World Teacher’s Day was proclaimed by UNESCO in 1994 to be celebrated on the 5th October. “The influence of teachers extends beyond the classroom, well into the future”- F. Sionil Jose. Sierra Leone as well as many nations of the world has been greatly influenced by resourceful personalities; trained-efficient-able-cheerful-honest-enthusiastic- a distinct class of humans that we call teachers. In a country, where most people turn to teaching as a temporary fix, Mrs. Ophelia Morrison has exceeded the average  expectations of who a teacher is.  She has become the epitome of what is possible in the teaching realm, while becoming an inspiration to thousands of girls as well as boys in…

A few  days ago New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern took out the top spot on Fortune Magazine’s annual list of the world’s greatest leaders. Born in Hamilton, Ardern grew up in Morrinsville and Murupara, where she attended a state school. After graduating from the University of Waikato in 2001, Ardern began her career working as a researcher in the office of Prime Minister Helen Clark. She later worked in London, within the Cabinet Office and was elected president of the International Union of Socialist Youth.  Jacinda was first elected as an MP (Member of Parliament) in the 2008 general election when Labour lost power after nine years. She has…

One time before now, you must have been in a zone where you get to gather your thoughts or scribble on paper: a plan, your career goals, the type of family that you would love to create. The list differs for each individual! Truth to be told, nothing really prepares us enough for REALITY. The reality of having to choose, place our priorities in order, or let go and let life happen? Or can we say , the realisation that we will need to make choices for ourselves. Some people might say, that we don’t have to choose or let go because we can really have it all with adequate…

Dr. Wurie Sesay started studying medicine in her home country Sierra Leone, and then she went on to do post graduate studies in Uganda.She is a wife, mother of two sons; eight and seven. She is a daughter and a sister. When she is not figuring out how to thrive in these roles, she teaches and lectures at the College of Medicine, Sierra Leone at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.Her latest title is TV Host, she hosts the “The Woman’s Place” complemented with a video series on women’s health that is shared on social media platforms with titbits on general concerns around sexual reproductive health. She’s also co-owner of…

Eunice Naffie Mustapha is the Owner and Editor of Nafisa Magazine, which is an online writing platform that provides jobs for young female writers. Last Friday, Naffie launched ‘Girlz Planete’ a book that tackles teenage pregnancy, often frowned upon and mostly framed as a taboo subject in Africa. She believes in educating and entertaining people at the same time. Here are 7 intriguing things that you must know about Sierra Leone’s newest author. They will not only inspire you but will make you take some positive action, like buying her book. Let’s go: 1. At 22, this transformational female leader has been able to set goals and accomplish them while…

Learning is a continous process, it’s a concept that we must be open to embrace. In my quest for  knowledge, I was blessed to cross paths with an emerging global icon and leader- Tania Tome. Tania wears many hats graciously as a multi-faceted international award winner , leadership coach, economist, entrepreneur, TV personality and author. Her most recently released book Succernergy- Activate your energy, discover your success inside you is a tool to empower people, entrepreneurs and leaders. It has been launched in many countries inculding my beautiful country- Sierra Leone. In March 2020, I was privileged to collaborate with Women Mean Business in launching Vision 2030 : A Vision and…