Wayafi K'aunata Part 1 Complete Hausa Novel

WAYAFI KAUNATA (Who Loves Me More?)
By ZAHRA ROYAL STAR
Setting: Akko Village, Gombe State
A large, culturally-rooted Fulani village almost big enough to be a local government area but not officially declared as one. It’s known for its size and family compounds.
Main Character: Maryam Muhammad Amadu
She’s an orphaned girl raised in her paternal family’s compound after her father passed away and her mother remarried and left her behind. Her paternal grandmother, Iya Kubura, raised her lovingly. But Maryam constantly faces mistreatment from Inna Rabi—her uncle Sule's wife—and her son Abbas, who dislikes Maryam bitterly.
Despite the toxic atmosphere, Ya Hafiz, Maryam’s cousin, shows her genuine love and kindness, bringing her gifts and defending her against the cruelty of others, including Ya Abbas. Their closeness leads to gossip that Hafiz might even be in love with her.
Maryam spends most of her time in Kawu Mamman’s section of the family house, where his wife treats her kindly. Her best friends in the family include Zeena, Hajara, Najaatu, and Sa’ida.
Maryam vs Abbas: The Daily Tension
One day, after returning from Islamic school, Maryam finds out Abbas is home. This fills her with dread—he always insults and bullies her.
When she joyfully runs into her grandmother’s room calling for her, Abbas scolds her harshly for being loud and "unladylike." Iya defends Maryam and criticizes Abbas for always attacking an orphan girl. Maryam clings to Iya, complaining about Abbas’s hostility, and Iya consoles her as usual.
Kaduna Scene: Ramadan and Munnira
We shift scenes to Kaduna, where Ramadan is married to Munnira, a sweet, devoted wife who showers her husband with affection. Unfortunately, her in-laws—especially her sister-in-law Aisha and mother-in-law—deeply resent her.
Aisha confronts Munnira, insults her for not yet conceiving after two years of marriage, and threatens that their mother will bring another wife for Ramadan. Ramadan is infuriated but remains calm.
Munnira, hurt, still encourages him to obey his family. This pains him, as he genuinely loves her and doesn’t want another wife. Their emotional moment ends with Munnira crying in his arms.
Back to Akko: Maryam’s Daily Struggle
Maryam heads to her cousin Zeena’s house to check on her, as Zeena isn’t feeling well. They talk about Abbas and laugh about Sa'ida having a crush on him. Maryam declares that even if no men were left on Earth, she wouldn’t marry someone like Abbas.
On her way out, she bumps into Abbas. Without hesitation, he slaps her hard across the face and scolds her harshly, calling her "an animal" for walking carelessly. Maryam breaks down in tears.
Just then, Ya Hafiz steps in, holds her hand, and comforts her, wiping her tears. He offers to walk with her to the store to buy Kanwa (potash), and they have a cheerful conversation full of teasing and warmth. Hafiz, clearly fond of her, asks her to stop calling Abbas a "monster," even though he admits it's a fitting name.
Kaduna Again: Loving Wife, Big Plans
The next morning in Kaduna, Munnira wakes up and continues to show love and support for Ramadan, helping him bathe and cooking delicious Danbun Shinkafa (steamed rice meal with peanut garnish) and chicken stew.
She tops it off with a refreshing Kunun Aya (Tiger nut drink) and perfumes herself and the room with incense and sweet-smelling oils, awaiting her husband’s return.
Meanwhile, Ramadan heads to his family’s home to face his mother and sister’s plan to force a second marriage with Halima, the daughter of a known spiritualist—something he abhors.