Ariana Oluwole
Ariana 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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BEING MORE THAN JUST A PROVIDER: THOMAS ARUNA’S TAKE ON FATHERHOOD
“Like any rational and progressive human being, there are many things I would like to accomplish, the most important among which is to have a happy family and help the underprivileged. Growing up, I have always believed that human happiness comes from the smallest of positive changes we make in life.” I am an alumnus of St Edwards Secondary School and the Albert Academy. A logistics graduate and a chartered member of the Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT, Ghana). I have had over 12 years of progressive experience in Logistics operations. However I consider my biggest achievement to be the day I became a father. For me, the…
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KHADIJA SHEARS’ POWERFUL SURVIVOR STORY
My name is Khadija Kargbo, daughter of the late Dr. Abu Bakarr Kargbo a consultant surgeon and Dr. Fatmata Boie Kamara a Pediatrician. I was born in Freetown, Sierra Leone. When I was 4 yrs old I moved to London, UK with my younger sister and mother. I often visited Freetown on holidays. At age 14, my mother decided it was time for her to return home to set up her own hospital, so we moved back to Freetown. It was on my return that I started attending The Annie Walsh Memorial School. I completed my GCE Levels there, before returning to the UK to complete my studies in Accounting and Finance. I am now an Accountant with almost…
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NFA KARGBO : COMING TO TERMS WITH FATHERHOOD
Behind every young child who believes himself is a parent who believed first- Matthew Jacobson Last Sunday, people from all around the world celebrated Fathers day. This is fast becoming a popular holiday. A day set aside to honour and recognize men who are playing a leading role in nurturing and raising children. Fathering is a role most men ignore, for many their duty stops at being a sperm donor. The role of parenting is left squarely with the mother. This trend has caused a severe breakdown in family life, most men grow up with little or no male influences and they move on to creating the same pattern in…
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CALL ME DOCTOR- CHEF & THEN WE CAN STEP INTO JALIKA’S KITCHEN
I come from a family of 7, my twin sister and I being the last born. My parents were total opposites in dealing with us, my mom being the strict catholic mom, and Dad always playing the good cop (haha). So I would say we had a very balanced upbringing. We had a comfortable life thanks to sacrifices made by my parents. They always made sure we had what we needed (note: not wanted, neededJ). That influences my values on what is important in life to this day, and I am forever grateful for that. I knew I wanted to be a doctor at age 7, watching the show ER…
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ERIC KAWA: THE “STORY TELLER”
In 2016, Eric Kawa became the youngest person to be nominated for ‘Best on Air Personality in Africa” by the Africa Entertainment Legends Awards. This made him the only Sierra Leonean and the youngest person to be nominated in this category. It was a noteworthy achievement to everyone around, but for Eric it had been long time coming. Even at a young age, his confidence in communication was obvious through his love for public speaking and acting. This later metamorphosed into a passion for journalism. In fact his growing years were characterized by active participation in broadcasting and children talk shows. Eric is contributor to Africa news . He also…
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DONALD DAVIES COLE: LIGHTHEARTEDNESS IS THE SOLUTION TO THE WORLD’S PROBLEMS
Donald Henry Davies-Cole. First and only son of three children to parents both alive. His antics started at a small nursery in the middle of Dove Cot Market at the East end of Freetown to a life of the privileged at The Tower Hill Municipal School. Donald is known to many as a realist! His colleagues and friends call him Honourable Davies Cole, a nickname that commands laughter and small talk. He is a proud alumni of The Sierra Leone Grammar School (an esteemed all boys school in Sierra Leone) and The Fourah Bay College. Davies-Cole believes that dreams are to be lived. His only dream is to not leave…
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READING BETWEEN THE LINES: 8 QUOTES FROM NOMPUMELELO AFRIKA GCABA
A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies, the man who never reads only lives once – George R. R. Martin Growing up with a love for books, Nompumelelo Afrika Gcaba has lived many lives through the stories she read. Nowadays she fully embodies the above quote as her mantra for life . She leads a colourful life, wearing many hats as a writer, activist and feminist. Nompumelelo is a passionate speaker who has addressed thousands of audiences in different parts of Africa and has appeared on numerous programs including Television programs such as The BBC Africa News. She is an avid activist for women and girls…
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KAMA ALIEU MALADOR: BRINGS YOU THE ADVENTURES OF A STAY AT HOME MOTHER
If you had told me that I was going to be a stay at home mother when I was younger I would have probably laughed out loud. From as young as my teen years, I knew I wanted to become a lawyer. I was always very argumentative and opinionated then so I knew it would be a great fit. Little did I know that at nineteen, I would be married to a total stranger! Well fifteen years later, here I am a wife and a mother of 4. Life comes at you so fast. Well that has turned out to be the recurring theme song of my life. My husband…
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Last Week Sierra Leoneans had mixed and varying reactions to the Conference of the year. A Consultative Dialogue Conference for National peace and cohesion (Bintumani III). Freetown, Bintumani Conference Centre on 23 May , 2019. We were bedazzled by a young thought leader, Ms. Marfoh Mariam Kornya Samai who captivated the audience with her message of truth, it highlighted the needs of the young people and has stirred a call to action! Ms. Samai is no stranger to public speaking, her confidence stems from very early on, she became a school prefect and an orange belt holder at The Annie Walsh Memorial School. Mariam was nominated by BBC for Good Girls Around…
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NIEMATULAI’S GUIDELINES TO BECOMING A SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEUR
‘My mother always looked radiant and beautiful in the kitchen, wearing her ‘Lappa’ (a T-shirt and a head wrap). She reminded me of a ‘Shining Star’. She was always so stunning’. My fondest memory was the day I used my lunch money to buy twelve yards of fabric for her. She sewed for herself and made a beautiful outfit. I was so proud to have contributed to that and that feeling stayed with me for a long time. I feel that pride whenever I am able to lend beauty to others through fashion.” Niematulai is a successful entrepreneur with over twenty years of professional business experience. She has combined her…
