By Ibrahim S. Bangura Samuel Joel Baihinga, affectionately known as Sami, is a rising guitarist from Freetown whose journey to the spotlight is a testament to passion, perseverance, and relentless practice. From humble beginnings, Sami’s love for music began at the tender age of 10, when he found inspiration in his uncle, a talented keyboardist....Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura In celebration of World Tourism Day 2024, Sierra Leone’s Deputy Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Khadijatu Grace Kamara, has called for a national revival of cultural heritage to foster a strong sense of national identity and unity. Speaking at the event themed “Tourism and Peace,” Kamara emphasized the role of...Read More
CISMAT Holds National Consultative and Advocacy Meeting on Pandemic Preparedness and Response By Naomi Henkuay Samura Civil Society Movement Against Tuberculosis (CISMAT) on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, held a one day National Consultative and Advocacy meeting with multi-stakeholders on pandemic preparedness and response. The meeting at the Sierra Palm Hotel in Freetown was held under...Read More
Sierra Leone is to host the UN Women in Tourism Africa Regional Congress in Freetown from October 29-31, 2024. Under the theme “Beyond Empowerment to Education, Innovation, and Finance Access,” the event is being organised in collaboration with UN Tourism and supported by UN Women and the African Union. The three-day congress will gather prominent leaders, policymakers, and women entrepreneurs from across Africa to discuss practical strategies...Read More
By Alexandra OwensLocal fashion mavens like Maryann Kaikai, the designer behind Madam Wokie, are helping to promote Sierra Leone.Konah Concepts Studio The most exciting place to visit in Africa right now is an off-the-beaten-path nation better known for making tragic headlines than attracting tourists: Welcome to a splashy new Sierra Leone. Now, Ebola-free and more than...Read More
By Fatima Kpaka A cashier, Kumba Sesay, has been remanded at the Female Correctional Facility in Freetown for allegedly embezzling more than NLe 100 million from Ishmael Foreign Exchange Bureau. Sesay appeared before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at the Pademba Road Court No. 2 on Monday, October 7, 2024, facing a charge of embezzlement. The accused...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura On Friday, October 4, 2024, the Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts came alive with an unforgettable night of jazz as internationally acclaimed singer-pianist Tamara Lukasheva delivered a mesmerizing performance alongside the Academy’s own jazz band, Groovy Colours. In a unique event sponsored by the German Embassy, Lukasheva’s extraordinary talents...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura The U.S. Africa Movie Production has just dropped a bombshell with the premiere of its latest film, Bitter Quest, on Sunday, October 5, 2024. This gripping drama, crafted by the brilliant writer Solomon Freedom and visionary executive producer Evelyn Grote, promises to keep audiences on the edge of their seats with...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Sierra Leone’s Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Nabeela Tunis, represented the country at the first-ever United Nations Tourism Africa and Americas Summit, held in the Dominican Republic. The summit brought together key stakeholders from both continents to strengthen tourism collaboration, focusing on shared cultural ties and historical connections between Africa...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Sierra Leone’s celebrated hip-hop artist, Amara Dennis Turay, better known as Kao Denero, has made waves once again by securing two major nominations at the 2024 Africa Entertainment Awards (AEA). He has been recognized in the prestigious categories of “Album of the Year” and “Best Hip-Hop Artist” for his highly acclaimed...Read More
