HELLO! I'M YOUR HADIZA BAGUDU
I'm an author and poet.
Fantah is an action-filled historical romance set in the 1800s during the height of a powerful Fulani empire in Africa. It follows a village girl with big dreams and a disgraced prince on a journey of revenge. When their paths crossed, they embarked on an explosive romance that threatened to destroy them both.
Feel free to explore the story, share your thoughts, and become part of this unforgettable journey
MY STORY
I was born in Yola, Adamawa state to a Fulani mother who was also a physiotherapist and a Nupe Father who was an engeneer.
In my early years, at primary school, in the 1980s, I stumbled upon an amazing poem about scars. Our teacher, bless her heart, explained how scars aren't just physical marks but reminders of the battles we've fought. That lesson stuck with me, inspiring me to write three poetry collections and four novels since then.
Despite my natural shyness and reluctance to participate in public events like poetry readings and competitions, I've found joy in sharing my work online, thanks to the wonders of technology. My academic journey includes earning a BSc in International Studies from A.B.U Zaria and an MSc in International Relations and Diplomacy from Nile University, Abuja — completing my thesis in 2024 on COVID-19 vaccine nationalism and dependency in Africa.
Today, I'm happily settled in Abuja, Nigeria, with my husband and two children, embracing the balance between family life and my passion for writing and learning.
“Stories are bridges between souls. They allow us to walk in another's shoes, to feel their joys and sorrows, and to recognize ourselves in the unfamiliar.”
— On the power of narrative
✦ FASCINATING THINGS ABOUT ME
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🗣️ I speak 3 languages fluently: English, Hausa, and Fulfulde. And I can also read and write Arabic.
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💻 I am a Microsoft certified professional and have web-designing skills.
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🌀 I have a fear of wobbly ceiling fans. Why? Well... gravity. Duh!
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🐱 I love cats.
📍 Currently: Abuja, Nigeria
📚 Latest: "An Epic Journey of Faith" (2024)
🎤 INTERVIEWS
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