GIMBIYA HAKIMA

About this Novel

*Ranki raised her voice, saying, "Hakima, the Fulani girl, spoke up, expressing her desire to speak. "Lantana, come forward and tell me why you want to speak to everyone today."* *Maryam, Hakima's maid, then added, "Today, Hakima said she doesn't want to speak to anyone. Has something happened in this house?"* *Lantana, feeling uneasy, replied, "Maryam, my dear, I came to you today because I couldn't hold back any longer."* *Hakima responded, "May God grant you health, dear. Tell me, Gimbiya Hakima, why did you call me? What has troubled your heart?"* *Lantana said, "I need your forgiveness for my wrongdoing." She hesitated, then continued, "I'm afraid to face everyone, that's why I couldn't speak until today."*