Written By: John Lamin Alpha (BigDadi English) Bob Marley and 2Pac were successful musicians who never won a Grammy. Let Sierra Leonean musicians breathe! Sierra Leone, wake up. Struggling Sierra Leonean artist Emmerson Bockarie, popularly known as Emmerson, is unhappy with the local celebration of international artists for filling venues like the O2 Arena and…
By:John Lamin Alpha (BigDadi English) Emmerson’s new song “Strawberries on Ice,” featuring Nigerian musician Davido, has been generating significant buzz since its release just three days after Davido’s wedding. Despite criticism from some Sierra Leoneans labeling the song as lackluster, it continues to trend. Emmerson’s emergence on the global music scene marks a pivotal moment…
John Lamin Alpha (BigDadi English) Larry Gaga, a prominent figure in the Nigerian music industry, has reached a significant milestone with his collaboration with Tasha. The track titled “4Rounds” features Africa’s esteemed rapper, Vector, showcasing Larry Gaga’s deep admiration for Tasha’s lyrical skills. In the upcoming video, Tasha will proudly display her necklace brand “FINOR…
By: Edward Dictionary Caulker One of the slogans of President Bio’s campaign is “Paopa Salone for betteh,” a creole expression meaning “By force Sierra Leone must grow”. Entertainers and media practitioners eagerly anticipate the impact of President Bio’s second term on Sierra Leone’s entertainment industry, hoping for dedicated attention to its development. Since assuming office…
Sierra Leone’s music producer Solomon Fatoma, known as Solo’s Beat, and Afro Soul and RnB songwriter Tracy Jack During have been awarded two out of the four awards for superior musical participation at the Berklee Gnaoua World Music program. Additionally, they have been offered the opportunity to participate in the Careers in Music program at…
By:Edward Dictionary Caulker. If you have the opportunity to ask people on the streets of Sierra Leone about the entertainment industry, they would eventually talk about sports, music, comedy, and film. It is interesting to realize that there are many other forms of entertainment available in the country, including content creation, fashion, arts and crafts,…
Sierra Leone’s Peace Ambassador, Alhaji Amadu Bah, also known as Boss LA, recently conducted a significant diplomatic visit to the Chinese Embassy in Freetown, the nation’s capital. During his visit, he met with Minister-counsellor Mr. Zhangdianbin and Political Director Mr. Liuwei, where they engaged in constructive discussions on strengthening ties between Sierra Leone and China….
A joint mission from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the African Union (AU), and the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) has arrived in Sierra Leone. This visit follows the signing of the “Agreement for National Unity” between the Government of Sierra Leone and the All Peoples Congress…
There is no telling what could happen next, however the campaign against Kush has gathered steam on social media and on the ground. But the lack of central leadership means mob justice is on the rise against addicts and alleged dealers across several communities. The question for many is, how bad does this Kush crisis have to get, before it gets better?
By Edward Caulker The Minister of Local Government and Community Affairs, Tamba Lamina has encouraged local councils to be open to scrutiny. Lamina was speaking during the launch of a tracker to track development in six local councils in the country. The initiative is part of an ongoing project known as Building Accountability System through…
