Imagine walking into a house where two old people are sitting together, looking so much in love. That is how the story of Auren Kaddara Ko Biyayya starts. We see Alhaji El-Mansur and his wife Bilkisu. They are rich, they have everything, but you can see they are worried about their son, Abdul’aziz, who everyone calls Dady. Dady is a very handsome guy, even more handsome than his parents, but he looks like someone who has the world on his shoulders. He walks in to greet them, but his face is dry. No smile at all. When his father asks about his family, his face drops even more. His parents can see he is not happy at home. The poor guy has two wives, and instead of giving him peace, they are making his life a living nightmare. His father, seeing how much Dady has lost weight and how stressed he looks, tells him something shocking. He tells him he needs to get a third wife. Can you imagine? Dady is already drowning with two, and his dad is suggesting one more just so he can find someone to actually give him peace.
One part of the book says — "Dad, another marriage? I am already struggling with these ones." (translated from Hausa). Dady is so confused. He tells his father that even though his father is old, he stayed with only one wife and was happy. But here he is, not even thirty years old yet, and he has two wives who are almost driving him crazy. He asks his dad if they want to lose him. It is really sad because you can see he respects his parents so much. This is where the title comes in — is it destiny or just obedience? He married these women because his parents wanted it, but now he is the one suffering. If you like stories about family pressure, you should download Hausa novels like this one to see how it feels. It reminds me of the drama in KANA NAKA Book 1 where family issues also take center stage.
When Dady leaves his parents' house, he does not even want to go back to his own home. He drives slowly, and when he gets to the gate, he does not even answer the security man's greeting. As soon as he enters the house, he hears shouting. His wives, Ikileema and Husna, are at it again. They are fighting and insulting each other like they are not even related. The irony is that they are cousins, but they hate each other's guts. They are screaming so loud it sounds like a marketplace. Dady just wants to go to his room and hide, but they won't let him. Ikileema blocks his way and demands that he tells Husna she is nothing to him. Then Husna jumps in and it becomes a physical fight. The author, Bilkisu Ibrahim, really shows how toxic a home can become when there is no love between cowives.
The book says — "Husna came and grabbed the collar of Ikileema’s shirt and said 'You are the useless one, the small brat, he should be saying those words to you and not me!'" (translated from Hausa). It was a total mess. Dady had to scream at them to stop. He told them that if he hears another word from any of them, they are going back to their father’s house. He even told them they are like "dogs" because of the way they behave. He is just so tired. He goes into his room and locks the door, wondering how his life became like this. He is a successful doctor, he studied in America, but his home is a war zone. It is almost like the wild situations you see in KARUWAN CIKIN GIDA Book 1 or even BIG LADYS where the women are just something else.
To understand why Dady is in this mess, we have to look at the history of his father, El-Mansur. Back in Yola, El-Mansur’s father had two wives. One was mean and the other was kind. El-Mansur’s mother was the kind one, but she and her son suffered so much in that house. His half-brothers, Ashiru and Salisu, were bullies. They followed their mother’s footsteps and made life hard for El-Mansur. Even when they grew up and their father died, they cheated him out of his inheritance. When El-Mansur’s wife, Bilkisu, was pregnant and very sick, these brothers refused to help him with money for the hospital. It was a very dark time. If you enjoy reading about old family rivalries, you can find the best Hausa novels that talk about these themes on the main site.
Eventually, El-Mansur couldn't take the suffering anymore. He moved to Kano with his pregnant wife to stay with an uncle. That was when his luck changed. God opened doors for him and he became very wealthy. But because he has a good heart, he didn't forget the brothers who treated him like trash. He bought them houses in Kano and even paid for them to go to Hajj. But those brothers and their wives still had envy in their hearts. They moved to Kano just to be close to his wealth. They raised their children to look at El-Mansur’s house with greedy eyes. This kind of hidden jealousy is also a big part of KAWALINE, another great read.
Dady grew up in this environment. He was a very quiet and serious boy. He went to America to study medicine and became a gynecologist. While he was there, his cousin Jabir was also there, but Jabir was just wasting time with women and drugs. When Dady came back, his father felt he should marry from the family to keep the bond strong. That was how he ended up with Ikileema and Husna. It was supposed to be a marriage of "Biyayya" or obedience to his father’s wishes. But the girls were raised by parents who only wanted El-Mansur’s money. They didn't care about Dady. They brought their bad attitudes into his house, and now the poor man is paying the price. It makes you think about the choices people make, like in SEX BEFORE MARRIAGE where one decision changes everything.
The drama in the house is just too much. These women don't behave like wives at all. They act like they are in a club or something. They don't respect Dady, even though he provides everything for them. He is always thinking about how to escape the noise. He is a man who deals with women's health all day at the hospital, but he can't even find peace with the two women in his own bedroom. It’s a very deep story about how sometimes, trying to please your parents can lead you into a trap that is hard to get out of. You can see more stories about complicated relationships and romance by checking out Hausa novels online.
As the story goes on, you start to wonder if Dady will actually listen to his father and marry a third wife. Who would she be? Would she be different from the first two? Or would she just add to the fire that is already burning in his house? The way the author writes makes you feel for Dady. You want him to be happy because he is a good son. He did everything his father asked, but now he is the one crying in the middle of the night. It is a story that shows that money is not everything. You can have a big house and a fast car, but if your home has no peace, you have nothing. If you like stories that focus on the emotional side of marriage, ANTI ROMANCE is another one you might enjoy.
I really like how the story shows the contrast between the parents' generation and Dady's generation. His parents stayed together through poverty and sickness, and their love only got stronger. But Dady started with wealth and still found himself in a mess. It shows that character is what matters in a marriage, not just family connections. The jealousy of the uncles and the way they used their daughters as pawns is just disgusting. You will find yourself rooting for Dady to finally stand up for himself and find the happiness he deserves. It is a very emotional ride from start to finish.
If you want to read the full story of Abdul’aziz and see how he handles his crazy wives and his father’s request, you should definitely head over to Taskar Novels. They have this book and so many others that will keep you entertained for hours. Whether you like romance, family drama, or stories about life's struggles, that is the best place to find them. Go check it out and see why everyone is talking about these books!
