By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – October 19, 2024 – Brace yourselves for a cinematic event like no other as Project Star 10, the renowned Freetown-based film production company, is set to premiere its latest blockbuster, Ghetto Island. The highly anticipated film, directed by the acclaimed Omojowo Augustus Thomas, promises to deliver a gripping tale of crime, survival, and redemption that will leave audiences on the edge of...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – August 31, 2024 – Miss Freetown Beauty Pageant SL Limited, one of Sierra Leone’s premier pageant organizations, has successfully concluded the auditions for the highly anticipated 7th edition of the Miss Freetown Beauty Pageant. The auditions, held on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the West End Palace Restaurant, marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter in Freetown’s prestigious beauty competition. The...Read More
By George M.O. Wiliams A woman who was allegedly tortured by a police officer The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs has condemned rising cases of domestic violence against women and girls in Sierra Leone. In a press release on Tuesday, the Ministry expressed deep concern and outrage over the alarming surge in such incidents in recent months. The Ministry highlighted that Sierra Leone has been shaken by several recent...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Freetown, Sierra Leone – September 3, 2024 – Evelyn K. Grote, widely known as Evelyn, founder of U.S. Africa Movie Production, has shared the inspiring story of her unexpected journey into the film industry, which began during a business trip to Sierra Leone a few years ago. What started as a venture focused on gold and diamond mining soon took a dramatic turn as she found...Read More
By Ragan M. Conteh On August 31, 2024, the Praise Foundation, in collaboration with the Forum Against Harmful Practices (FAHP), officially introduced the Alternative Rite of Passage (ARP), also known as the Bloodless Bondo Rite in Moyamba District. This landmark ceremony, held in Kayama Chiefdom, was funded by Irish Aid and marked a significant step toward eradicating Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in the region. The event was well-attended by stakeholders...Read More
