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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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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…
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OAKWOOD GREEN AFRICA LIMITED, AFREXIMBANK, AND THE MINISTRY OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY TO HOLD SECOND AFREXIMBANK SIERRA LEONE TRADE ROADSHOW IN FREETOWN.
Ariana OluwoleAriana Oluwole is an executive coach, holistic educator, and Multipotentialite Entrepreneur. Her flagship coaching program ‘Live and Lead Your Best Life’ provides holistic strategies for Africans, the diaspora, and professionals navigating multiple cultures and teams. When she is not Empowering People, Teams & Systems to Thrive. Queen A can be found speaking to plants with a nice cup of tea.
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KING BOI TAKEOVER: REALISING CHILDHOOD DREAMS OF STARDOM
Do you remember? Your dreams as a little person? Those that took you to magical spaces and zones that asked a lot of your imagination. It’s quite surreal to accept that some were born blessed enough to land upon the pedestal of their dreams and others have to work tirelessly towards these goals. No matter the pathway, one thing is assured, if you are determined enough to dream big, these dreams might come true. We caught up with a big dreamer who is in the process of manifesting her childhood visions. Boi Beatrice Kenneh is a Filmmaker and Entrepreneur, she loves to tell stories and has a unique eye for…
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CAN DIRECT SUNLIGHT EXPOSURE BE THE MISSING LINK TO QUALITY SLEEP?
Say No to sleeping pills, sunlight exposure could be the key to sleeping like a baby at night! Why is sunlight so important to the human body? Let’s go to the cellular level, every cell in our body has a mitochondrion which is the machinery or powerhouse in our body that produces energy. The mitochondria take the food that we eat and transform it into energy. However just like every machine it can overheat, shut down and produces a byproduct called oxidative stress which are oxygen radicals! When oxidative stress builds up too much, it can cause lots of problems that could lead to less optimal health causing inflammation, cancer,…
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THE URUKUNDO INITIATIVE TEACHES YOUNG AFRICANS HOW TO GET THEIR GAME ON
“Risky sexual behaviours, drug and substance abuse are one of the behaviours or traits which I have seen derail successful young people in achieving their dreams” – Dr. Christelle Uwantege Largely because there seems to be a correlation between young people that are exposed to risky sexual behaviours, drug and substance abuse and the apparent lack of focus on other matters which may include educational and personal development pursuits. The ability to catch them young, before the risk factors multiply is so important, it also preempts many complications. Such as girls becoming young mothers – which in most cases results in high school drop out among other challenges. It also…



























