Furen Juji Book 1 Hausa Novel Complete
At around six o'clock, something unusual happened—Joseph returned home just as his friends were preparing for the Maghrib prayer. Since he had left earlier, he had been at Phase 2 with them.
Their friendship dated back to their primary school days, continuing into secondary school. From then on, Joseph had no other friends apart from the Hausa children. Despite his father's and siblings' attempts to steer him away from Hausa culture, Joseph remained steadfast. Unlike many Ibo children who disliked the Hausa language and culture, Joseph embraced it fully. Even as a child, he enjoyed eating Hausa food whenever he visited their homes.
After his mother’s death, his father realized Joseph's strong affinity for Hausa traditions. Hoping to influence him, his father sent him to their village to complete his studies. Afterward, Joseph was sent to Malaysia for higher education. There, he crossed paths with the son of a millionaire who was also studying Ibo. However, Joseph wasn't particularly focused on academics.
Eventually, Joseph partnered with Emzon, who introduced him to exams and other academic challenges. With God’s help, Joseph persevered, completing his studies alongside Emzon. Upon their return, Emzon joined Joseph in the petroleum business. Initially, they used Emzon’s resources to establish themselves, but over time, they began operating separately. Slowly but surely, Joseph expanded his own business, transitioning from his father’s trade in palm oil to petroleum.
When Joseph arrived home, he found his father sitting on a bench with a group of elderly men. Beer bottles were stacked in front of them as they noisily bantered like they were bidding in a marketplace. Joseph sat in his car for a while before deciding to enter the house through the back door, avoiding the group.
As he tried to slip in, his father, Mr. Emanuel, called out in a drunken voice, urging Joseph to come and greet his friends. Reluctantly, Joseph approached but quickly turned back when his father tried to hand him a beer bottle, laughing loudly. He went straight to the bathroom. When he came out, his phone was ringing. The caller ID read "KB" in Hausa.
KB told him that he had seen Jibrin wandering around the city and suggested they visit him. Joseph agreed and asked KB to wait for him. Just as he was preparing to leave, his sister, Eneka, appeared at the door, reminding him that they were waiting for him in the parlor.
Joseph joined them for a brief prayer session led by a pastor who was visiting. As the pastor prayed and the family responded with “Amen,” Joseph slipped some money into the pastor’s hand, thanking him for the visit. Without staying longer, he left to meet KB.
Together, they headed to Jibrin Bala’s house that evening. When they arrived, Jibrin was overjoyed to see Joseph, shouting loudly enough to draw the attention of passersby. Laughing, he called Joseph by his nickname, "Yusuf Joseph," reminding everyone of their shared memories from the past. They reminisced about old times, laughing and teasing each other, and even joked about their names—Kabiru Lawal, Jibrin Bala, Musa Aliyu, and Yusuf Joseph.
The laughter eventually gave way to a serious moment. Joseph handed Jibrin a large sum of money, apologizing for not realizing the extent of Jibrin’s financial struggles. Jibrin explained that he had spent everything hosting a church event to appoint new leaders. Joseph reassured him, patting his shoulder, and promised to stay connected.
Afterward, Joseph dropped KB off at Ugwar Tukura and returned home, reflecting on the events of the evening. He thought about how life had changed for his friends and himself, yet their bond remained strong despite everything.
