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Volte Face : An Ode to Sierra Leone’s Iconic Cotton Tree
The cotton tree is truly reflective of our strife We were supposed to care for her as a dear wife Devil-may-care, the lantern parades lighten her up at night We all said we loved her, oh we lied Happy-go-lucky, we pierced her heart with a knife. ♥♥♥ Unreliable protection we offered, we let her leaves dry Skrik, our forefathers will cringe and cry For the bats and vultures that soar high Stayed loyal to her as we watched her legacy die Nature did the honors and ended her misery, sigh! …
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LIFE LESSONS FROM CHEF HILDA BACI’S COOK- A – THON
Hilda Effiong Bassey, better known as Hilda Baci, is a Nigerian chef, restaurateur, actress, and soon to be current holder of the Guinness World Record for marathon cooking. In August 2021, she won the Jollof Faceoff competition. ‘Breaking a world record’ isn’t easy, but Hilda Baci made it look like a piece of cake! LIFE LESSONS THAT WE CAN ALL LEARN FROM I. Hilda Effiong Bassey popularly known as Hilda Baci is Nigerian, a chef and an entrepreneur – Tough as the 🇳🇬 environment is, it’s still possible to make it big here if you discover and work on your calling. She didn’t start cooking this month. She’s only just…
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SORAYA COFIE: AFRICA’S FINEST CELEBRITY MONTESSORIAN SHARES HER SECRETS TO EXCELLENCE
A visionary is a big dreamer who dares to see the big picture far beyond what may be, before many will. The visionary as an entrepreneur does not venture into business, believing it will fail. We do not initially even see the limitations because we are usually self-starters with oodles of enthusiasm and passion, with either a call to serve or to respond to or fill a need! – Soraya Cofie A few weeks ago, our founder interviewed Soraya Cofie; a kindred spirit – trailblazer and icon in children’s development, early learning and mindfulness. She considers herself a luxury lifestyle entrepreneur. A budding lifestyle pursuant, but definitely an entrepreneur…
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JOSEPH KAIFALA ESQ WINS THE INAUGURAL PROJECTS FOR PEACE ALUMNI AWARD
Press Release May 8, 2023 Joseph Kaifala, A Sierra Leonean Has Received the First Projects for Peace Alumni Award Joseph Kaifala (Sierra Leone) has received the inaugural Projects for Peace Alumni Award. The newly created award is given in support of the ongoing peace-building efforts of a past Projects for Peace recipient who demonstrates innovation and persistence in working for peace and transforming conflict. Joseph received a Projects for Peace Award in 2007 when he was a student at Skidmore College which he used to build a library in Sierra Leone. He is the Founder and Principal of the Center for Memory and Reparations – facilitating remembrance and collective…
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DO NOT MISS THE SICK PIKIN PROJECT INTERNATIONAL CHARITY CONCERT – Friday 12th May 2023
For more information please call, 076722736 or 076793010. Be assured that your support will save lives. Spread the News ! Sick Pikin Charity, is dedicated to providing medical care and support to children in need. They are pleased to announce that they will be hosting a charity event this Friday 12 May 2023. As an ardent supporter of children and families in Sierra Leone, Sick Pikin Charity believes in community participation and involvement in solving the issues that matter to all of us, thereby working towards fufilling a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 3): Good Health and Well-being. The Ariana Diaries Team would be so grateful if you can grace the…
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©KIDDIES GALA : SALONE’S PREMIER FAMILY EVENT AND AWARDS SHOW
Children are our most valuable resource.– Herbert Hoover Kiddies Gala is a special occasion for families and children of all ages. At this event, families get the opportunity to dress up royally and bond together. As adults we often struggle to find spaces and opportunities that provide edutainment for the entire family. Children are often left behind, when it comes to entertainment in Africa, especially events curated with pscycholgical, physical and social safety in mind. The event is designed to find solutions to the problems associated with an apparent lack of social skills and abilities in the new age generation of children(some may say due to the breakdown of traditional…
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ARTHRITIS IS CURABLE WITH PINEAPPLE PEEL !
Now there are two types of arthritis, namely osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis . In Nigeria both types are used to describe various aches and pains in the muscle and joints as well as for on & off pains generally felt in the body. The symptoms for both types tend to come and go. Nowadays its becoming fairly common in the Genz population, it’s not an old age issue anymore. This is due to the consumption of processed and artificial foods and drinks. The symptoms begins with pain and stiffness in joints within the body, initially the pain comes and goes. Usually, it worsens when one wakes up in the morning,…
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AN EFFECTIVE WAY OF LOSING BELLY FAT : ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT INTERMITTENT FASTING
We’ve been told that, eat 3 meals a day, with snacks in between, or 5 small meals a day to boost your metabolism, and that putting your body on starvation mode will slow down your metabolism and losing weight will backfire at you if you reduce your number of meals daily. In fact, intermittent fasting (IF) increases your metabolic rate, it is now the key to losing excess weight, having good health, mind, and body. This reminds me of the holy Quran, most of what is mentioned for us to be engaged in, is for our own good. The prophet Mohamed has always been fasting twice a week, and now…
