A few weeks back as we commemorated the end of Ebola (according to World Health Organisation on November 7th 2015, all known chains of transmission of Ebola in Sierra Leone were stopped). My memory was triggered by the challenging time that we went through as a nation. I decided to look back to see if…

This week is all about global entrepreneurship and we are looking at an entrepreneur, who is bridging the gap between continents. She utilizes fashion and technology by running an online fashion boutique. Mabinty N’Kama Sankoh’s good eye for fashion inspires the pieces she sells. She has always loved styling herself and found a greater pleasure…

Dear Reader, Am I allowed to say that potty training is high up on the list of every parent’s worst nightmare. I have gotten endless questions as to what the best method is. People are increasingly frustrated when it doesn’t go as well as they expect. The children become unhappy with the process. The whole…

Her parents got separated when she was only seven years old. Prior to this she witnessed a lot of violence.  Her dad abused her mama physically as well as emotionally. Her mother escaped from it and the violence was re-directed to her and her brother. This experience affected her emotionally. As a result, she developed…

Ever since I became a mother with portfolio careers. The pressure to achieve perfection mounted.  It’s interesting how we work hard to improve our lifestyle but leave the body and mind in a state of neglect. We upgrade our wardrobe but forget that our bodies need pampering and downtime to recharge. Before incorporating a change in…

A few weeks ago, Sierra Leoneans were held together by a force stronger than tribe and political lines. For the first time ever, Sierra Leone had its own taste of reality television in the BIG SISTER SIERRA LEONE show, it was produced by Zainab Sheriff a renowned entertainer (ZedZee Multimedia). The theme was centered on…

It happened purely by accident when I ran out of a deodorant;  few weeks back , I turned to nature for a solution. I tried lime.Our traditional people in Sierra Leone have for centuries relied on the healing properties of lime, they dote on it. They were not lying, it works!     Lemons have…

Do you shy away from doing things that will turn the spotlight on you? How do you feel today? Do you feel the need for approval? How self-confident are you? Nearly there or just full of it? Regardless of your position on the scale you are going to need confidence in your journey to success….

Urbanisation has brought along many blessings such as technology and access to modern facilities. Unfortunately, though it has also brought along a gigantic problem, the production of more waste. Sierra Leone like many other countries around the world is battling with plastic waste. Scientists have proven that plastic items can take anytime between 450 years…

Technology firms led by women experience a 35% higher return on investment than those led by men, according to a paper by the venture capitalist firm Illuminate Ventures. This report shows that it’s actually more beneficial for companies to hire women who have a tech- base than their male counterparts. If Africa is to become…