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Can a Culture Survive When Its Young People No Longer Understand it?
Culture is one of the ways a people tell the world who they are. It lives in their languages, clothing, food, values, stories and traditions, connecting generations through a shared sense of history and belonging. Yet, as younger generations navigate an increasingly interconnected world, an important question emerges: can a culture survive when the people expected to carry it forward no longer understand it? For Sierra Leone, this question raises important considerations about identity, cultural preservation and the responsibility of passing heritage from one generation to the next. How can young people embrace the opportunities of a changing world without losing touch with the traditions that shaped their communities? And…
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When Art becomes an Archive: Inside Unx Exhibition Passage
In a room filled with artworks from across West Africa, history was not sitting quietly on the walls. It was moving. It moved through colour, sculpture, music and stories passed from one generation to another. It moved through the memories of people who travelled, carrying their languages, beliefs and traditions with them. And it raised a question that is easy to overlook when standing before a work of art: what if art is an archive too? That question lies at the heart of Passage, an exhibition that brought together artworks representing 15 countries of the Economic Community of West African States. First presented in Sierra Leone at the ECOWAS Summit…
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Fala Udat Sabi Road: Why Mentorship Matters On The Journey To Becoming
There is a common expression in my native language that says, “Fala udat sabi road.” Loosely translated, it means, “Follow the person who knows the way.” At first, it sounds like a simple instruction, almost like something an older person might say to a younger person who is about to make a questionable decision. But the older I become, the more I realize how much wisdom is contained in those words. Life is full of roads, crossroads, wrong turns and unfamiliar destinations. Sometimes, what we need is not someone to walk the entire journey for us, but someone who has travelled far enough to tell us what they learned along…
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Before You Build A Brand: Know Who You Are
“This does not align with the values of our brand.”We hear statements like this in business conversations all the time. Yet, I have come to realize that it is sometimes difficult to grasp what such statements really mean, especially when we have not taken the time to understand what a brand actually is. So, let us take a look at what happens when Steph decides to start a business without considering the other factors that could determine whether that business becomes a brand people remember. For a very long time, Steph had been yearning to start his own business. The financial aspect was not the problem. He had funds readily…
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The Untold Story of Zaida Sesay, Teen Miss Africa 2026
‘For a moment, I could hardly move.I stood beneath the bright stage lights, surrounded by hundreds of people, with my heart racing and my emotions threatening to overwhelm me. The names of the second runner-up and first runner-up had already been announced. Now there was only one name left.Mine’. When I heard it, everything seemed to slow down. The crown was placed on my head, but my mind travelled back to the beginning of the journey. To the shy girl who never imagined herself standing on a stage like this. To the girl who was afraid of being seen. To the girl who once read a comment that asked: “How can…
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Noel C.G Newman: IOM Global Diaspora Ambassador 2025- Empowering Youths Through Under 30 CEOs Africa
Today we are shifting the focus from negativity and putting the spotlight on someone who has not only found the path to success but has also made a way for other young people to do the same in a place where rising unemployment and dwindling opportunities are prevalent, therefore, leadership rooted in lived experiences has never been as significant as it is today. For Noel C. G. Newman, youth empowerment advocate, social entrepreneur, and the IOM Global Diaspora Ambassador for 2025, this journey began with a story of resilience shaped by a single mother’s sacrifice and a young man’s desire to build a better future. A Purpose Born Out of…
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Unite to End Digital Violence Against Women & Girls: 2025 Action Guide
The goal to eradicate violence against women and girls is unquestionably worthy. Yet, the notion that 16 days of activism could be enough to curb such a deeply rooted issue invites honest reflection. Is 16 days truly necessary? The answer is yes! but only as a catalyst. The campaign is relevant for raising awareness, building solidarity, amplifying voices, and mobilizing political will. However, it is only a beginning, not a solution on its own. Digital violence against women and girls is widespread, evolving, and often devastating. Ending it requires far more than a moment it demands sustained action. According to research, as unsettling as it may be, violence in digital…
