A Lokacin Ne Book 1 Complete Hausa Novel
A Lokacin Ne Book 1 Complete Hausa Novel continues with the touching story of Bintu, a humble village girl whose life begins to change after her father sends her to visit her aunt in the city. This English translation is prepared in clean WordPress HTML format for Hausa novel readers.
A Lokacin Ne Book 1 Complete Hausa Novel English Translation
She sat calmly in front of her father, listening carefully as he spoke to her about her journey to the city, where his younger sister lived after marriage.
Her aunt had insisted that Bintu should come and spend a few days with her for a short holiday.
Honestly, Bintu did not want to make the journey. But because it was her father’s instruction, she had no choice but to obey.
She preferred staying in their village with her father. Even though she was a girl and still young, she was almost like the leader of their home.
She often did hard work just so they could get something to eat because her father was not a wealthy man.
Bintu was the one who fetched firewood. She was the one who fried awara in the afternoon. In the morning, she sold koko and kosai before returning to attend the western school she loved deeply.
Now, her aunt from the city had insisted that she must come for a holiday. Bintu did not understand why her aunt always talked about wanting her to visit whenever she came.
Bintu Prepares for the Journey
She had already packed her few clothes inside a small Ghana-must-go bag. The bag was very old, and the leather covering had started peeling and shrinking from the body of the bag.
Her father brought out one thousand naira from his pocket and handed it to her for transport fare.
Bintu stared at the money in surprise, wondering where he had gotten up to one thousand naira to give her for transport.
She stretched out both hands respectfully and collected the money.
“Thank you, Baba,” she said politely.
After she collected it, he said, “Alright, Bintu. Listen carefully to what I am about to tell you.”
He continued, “You must know that city life is different from our village life. So be very careful with the world and control yourself.”
He said, “Turn your eyes away from anything that does not concern you. Stay exactly where your aunt places you. Even though you are a calm and well-behaved girl, I know you may see surprising things there that can change your life.”
He added, “So be careful with this world. These days, truth is scarce. Stand firm as the daughter of a poor man, just as you were born into this life from the beginning.”
In a soft voice, Bintu said, “Insha Allah, Baba. I will protect myself just as you have said. You will find me careful, insha Allah.”
He said, “May Allah bless you, Bintu. May Allah protect you with His perfect protection.”
She answered, “Ameen, Baba,” while tears gathered in her eyes, almost falling.
The Journey to Sokoto
Her father personally escorted her to the motor park where she would find a vehicle going to Sokoto.
When she got there, the vehicle soon filled up, and they began the journey to Sokoto. Her heart was heavy with sadness.
It was around two o’clock in the afternoon when they entered Sokoto. At that time, people in the town were preparing to pray Zuhr.
Bintu took a motorcycle, just as she had been directed, and told the rider to take her to Sama Road, near Dantani’s shop.
The motorcycle rider stopped there.
She asked about the house of Gwago Asma’u, the masa seller. The person she asked described the place for her.
She paid the motorcycle rider, and he left. Then she carried her small bag and walked toward the house that had been described to her.
Bintu Arrives at Her Aunt’s House
With greetings on her lips, Bintu entered the house.
She found her aunt sitting in the compound, preparing ingredients for masa.
As soon as her aunt saw her, she became cheerful and said, “Ah, who am I seeing in our town today? Is this Bintu?”
She welcomed her happily.
“Welcome, my dear. You are welcome. Welcome,” she kept saying with joy.
She showed Bintu a room where she could keep her belongings. Bintu entered the room with her bag and found a place to sit quietly in one corner.
Her aunt came into the room carrying a covered bowl of food. She placed it in front of Bintu and said, “Sit and eat first. After that, we will greet properly.”
In her soft voice, Bintu said, “Gwago, I want to pray first.”
Her aunt replied, “Alright, Bintu. The bathroom is over there. Go and refresh yourself.”
After Bintu finished praying, she came out and saw her aunt sitting and cleaning vegetables. Bintu tried to collect the work from her hand.
Her aunt quickly refused.
“No, Bintu. Go and eat first. You just arrived, and you already want to start working? Go and eat, my Bintu.”
Bintu did exactly as her aunt said. She returned to the room, sat down, folded her legs, and gently opened the food bowl in front of her.
Inside was rice mixed with beans, oil, and pepper. On top were sliced salad leaves and tomatoes.
She ate slowly and calmly. She did not even eat half before covering the bowl again, saying she was full.
Bintu Helps Her Aunt
She did not remain idle for long. That same day, she joined her aunt in preparing masa.
Without wasting time, they finished everything early.
Afterward, they found a place to sit and began talking about the people back home in Gwadabawa.
About A Lokacin Ne Book 1 Complete Hausa Novel
A Lokacin Ne Book 1 Complete Hausa Novel continues with Bintu, a hardworking village girl whose father sends her to the city despite her reluctance. Her father warns her about city life, temptation, and the importance of remembering her humble background.
This part of A Lokacin Ne Book 1 Complete Hausa Novel introduces Bintu’s journey from the village to Sokoto, her arrival at Gwago Asma’u’s house, and the beginning of a new experience that may test her patience, innocence, and destiny.