Matar Mutum Book 1 Hausa Novel Complete 

Abdulwahab Tijjani, known by many as Audu, lived under a misconception regarding his name. Those who knew him assumed his real name was Abdullahi, as is often the case in Hausa families where "Audu" is commonly equated with "Abdullahi." However, his nickname, Audu, originated from his grandmother during his childhood. She playfully gave him the name Audu Money because of his habit of carrying money in his pockets, shaking it around, and boasting, “This is my money; I’ve grown it!” The nickname stuck, and over time, his original name, Abdulwahab, was forgotten. Even his children were registered in school as Abdullahi Tijjani Bechi, perpetuating the misunderstanding that “Audu” was short for “Abdullahi.”

Alhaji Audu was born in Bechi, a village in the Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano State. His grandfather, Malam Lawan, was the first Me Garin Bechi (village chief). Malam Lawan and his wife, Asabe, were childless for thirty years before they had their son, Tijjani, whom they cherished deeply. Sadly, when Tijjani was only seven years old, his father passed away. Four months later, his mother, Asabe, also died, leaving Tijjani orphaned. He was raised by relatives, moving between households, but they coveted the wealth his father left behind. They denied him his inheritance, leaving him with just a small farm, which was also later seized. The new Me Garin, his paternal uncle, eventually gave Tijjani a separate piece of land to live on.

Despite the struggles, Tijjani worked tirelessly on the land, using it to sustain himself. He married his cousin, Fadi, and together they had six children: Baba, Hashimu, Maryam, Amina, Aminu, and Zulai. The family relied solely on farming, growing crops to feed themselves and selling the surplus for daily expenses. Tijjani’s farm, located near a swamp, allowed him to cultivate various crops, providing some stability for his family.

However, life took a turn when Tijjani expressed a desire to marry a second wife, Hafsatu Farar, a woman from another village. Although Fadi was concerned about their already meager resources, Tijjani assured her that it was God who provided sustenance. Hafsatu, younger and more beautiful than Fadi, gained Tijjani’s admiration and love, though Fadi remained devoted.

In time, Hafsatu bore him five children: Yakubu, Audu, Bilkisu, Aisha, and Muktar. Tijjani fondly referred to the youngest as Baballiya, after his own father. This blended family, though burdened by financial challenges, navigated life together, with each member contributing to their survival through farming. Despite the struggles, Tijjani remained a steadfast figure, deeply respected by those around him.