WILLY Jnr FAFOI Award Winner, Short Story Award at the 2024 First Nation Writers Festival

Willy Jnr Fafoi from Solomon Islands has been honored with the Young Recipient Short Story
Award at the 2024 First Nation Writers Festival for his story Lamawa, a Girl from Kwai and
Ngongosila. The judges praised Fafoi's narrative for its profound conclusion: People will come
and go like the waves hitting the shores of the coastline, but our names will live on forever,
strangers will tell our stories, the things we do now will become myths and legends. Beginning
with myths and legends, Fafoi's tale follows a courageous young woman on a challenging
journey. The judges commended its excellent structure and lasting impact, noting its relevance
universally .Willy Jnr Fafoi shares with us his insights.

[@BaereSayso]

Congratulations. You deserve this award. A win for you, your family and solomon islands.

[@davidamatee6162]

Hi, Ju thats great man congratulations

[@williamodela]

Congratulations