The Government of Sierra Leone has appointed, Amara Turay, popularly known as Kao Denero as special Ambassador for Entertainment and Investment.
In a press statement announcing the appointment, the Government of Sierra Leone specified that Kao is tasked with the responsibility of promoting Sierra Leone’s business, products and entertainment interest abroad. He should also identify entertainment and investment opportunities in emerging areas for economic growth for the attention of the appropriate authorities.
The press release stated, “I write to inform you that it has pleased His Excellency, the President Brig, (Rtd) Julius Maada Bio to appoint you as special envoy for entertainment and investment.”
Kao in a state of astonishment said that he knew his exploits in life would not be restricted to the business of doing Rapp music.
He promised that as long as he held the position there would be positive strides in moving the agenda of pushing agenda of maximizing economic potentials by invigorating the entertainment industry in Sierra Leone.
He thanked the President Bio and the Government of Sierra Leone for reposing great confidence in him by charging him with the responsibilities that come with the appointment. He also thanked his fans. “Thanks to His Excellency for believing in me and entrusting me with such responsibilities. Thanks to my supporters and all fellow musicians who are fighting to see that Sierra Leone’s entertainment industry attain great heights. I plead that we all work to move this industry to another level,” he concluded.
On social media, fans and music lovers across the African continent thanked the President of Sierra Leone for the appointment.
By Ibrahim S.Bangura
18/03/2021. ISSUE NO: 8023