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From Beads to Belief: Rasta Bamie Tarawally Artful Revolution
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His name is Rasta Bamie Tarawally, an artisan who showcases and sells his beads and handcrafted arts along Siaka Stevens Street in Freetown
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Adama Kamara wins Street Child Sierra Leone Marathon 2025
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Sierra Leone’s Adama Kamara won the women’s Street Child Marathon 2025 in Makeni with the support of her husband. Discover how love, teamwork, and determination made her victory possible
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Colors of Freetown
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The Colors of Freetown” is a photographic exploration by James Tamba-Martha that captures the raw energy and multifaceted spirit of Sierra Leone’s capital.
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Where the sea meets the market: Mama Beach.
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Mama Beach is a delightful coastal town located on the scenic Freetown peninsula, where the sounds of the ocean blend with the lively atmosphere of the marketplace. This distinctive crossroads fosters a vibrant environment characterized by the calls of seagulls, the aroma of the sea, and the energetic conversations of vendors and shoppers. As…
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The Forgotten Frontier – Bonthe Island
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The old #Bonthe_Island#Jetty stands as a lasting reminder of Sierra Leone’s #inter_island transport system during the 1900s. This vital link facilitated the trade of goods such as fish, timber, and agricultural products between coastal communities and the mainland. The jetty served as a landing point for #steamships and small boats that transported traders and…
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Sacred Twin Shelter
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Twin houses, or Spiritual Sanctuaries, are unique structures built for newborn twins in Sierra Leone, connecting them to the supernatural and allowing communion with ancestral spirits. They honour and protect twins, reflecting the cultural belief in their special nature and the interconnectedness of physical and spiritual realms in Sierra Leonean society. Photo Credit: James…