LADIDI KWADAGA

About this Novel

Ladidi Kwadaga is a Hausa novel written by Binta Umar Abbale, which tells the story of a young girl named Ladidi, who lives in a small village in Northern Nigeria. The novel explores the challenges that Ladidi faces as she tries to make a living by hawking, and her journey to find her place in the world. Ladidi is a young girl who has lost both her parents and is being raised by her grandmother. Despite her difficult circumstances, she is determined to make a better life for herself and her grandmother. She starts hawking local goods like kola nuts, groundnuts, and zobo, in order to make some money. She walks long distances every day, from the village to the nearby market, carrying a heavy load on her head. The novel portrays the challenges faced by young girls in Northern Nigeria, who are often forced to work from a young age to support their families. Ladidi's story is a reflection of the struggles of many young girls in the region, who face poverty, lack of education, and limited opportunities. As Ladidi grows older, she starts to dream of a better life for herself. She desires to go to school, but her grandmother cannot afford to send her.