Yes, welcome back.”

Zuhra was surprised. Ummi had answered her greeting without insult, anger, or suspicion.
She went upstairs to her room thinking:

“Ummi has done something surprising today. She answered my greeting calmly. But why?”

Zuhra, Nihal, And Laila

Before Zuhra could think further, Nihal and Laila entered her room. They smiled, and she
smiled back.

Nihal asked why they had stayed long in JAMB class.

Laila said:

“Since Yaya Sauban returned, we have been asking about you, and they said you were in JAMB
class. Are you still insisting on going to Danfodio? Come, let us all join ABU together.”

Zuhra replied:

“You will not understand. I do not like pressure. You know Yaya Aseef lectures in ABU. If
I enter ABU, he will make my life difficult. You know his character. That is why I prefer
Danfodio.”

Nihal became surprised and asked what Aseef had done wrong apart from saying he loved her.

Laila suggested that maybe Aseef had a hidden character only Zuhra knew about.

Zuhra quickly answered:

“I do not know any hidden character. I just do not want him.”

Nihal said Zuhra’s problem was coldness and stubbornness.

Zuhra only smiled faintly and went into the bathroom.

Breakfast With The Family

The next morning, Zuhra came down from the stairs and found the family gathered at the
dining table for breakfast. She looked at the chair where Abbie usually sat, but he was
not there. Her heart sank.

Mommy told her to hurry and eat because the salon might be crowded.

Zuhra sat calmly and greeted Ummi. Ummi answered briefly without looking at her.

She also greeted Mommy, Yaya Taufeeq, and Yaya Aseef. Taufeeq answered warmly, while Aseef
smiled and answered too.

Zuhra was about to speak to Taufeeq when Ummi cleared her throat. Zuhra looked toward her
and accidentally met her eyes. Ummi gave her a frightening look, making Zuhra quickly lower
her head.

She took only a little food. Laila asked whether that was all she would eat, and Zuhra
nodded.

Deep inside, Zuhra kept wondering why Ummi hated her so much from childhood. She had tried
to get used to it, but she could not.

Galadima’s Family Meeting

In another place, the elders of the Galadima family sat together in Galadima Daddy’s
sitting room. Galadima sat on his soft chair, speaking with the dignity of an elder.

He said:

“Taleeb, as the eldest in this family after me, Bodejo, and your aunt Laure, this meeting
concerns the children. From Sauban down to Mashahuda, what exactly is happening? Is western
education madness? Why do you want to copy the ways of strangers? Your children are grown.
Any one of them can marry and settle down. Sauban and Taufeeq have already completed their
studies. What are we waiting for?”

Daddy said they were planning to gather the children and discuss marriage dates, possibly
combining some of the weddings.

Abbie also said he would call Ummi and the children so they could all come, explaining
that what delayed them was Zuhra’s JAMB class.

Galadima then said that after Asr prayer, they would all visit Laure because she was ill.

Sauban Receives An Email

Sauban sat in his room checking an email on his laptop. A company in Malaysia had written
to him, saying they wanted to consider him for a job. They asked him to come within four
days for an interview with sixteen other Nigerians.

He felt very happy, though his face did not easily show it.

He stood and said:

“Alhamdulillah. Masha Allahu la quwwata illa billah.”

He wore a blue-black jallabiya that suited him greatly and went to the mosque.

After prayer, he came out with Daddy and the elders. They were surprised to see him back
in town. Galadima scolded him for travelling at night, while Abbie warned him to stop
taking such risks.

Sauban bowed slightly and promised to be careful.

Sauban At Home

Sauban entered their apartment with a greeting. The noisy sitting room immediately became
quiet. The girls quickly hid their phones because they knew his strict nature.

They greeted:

“Welcome, Bro Sauban.”

The younger children ran toward him happily but stopped before reaching him because they
knew he did not like being crowded by children.

He asked where Ammi was, and they pointed him toward the corridor. Before he could go,
Ammi came out.

He smiled and hugged her lightly, calling her sweetheart.

Ammi scolded him for travelling at night and told him to come and eat.

Guggo Laure’s Marriage Suggestion

Later, Galadima and the men went to visit Guggo Laure. She was happy to see them and
welcomed them warmly.

While they thought the visit was mainly about her illness, Guggo Laure brought up another
matter. She reminded Galadima about a girl named Akeela, saying she wanted Sauban to marry
her so that family ties would become stronger.

Galadima told her to rest first and recover before such matters could be discussed. He
also said the young people themselves must be asked whether they agreed.

Guggo Laure became upset and asked whether modern children had also changed Galadima. She
insisted that Sauban must marry Akeela because she was his relative.

Bodejo interrupted and said:

“These days, we do not force children into marriage. What if Sauban already has someone
he loves?”

Guggo Laure insisted that whether Sauban loved Akeela or not, he must marry her.

Bodejo laughed and said nobody could force Sauban into marriage.

The discussion became tense until Daddy pleaded with everyone to calm down, saying the
matter would be discussed properly later.

Aseef Troubles Zuhra

In Kaduna, Zuhra stood at the entrance of their sitting room, unable to enter or turn
back. Her face showed anger as she stared at Aseef.

She said:

“Please, Yaya Aseef, respect yourself. I respect you, and I do not want to be rude to you.
But I want you to know that I am not one of the careless girls you imagine.”

Aseef moved closer, speaking in a disturbing way. He accused her of dressing improperly
and claimed he knew the kind of behavior she was hiding.

Zuhra hissed angrily because of the pain in her heart.

Unfortunately, Ummi arrived at that moment.

Ummi turned quickly and said:

“Zuhra! So your disrespect has reached this level? You hissed at Aseef just because he
said he loves you?”

Ummi continued scolding her and warned her that she would suffer in the house if she did
not stop her rudeness.

Then she told Aseef not to allow his love for Zuhra to stop him from disciplining her.

Zuhra felt like crying from frustration. She wondered what she had done to make Ummi hate
her so much.

Taufeeq Comforts Zuhra

Taufeeq arrived and saw Zuhra crying. He quickly parked his car and came to her.

He asked:

“What happened to you, Zuhra? Who hurt you?”

She tried to explain, but crying overtook her.

Taufeeq calmed her until she became quiet. Then he took her to Mommy’s apartment.

Zuhra fell into Mommy’s arms and cried again.

Taufeeq joked that she was only being pampered, but Mommy insisted on knowing what happened.

Zuhra explained everything about Aseef and Ummi. She cried and said:

“Wallahi, this Yaya Aseef is a bad person. I would rather run to Galadima’s house because
I am tired.”

Everyone laughed, but Mommy told Taufeeq to speak to Aseef because the matter was not
useful or healthy.

Zuhra said she wanted to call Abbie and report everything, but nobody wanted to give her
a phone because they feared it would make the issue bigger.

Angry and hurt, Zuhra left and went to her room. She lay on her expensive bed and began
crying again, feeling as if she was motherless even though her mother was alive.

Galadima Family Book One Novel Details

• Novel Title: Galadima Family Book One Complete Hausa Novel
• Category: Complete Hausa Novels
• Language: English Translation
• Main Characters: Zuhra, Sauban, Aseef, Taufeeq
• Other Characters: Ummi, Mommy, Laila, Nihal, Galadima, Bodejo, Guggo Laure, Daddy, Abbie, Ammi, Akeela
• Main Themes: Family pressure, arranged marriage, emotional neglect, love, jealousy, tradition, education, hidden hatred, and family politics
• Setting: Kaduna, Galadima family house, palace environment, family apartments, and Guggo Laure’s house

Why You Should Read Galadima Family Book One Complete Hausa Novel

Galadima Family Book One Complete Hausa Novel is perfect for readers who
enjoy Hausa family stories about powerful households, marriage pressure, emotional pain,
hidden family secrets, and the silent struggle of a girl who feels unloved in her own home.

Zuhra’s story is touching because she is surrounded by wealth and family prestige, yet she
suffers emotional loneliness. Sauban’s calm authority, Aseef’s disturbing behavior, and
Guggo Laure’s marriage demand make the story full of tension and suspense.

Frequently Asked Questions About Galadima Family Book One Complete Hausa Novel

What is Galadima Family Book One Complete Hausa Novel about?

Galadima Family Book One Complete Hausa Novel is about Zuhra and the
powerful Galadima family, where love, arranged marriage pressure, emotional neglect,
jealousy, and hidden secrets begin to unfold.

Who is Zuhra?

Zuhra is a calm and beautiful young woman in the Galadima family. She is quiet, reserved,
and emotionally troubled because of the cold treatment she receives from Ummi.

Who is Sauban?

Sauban is a handsome, strict, and respected young man in the Galadima family. His name
becomes connected to marriage discussions involving Akeela.

Who is Aseef?

Aseef is a young man who claims to love Zuhra, but his behavior makes her uncomfortable
and creates conflict between her and Ummi.

Why does Guggo Laure want Sauban to marry Akeela?

Guggo Laure wants Sauban to marry Akeela because she believes it will strengthen family
ties and keep the family bloodline connected.

Why does Zuhra feel unloved?

Zuhra feels unloved because Ummi treats her harshly and often supports Aseef against her,
making Zuhra feel like an unwanted child despite living with her family.

What are the main themes of Galadima Family?

The main themes include family politics, arranged marriage, love, emotional neglect,
jealousy, tradition, education, hidden hatred, and the struggle for acceptance.