The Gilpin Family in Sierra Leone, United States and the United Kingdom wishes to express our profound thanks and appreciation to all who joined us to honour the life and legacy of our dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather, George Walton Ekundayo Gilpin. Daddy was a man after God’s own heart. We would say of him.....Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Emmanuel Foyoh, better known as Artical Foyoh, a prominent artist from Freetown, is gearing up to release a new song titled “No Man is An Island,” aimed at promoting peace and unity in Sierra Leone. This release is part of his forthcoming Peace Album, produced by the renowned African music producer,...Read More
By George M.O. Williams When Musayeroh Barrie was appointed as the Director General of the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority, few skeptics raised an eyebrow. Eleven months on the job, the Sierra Leone aviation industry is finally taking off, with her as the captain. Madam Barrie is part of the new generation of U-40 leaders...Read More
Freetown, Sierra Leone — Ibrahim Samura, a bike rider, was remanded to the male correctional facility on Thursday, September 19, 2024, after he had been formally arraigned before Magistrate Sahr Kekura of Pademba Road Court No.1 and charged him with the alleged murder of fellow cyclist Alfred Jusu. Samura faces a charge of murder under...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura New Life Movie, a prominent film production company in Sierra Leone, has debuted its latest film, Fatima, aimed at supporting the government’s initiatives for girl child education, combating early marriage, and addressing gender-based violence. These issues significantly impact the progress of young girls in the country. Lamin Jalloh, known as Lamtec,...Read More
Ombudsman Urges Chiefs to Uphold Justice By Sallieu S. Kanu Moyamba, September 14, 2024 – In his campaign to promote and strengthen administrative justice, accountability, and good governance in Sierra Leone, the Ombudsman has called on Paramount Chiefs in the Southern Region to uphold justice, accountability and good governance. Tejan Ahmed Israel Jah Esq. made...Read More
Sierra Leone Makeup Artist Yei Yongai Breaks Guinness World Record By Ibrahim S. Bangura Mary Yei Yongai, a renowned Sierra Leonean makeup artist from Freetown, has achieved global recognition by breaking the Guinness World Record for the “Most Cosmetic Makeovers by One Artist in 24 Hours.” Yongai made history by applying makeup on 111 individuals,...Read More
Freetown Filmmaking Awards Celebrate Sierra Leone’s Rising Stars By Ibrahim S. Bangura FREETOWN, Sept. 15, 2024 – The vibrant heart of Sierra Leone’s capital came alive on Sunday as ‘Uniting Through the Lens’, a key organization in the nation’s filmmaking scene, hosted its inaugural awards festival at Freetown’s City Hall. The event, which aimed to...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura FREETOWN, Sierra Leone — September 15, 2024 — The film The Scuffle made a remarkable impact at the Freetong Film Festival on Sunday, claiming seven prestigious awards during the event held at the Freetown City Council Hall. This annual festival, aimed at promoting Sierra Leone’s burgeoning film industry, attracted numerous filmmakers...Read More
By George M.O. Williams The Ministry of Social Welfare, in collaboration with the Sierra Leone Police (Family Support Unit), convened a high-level stakeholders’ meeting on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at the Police Wives Association Hall in Kingtom in Freetown. The meeting focused on plans for the rollout of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act 2024...Read More
