STORIES
From Beads to Belief: Rasta Bamie Tarawally Artful Revolution
His name is Rasta Bamie Tarawally, an artisan who showcases and sells his beads and handcrafted arts along Siaka Stevens Street in Freetown
Adama Kamara wins Street Child Sierra Leone Marathon 2025
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
Colors of Freetown
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.
About Me
I am a passionate photojournalist and storyteller in Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa. I Was honored as the 2024 Photojournalism Prize winner for the prestigious Vickie Remoe Prize for Journalism and New Media. A platform that highlights emerging journalists and new media content creators for excellence, originality, and creativity.
I am a native of Kailahun, eastern Sierra Leone. Through photography, I aim to capture the essence of everyday life and highlight the beauty in ordinary moments. I focus on telling impactful stories that shed light on pressing issues affecting communities, such as climate change, environmental concerns, Sierra Leonean culture, and traditional narratives that showcase the splendor of Sierra Leone and beyond.
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