Biography
Sumaiyah Muhammad Salisu has won the African Teen Writers Award in Prose, and was shortlisted for the Eugenia Abu/SEVHAGE International Prize for Creative Non-fiction in 2024.Her debut novella, The Murder at School clinched the 1st runner up for Nigeria Prize for Teen Authors. Salisu’s second novella; Unbroken: A Healing Odyssey catapulted her to stardom, clinching the 1st runner up for the same prize and the most valuable participant in the female category at HIASFEST 2024 respectively.When Salisu is not conjuring up new stories, she expresses herself through spoken word artistry, compelling short stories and hosting the enlightening podcast show; EMBRACING THE LIGHT.She is currently a law student at Philomath University, Kuje. Connect with Sumaiyah on Instagram (@Sumaiyah Salisu). For a glimpse into her creative world, listen to her podcast on Spotify (@Embracing the light). Stay up to date with her spoken word and podcast videos on Youtube (@aspiringyoungsters).Sumaiyah resides in Kuje, Abuja.
2023
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School: Islamic Leadership Academy
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Prize: Nigeria Prize for Teen Authors (prose) - 1st Runner Up
2024
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School: Islamic Leadership Academy
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Prize: Nigeria Prize for Teen Authors (prose) - 1st Runner Up
HIASFEST categories and awards
- Nigeria Prize For Teen Authors