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, surpassing the previous record set by Martha Tilaar in 2005. The Guinness World Records Team...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 honor Sierra Leone’s filmmaking community, recognized the exceptional contributions of filmmakers and industry stakeholders who...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 and stakeholders from across the region. Produced by KID-AFAN Films and MEDM Production, The Scuffle...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 and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Social Welfare...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Tonko Limba, Sierra Leone – On September 13, 2024, in the Kambia district’s Tonko Limba chiefdom, residents called for the expansion of memorial sites, emphasizing their role in promoting peace and reconciliation. Community members argue that memorials addressing cultural and identity issues are essential to fostering unity and preventing future violence, laying a foundation for the next generation. Sierra Leone, still healing from its civil war,...Read More
