Hausa Novels & Stories

I rolled my eyes. "I see you have mouth now, let's go I'm using my break. I need to get back to work. " He didn't wait for my reply as he strode to his truck and got in and started driving. They didnt need to tell me twice before I quickly got in my car and followed him. Alhamdullilah, I didn't get lost today. Ode-fool Oponu-stupid Shey-its like a Yoruba slang used in place of right?

"These are Sufyan's aunts so you're to come kneel before them and greet properly." His mother turned to the women. "Forgive her, she doesn't know anything about our culture. Awon Hausa o kin pon eyan le - hausa people don't have respect." She finished off in Yoruba. Sabeerah didn't say anything, she simply stod up and went to kneel before them just as her mother and aunts came downstairs. Sufyan's aunts said prayers for her before one helped her get up and then gave her a side hug, she went back to her seat.

I blurt out. Cortèz starts to stroke his cane over the sand making a capital L. “Let.” He says to us while he writes the capital letter U. “Us.” Then strokes his cane again making a capital A. “All.” Writes the letter H. “Heal.” Lastly he finished with the capital U. “Unexpectedly.” Harry finishes. Cortèz smiles. “The island of LUAHU is home for people who wishes to heal. May the both of you heal from your pains and be awakened soon.” He walks away until he magically disappears fading.

“No, it’s not. It’s a general language, everyone speaks it in Nigeria. My tribe is different.” “Oh, yeah, that’s true. I remember during your sister’s wedding your family members were speaking something different from what you spoke earlier.” “Yes, it’s different.” “What is your tribe called again?” “It’s called Idoma. I am from the Benue state,” “I-do-oo-ma,” he says trying to pronounce it. “No IDOMA,” I say giggling. “I-do-ma and stop making fun of me, it’s not my mother tongue,” he says smiling while pronouncing it right.

There was silence after that. "You must be Yoruba? "I enquired , realizing I was the one pushing the conversation. He just seemed to be interested in looking outside my window. He shook his head before saying he was born in lagos and his mother is Yoruba. "My dad was actually Igbo." I noted the tense there but said nothing just smiled and nodded.

A round of applause for her, please", Emeka said. We all clapped. Emeka introduced the next picture, a smiling couple running playfully in a green field, they were holding hands. It was at that point that we left for another group. 🔅🔅🔅🔅🔅🔅🔅🔅🔅🔅🔅🔅🔅🔅🔅 Suya- a specially prepared meat with main ingredients being pepper, onions e.t.c. Originated from Northern Nigeria. Jigida- a string of beads worn on the waist by Nigerian women. It is also known as "Ileke" and "Lagidigba" in Yoruba. Hope you enjoyed this chapter?😊 Please, don't forget to vote🙏

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he added as he walked into the bathroom. I turned to look at his naked butt and kept wondering if he did all this intentionally. ************* Glossary Amaka - An Igbo word meaning beautiful. See has she fine - See the way she's fine Na you go chop all this one - You will be the one to enjoy this.

I would never come across somebody related to her let alone her. Moreover if she's Tolani, she would have reacted by now. But she doesn't know me. I tried to contain myself before I loose guard. "Good afternoon ma" I greeted, kneeling down according to the Yoruba culture. Yoruba is a popular tribe somewhere in West Africa, Nigeria. "How are you my daughter. How's your mum" she replied, gesturing me to get up and sit. "They're fine ma" I said before sitting down. "Ahhhh my husband is back" she said looking at the direction of the door.

' 'Ka ọ dị,' said Lastborn. 'Ka ọ dị,' replied the surprised woman as she and her partner made for the door. 'So you can speak Ibo now.' Eniiyi said, her voice tinged with a streak of envy. Lastborn looked very smug. 'It's Igbo, not Ibo. And, no, I can't, but I know a few words, like ka ọ dị means bye bye.' 'Stop feeling yourself.' Eniiyi glowered. 'You're a very annoying boy.'