By George Ojuku Momoh
The House of International Poets and Writers, an online poetry forum created to foster,build and help writers gain knowledge,connect with each other and be Giants in Poetry. Concluded their 54 days writing marathon on the 23rd August, 2026.
As this year marked their 3rd Writing marathon, The House Celebrated the participants and congratulated the first 5 overall best writers who participated.
“With immense joy, pride, and appreciation, we congratulate every participant” the administrators wrote in their congratulations message.
Below are the names of the participants,
Florence Lucy Msukwa, Aisha Serry,Janet M Williams,Alpha Bah,Fatima Neene Turay,Folade Ifeoluwa Rachel,Hosea Samuel,Ominoyi Folashade Esther,Peace Neemart,Prescious Danlami and Alhaji MS Jalloh.
Among them, Florence Lucy Msukwa,Aisha Serry,Janet M Williams,Alpha Bah and Fatima Neene Turay emerged as the best five participants.
It was truly a great moment as the writers did a lot just to be consistent and at the end success came.
As we await to receive an anthology from them, the administrators emphasize the need for writers to continue to be consistent even as the marathon ended.
Congratulations to all!!
To know more about the five best participants, here are their biographies.
Florence Lucy Msukwa (1st Position)
Florence Lucy Msukwa born on 06 December 2002, is a Malawian poet and spoken word artist whose work explores gender, culture, and exclusion. Her poetry amplifies marginalized voices, especially girls denied education. She is currently developing a spoken word collection and has performed at university and community events, using storytelling as a tool for advocacy and social change.
Aisha Serry (2nd Position)
Aisha Serry is a very young poetess form Freetown, Sierra Leone. She writes about Unshowed emotions and Real life struggles.
Her goal is to use her words to heal and awaken.
Janet M Williams(3rd Position)
Janet M Williams is a Sierra Leonean poet and an aspiring young Lawyer. She is also a writer and student at Fourah Bay college, USL. She is passionate about advocating for justice and African stories.
She believes in the power of writing with passion and purpose to change lives.
Alpha Bah(4th Position)
Alpha Bah is a young Sierra Leonean public speaker, debater, poet, mentor, and youth leader. A former Senior Prefect and President of the Literary and Debating Society at Millies Academy, he has held several other leadership positions. He has earned certificates and recognition in debating and public speaking, alongside international certificates and recognition in poetry. Passionate about youth development, he uses his voice and experience to inspire young people to speak confidently and think critically.
Fatima Neneh Turay(5th Position)
Fatima Neneh Turay, also known as Nenee The Poetic Witch. Is a Sierra Leonean creative, poet, and content creator with a passion for storytelling, photography, and self-expression. She is a curious soul who loves learning, reading, exploring new ideas, and expressing myself creatively. She is passionate about personal growth, empowering girls, and using her voice to make a difference. She is still discovering herself, growing through life, and working towards becoming the woman she envisioned.
Above are the top five finalists of the marathon!!
With dedication and joy to learning,the house of International Poets and Writers still moves with the help of God!!
