Margaret Cassell was born in Cassell Farm, Western Urban – Sierra Leone. She is a university graduate from N’Jala University, Bachelor of Science in Home economics and community development. Margaret is a model with a cause; she is the second runner up to Miss West Africa, Sierra Leone. A few weeks ago she aspired for…

Each year, thousands of people visit Africa for many reasons. Some visit as tourists, experts, volunteers or for business purposes. How these people interpret their experiences in Africa sometimes serves as representing images to their friends, family, or colleagues. I often read disappointing blogs or watch YouTube videos that don’t sit well with me. If…

Raphael Obonyo has been named Motivational African of the Year in the 2019 Voice Achievers Award. The annual award by the leading Netherlands magazine Voice Achievers: that creates a voice for Africans around the world, was presented to Mr Obonyo because of his un-paralleled contribution to the empowerment of youth and advocacy for integration of…

Living with a chronic illness like diabetes can be overwhelming. How do you cope with the constant battle of trying to maintain a proper balance with your blood sugars? Kiki explains, I don’t really have a coping method just some lifestyle modification. I just know that if I don’t take care of myself, I could…

I am Kaata Minah. I am a mother that’s married to an affectionate and supportive husband, Jeffrey N.A Peters . We are blessed with an adorable little daughter Julline. Being a mother has been a great blessing and it made me think of my own childhood.  These nostalgic thoughts gave birth to my brand: JNAP Ventures….

“Everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be kind. Always.” – Brad Meltzer. Autism & Acceptance Autism is a complex neurobehavioral condition that includes impairments in social interaction, developmental language and communication skills combined with rigid, repetitive behaviors. Because of the range of symptoms, this condition is now called Autism Spectrum…

Breast cancer is the most frequent cancer among women, impacting 2.1 million women each year, and also causes the greatest number of cancer-related deaths among women. In 2018, it is estimated that 627,000 women died from breast cancer – that is approximately 15% of all cancer deaths among women. Sierra Leone premier beach resort, The Place Resort at Tokeh supported breast cancer awareness this…

When Fred Deegbe walked out of a store in Ghana with a pair of  shoes , I doubted he knew how important that day was in the course of altering his destiny and influencing the world of entrepreneurship. That pair of high-end Pierre Cardin shoes  triggered curiosity in him. As he admired his new pair…

My name is Tiyani  Majoko. A part of my dream is to create large scale legal solutions that will make the delivery of  legal services worldwide faster, excellent and more accessible. I created  The Legal  Werk, my startup that focuses on legal professionals, which  I aim to launch in North America over the next few…

I think that one of the most powerful aspects of writing is its ability to paint humanity. We humans, as social beings, are most engaged when we can relate to someone or something. I find that my most powerful stories come from those that carry aspects of truth. I find ways to communicate this shared truth in a…