READ-A-THON _160 HOURS (15 - 21 April, 2024) 

Like folktale,
It started on Monday by noon, 
A week of marathon reading, 
By an individual.

The mission and vision
Are to revamp and rejuvenate,
Reading culture, and as well nurture
Younger minds to feed on books, not brooks.

An attempt to break a Guinness World Record, 
Though a tedious task,
Involving physical and mental stress,
Reading aloud; the only way out.

Before Asogya Wunuji Manasseh
Are seating and standing witnesses,
Looking and listening,
To the tales of many stories.

This, a fruition mission,
No 'pa shi ko' will truncate this vision,
Skirts and trousers will testify
Of a genius in Jukun nation.

The Kwararafa kingdom
Will shine like the stars,
For her son will bring home a trophy,
Revamping the reading culture.

For we are witnesses to this,
Star Boy has given his blessings,
The Royal Iroko has whisper to the gods,
Many lips will share this testimony. 

Published: 16th April, 2024.