Imagine it is three o'clock in the morning. Most people call this the witching hour. It is that spooky time of night when the world of the living and the world of the dead seem to touch. The air feels different, and the shadows look like they are moving. Deep inside a very dark forest where you cannot even see your own hand, something scary is happening. There is no sound except for feet hitting the ground. A tall, strong woman is walking through the thick grass. She is wearing white clothes that look like a burial shroud. She is dragging a big black goat by a rope. The goat’s mouth is tied with a red cloth that has white chalk marks on it. This woman is in a big hurry. She needs to get to a special hill before time runs out.
Behind her is a younger woman, maybe twenty-eight years old. This younger woman has no shoes and no proper clothes, just a white cloth tied around her chest. She has red paint on her forehead. She looks like she is in a trance, just following the older woman. They walk for about ten minutes until they reach a wide, open field. This place is strange because even though the forest is pitch black, this field is glowing with a bright white light. They both fall to their knees and start shaking like they are freezing, even though it is not cold. The older woman starts ringing a small bell and saying things in a strange language. Suddenly, a huge golden rock that looks like a throne appears. A powerful goddess is sitting there, also dressed in white. The two women bow down like they are worshipping her. One part of the book says — "Almighty Goddess of fire and revenge." (translated from Hausa). They call her this because they are looking for a way to get back at someone who hurt them.
The goddess touches their backs, and everywhere her fingers go, blood comes out. She licks the blood and then tells them they can speak. The older woman, whose name is Fatihat Adetunji Balogun, cries out that she wants justice for her daughter. She offers her daughter to the goddess’s fire. The goddess asks who they are talking about. Fatihat says the name "Ahmed Damilare Bello." She wants revenge against him and his family. If you like stories that start with this kind of mystery and dark energy, you should check out Taskar Novels for more. The ritual gets even more intense. They have to kill the black goat and collect its blood in a black bowl. They draw a big circle on the ground and light it on fire. They stand inside the fire and drink the blood after the goddess breathes on it. The goddess then makes a terrible promise. She says — "I, your god, am giving you the assurance that Ahmed, son of Bello Jimada and his wife... will never bear a child... NEVER." (translated from Hausa). This curse is meant to destroy Ahmed's marriage forever. The goddess says the daughter will be like a "fishbone in their throat."
While all this scary stuff is happening in the forest, we see the other side of the story. Ahmed Damilare Bello is at home, totally relaxed. He is a very handsome man with dimples that show when he smiles. He is wearing an expensive grey suit and eating a nice dessert. He has no idea that somewhere in a dark forest, people are drinking goat blood and cursing his future. He looks like a man who has everything. He is rich, stylish, and calm. But his mother, who he calls Mamee, is very angry with him. She is sitting across from him, staring at him with a mean look. She is upset because Ahmed ignored a girl named Kafayat at her birthday party. Ahmed just smiles and acts like it is no big deal. He says he didn't even know Kafayat was mad. This kind of drama reminds me of the vibe in SECONDARY SCHOOL where small mistakes lead to big problems later on.
Mamee thinks Ahmed is being rude and arrogant. She tells him he should be ashamed of how he treated Kafayat. But Ahmed is just too cool. He asks his mom why Kafayat is making a big deal out of nothing since they aren't even dating. He has no clue that Kafayat is the heartbroken girl from the forest and that her mother is out for blood. The author, Surayya HMS, does a great job of showing how Ahmed’s chill attitude is actually making his enemies even angrier. He doesn't realize that his family is about to enter a huge war. His mother is worried about their social standing and family friends, but there are much bigger spiritual problems coming their way. For those who love reading about complicated relationships, you might also enjoy CHEATERS CLUB 1 because it deals with how people hide things from each other.
Ahmed’s wife is also part of the problem, according to the enemies. She is an Efik girl born to an Igbo woman. In this story, tribal differences play a big role. The title "Kishiyar Kabila" hints at this rivalry between tribes or cultures within a marriage. Fatihat and her daughter feel like Ahmed chose someone else over them, and they are using that pain to fuel their revenge. It is a classic story of a woman scorned, but with a very dark twist. You can download Hausa novels like this one to see how the curse starts to affect Ahmed’s life. Imagine being happily married but never being able to have a child because of a secret grudge from years ago. It’s heartbreaking to think about.
The transition between the dark, scary ritual and the bright, wealthy life of Ahmed is really sharp. In the forest, the goddess laughs a loud, scary laugh before disappearing. One moment the women are in a glowing field, and the next, they are just standing under a dark mango tree with a big owl staring at them. They run to their car and change their clothes, trying to look normal again. But inside, they are changed. Fatihat is determined to break the Bello Jimada family. She says — "Bello Jimada family, get ready because I, Fatihat Adetunji Balogun, am coming for you." (translated from Hausa). This part of the book makes you want to keep reading to see when she will make her first move. It is similar to the secrets you find in SUGAR DADY where people have hidden lives.
Ahmed is still at the table with his mom, trying to calm her down. He is very soft-spoken and polite, which makes it even harder to understand why someone would hate him enough to curse him. Or maybe his politeness is what makes people think they can get close to him, only to be disappointed when he doesn't love them back. The way he handles his mom shows he is a "good boy," but maybe he is too blind to the feelings of the women around him. If you like stories about big houses and family issues, you should also look at DEEN HOUSE. It has that same feeling of "rich people problems" that turn into something much bigger.
The tension in the book is not just about the magic. It is about the clash between the modern world and old traditions. Ahmed is wearing a Zegna suit and eating fancy food, while his enemies are using ancient rituals to fight him. He is fighting with logic, but they are fighting with something he doesn't even believe in. It makes you wonder who will win in the end. Can a suit and a smile protect you from a goddess of fire? This is why people love to find Hausa novels online, because they tell stories that feel very real to our culture. You can see pieces of this struggle in HIDDEN CROWN as well, where power is not always what it seems.
As the story goes on, you start to see how Kafayat’s love turned into hate. She was so hurt by Ahmed that she was willing to stand in a circle of fire and drink blood just to make him suffer. That is a lot of pain for one person to carry. And Fatihat, as a mother, is doing what she thinks is right to protect her daughter's honor. Even if it means doing something evil. It reminds me of the deep emotions in SO NE SILA, where love is the reason for everything that goes wrong. You really feel for the characters, even the ones doing bad things, because you see how much they are hurting.
If you are looking for the best Hausa novels that combine romance, culture, and a bit of a thriller vibe, "Kishiyar Kabila" is a great choice. Surayya HMS wrote a story that keeps you on the edge of your seat from the very first page. Will Ahmed ever find out why his life is falling apart? Will the curse actually work, or is there a way to break it? The drama between the different tribes and the family expectations makes it feel very grounded, even with the supernatural stuff. You can find this amazing novel and many others on Taskar Novels. It is the best place to get all your favorite stories and keep up with the latest releases.
