So, I just started reading this new book called Barrister Nazeeyah by Mujahida Matar Malam, and honestly, the way it starts is just something else. You know that feeling when a big man returns home after being away for a very long time? That is exactly how this story kicks off. We see this very handsome guy, his name is Maina, or Dr. Maina as people call him now. He is stepping off a plane, and you can just tell from the description that he is not your regular guy. He is wearing a sharp black suit, his hair is looking all fresh and silky, and he has these nice glasses on. He even has a Royal watch on his wrist. He looks like someone who has really made it in life. He has been away from Nigeria for fifteen years, just imagine that! Fifteen years is a whole lifetime for some people. He is coming back as a full doctor now, and you can see he is feeling very happy to be back on his home soil.
As he is coming down the stairs of the plane, he is looking for his close friend and brother, I.G. Haisam. His boys are behind him carrying his heavy bags, and the moment he sees Haisam, the joy is just too much. They hugged each other so tightly because they really missed one another. If you love stories about family and deep friendship, you should check out where to download Hausa novels to see how these two bond. One part of the book says — "I miss you so much my bro" (translated from Hausa). And Maina just smiles and tells him he is okay. It is that kind of friendship that makes you feel warm inside. They get into a big car and head straight to a very massive house. This is not just any house; it is a palace because Maina comes from a royal family. But here is the thing about Maina, even though he is a prince, he does not really like all that royal drama and the way people bow down to him. He just wants to be a normal guy, but his blood says otherwise.
When they get to the palace, the whole place is buzzing. Servants and palace guards are everywhere, shouting greetings and making a lot of noise to welcome the prince. Maina just waves his hand at them because he finds all that stuff a bit tiring. He just wants to see his family. When he finally enters the main house, he sees his sisters and they all run to hug him. Then his mother, who they call Ammynerh, comes out. You can tell she loves him more than anything. She looks a lot like him too. When she sees her son after all those years, she is so moved. She touches his back and says — "May Allah bless you Maina, and may He bless what you have studied" (translated from Hausa). It is such a beautiful moment. You can feel the motherly love jumping off the page. Maina even tells her how much he missed her. It is clear he is the golden child of the house, even though some of his siblings joke about being jealous of all the attention he gets.
But you know, in every story where there is a lot of love, there is also going to be some serious trouble brewing in the dark. While Maina is enjoying his homecoming with his mom and friends, some other people in the palace are busy grinding their teeth. There is this woman called Zinariyar Gabas. She is one of the wives in the palace, and she is definitely not a fan of Maina or his mother. She is sitting with a woman named Jakadiya, and they are basically plotting. They are angry because Maina didn't come to greet them first. They feel he is being disrespectful because he stayed with his mother instead of going around to see everyone else. You know how palace politics can be very messy. These women are planning something bad. Jakadiya is even egging her on, telling her that they need to join forces with others to bring Maina and his mother down. One of them even says — "This time, we are going to take a very strong step against them" (translated from Hausa). That part really gave me chills because you know Maina has no idea what is coming for him.
I like how the author, Mujahida Matar Malam, describes the contrast between the happy homecoming and the dark plans being made in the shadows. It makes you want to keep reading to see if Maina will be able to handle the snakes in his father's house. You can find more of these kinds of stories on Taskar Novels. It is really interesting because Maina is a doctor, and he probably thinks his life will be about saving people and working in a hospital, but coming back to a royal house means he has to fight battles he didn't even prepare for. And the title is Barrister Nazeeyah, so I am just waiting to see how the lawyer part comes in. Usually, when you have a doctor and a lawyer in a story, things get very heated and exciting. Maybe she is the one who will help him fight the legal or traditional battles in the palace. I can already imagine their first meeting. It will probably be a bit tense because Maina seems like a very proud and quiet man, and lawyers are usually very talkative and bold.
The story also shows us how much Maina respects his father. Even though he was tired from his trip, he was ready to go and see the King. His father was busy with some visitors, so Maina had to wait, but the respect he has for his roots is still there. He sits with his friend Haisam and they talk. Haisam is always there for him, and you can see that their bond is going to be very important as the story goes on. If you are looking for the best Hausa novels that talk about royalty and modern life mixing together, this one is a great choice. The way the author writes makes you feel like you are standing right there in the palace courtyard, smelling the food and hearing the guards blowing their horns. It is very vivid but the words are easy to understand, which I really like. I hate books that use too many hard words that make my head ache.
Another thing I noticed is how Maina tries to stay humble even though he is a prince. He tells his friend that he just wants to rest and maybe see his other relatives later, but he knows he can't escape his duties. The drama with the stepmother, Zinariyar Gabas, is what really kept me on edge. She is so bitter! She thinks Maina's mother is the one poisoning his mind against her. This kind of "indoor" war is common in big houses, and it always leads to so much heartbreak. I am really rooting for Maina and his mom because they seem like such nice people. I hope Barrister Nazeeyah shows up soon to put those plotting women in their place. You can read many other Hausa novels online that have this kind of spicy palace drama, but this one feels special because of Dr. Maina's character. He is calm, but you can tell he is not someone you should mess with.
The book also mentions a lot of other characters like Ciroma Qadir and the sisters like Zuma. It feels like a full world with so many people. It is the kind of book you want to read on a quiet afternoon with a cold drink in your hand. You start reading and before you know it, you have finished ten chapters because you want to know if the bad people will succeed or if Maina will find out about their plans. The tension in the palace is just starting to boil, and I know it is going to get even crazier. I really enjoy how the story moves from the airport to the palace and then into the secret rooms where the villains are talking. It gives you a bird's eye view of everything happening. It makes you feel like you know a secret that the main character doesn't know yet, and that is always the best part of any good story.
If you want to follow the rest of Dr. Maina's journey and see how he meets Barrister Nazeeyah, you really need to get this book. There is so much more to the story than just a prince coming home. It is about jealousy, love, and the struggles of being part of a royal family in this modern world. I am sure there will be many twists and turns that we won't see coming. Mujahida Matar Malam always knows how to keep her readers coming back for more. You can find this book and many others like it on Taskar Novels. It is the best place to get your daily dose of stories that feel real and exciting. Go check it out and tell me what you think about Dr. Maina and the drama in his father's house!
