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MEET Dr. WILLIETTE JAMES: A TRAILBLAZER IN JOURNALISM , GENDER ADVOCACY AND LEADERSHIP
Dr. Williette Princess Ransolina Oluwakemi James is more than just a journalist and lecturer—she is a force of nature, shaping the media and gender advocacy landscape in Sierra Leone for over two decades. Her story is one of perseverance, intellect, and an unyielding commitment to creating a more equitable society. Breaking Barriers in Journalism With 24 years of experience in journalism, Dr. James has worked across various media platforms, breaking barriers as she went. From her early training at Sky High Magazine in Walthamstow, London, to her role as News and Current Affairs Manager at ABC Television Africa, she has redefined the space for women in the media industry. Her…
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ALL ABOUT TINA DAVIES,OBE : HER LIFE, HER WORK AND BUILDING A LEGACY TO CLOSE THE CARE GAP IN CANCER
World Cancer Day is being observed today, Friday, Feb. 4. Union for International Cancer Control created World Cancer Day in 2000 to educate the public about the signs and symptoms of cancer to ensure early detection and treatment, encourage elected representatives to commit ample resources to reduce cancer mortality, and increase awareness that lifestyle behaviors can have a considerable effect on cancer risk. The unnamed/ un- talked about illness (cancer) has become perhaps one of the most feared by all in Sierra Leone and beyond, as awareness increases so does the desire for more information as to where citizens can seek help for themselves and their loved ones. One Lady…
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GREAT TIPS FOR MAKING YOUR MONDAY TRULY MAGICAL
They say Monday rhymes with hate, disappointment, sadness, regrets, if”s, too late, exhausting, long, dreary, blues, tiring the list goes on and on. We grew up accepting that this day is meant to overwhelm and consume us. No wonder we often start out our working week, angry and frightened about what the future holds. Angry drivers, angry bosses, angry parents, moody teachers with children throwing tantrums over nothing at all. Over the years, we have been taught to fear the unknown. Challenges have now turned into pain rather discovery. This pattern is affecting our ways of working , causing undue stress and pressure for many. How can we transform the 1st…
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WOMEN’S WELLNESS- HERE’S HOW DR. CAROL LABOR TURNED HER BROKEN CHORDS INTO SYMPHONY
Dr. Carol Labor is a mother to four children ages ranging from 14 years to 29 years old. Secondly, she is a survivor of complex trauma , this fuels her passion and her purpose. Professionally, Dr. Carol is a Doctor of Public Health with over 29 years combined professional experience, with 11 years in international development in Sierra Leone, the country of her birth. Dr. Carol left Sierra Leone at the age of five, returning for the first time almost 40 years later. Her professional experience is inclusive of Principal Consultant of the Women’s Wellness Group (a woman-owned minority consulting firm); and Senior Consultant and Permanent Representative to the United…
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BEING REGINA CLARKSON- UNLEASHING THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
It is said that great things come in small packages and that is exceptionally true for Regina Clarkson, a young entrepreneur and a ‘Jill of trades’ . She is the founder and owner of Clarkson Cupcakes, a cupcake business that took Sierra Leone by storm. They are on a hiatus, learning and strategising to re-launch bigger and better in 2020. Since then, she has been actively involved with several start-ups across different industries in fashion, beauty, and cosmetics, consulting education and agriculture. In her free time she hosts shows and leading events in Sierra Leone. Her entrepreneurship spirit was evident right through her formative years. She recounts an experience…
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ALL I NEED IS SEVEN MINUTES TO TELL YOU WHY I THINK SEX IS A BEAUTIFUL THING
In Africa as in many other places, sex is a taboo. Open discussions around sex are frowned upon, it’s no secret though that we indulge in the practice. This is confirmed by current estimates which indicate that roughly 83 million people are being added to the world’s population every year. – UNDP While this might be a deterrent, we must admit that babies are not the only by- product of sex. Research has shown an increase in productivity and happiness for people that have regular sex. Sex is important; it is a subject that must be discussed by all. More so with the current increase in sexually transmitted diseases, with…
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NYANDEBO XPERIENCE: MAMA TRAVEL DIARIES
Mama Travel Diaries Exotic Destinations June 2019. Adventurous Parent Join the Travelling Family Club Open to Worldwide Collaborations. MY LIFE AS A TRAVELLING MAMA Dear Stranger, My name is Mahawa. Once upon a time I enjoyed shopping above all things. At least so I thought well till the internet made shopping virtually accessible. Truth is I enjoy reading, and writing in a diary; my hand writing is terrible so I now use an online diary to ponder my thoughts. I gain pleasure from going back to my entries and re-visiting my thoughts. My favourite diary entries were of me at 14 years old. Till date, those entries are…
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AYESHA KAIKAI: I’M 13 – WITH LUXURIOUS DREAMS
My name is Ayesha Alexis Kaikai. I am 13 years old, born on June 23 2005 to Jemillatu Lewally-Stober and Abubakar Kaikai. I live in Freetown, Sierra Leone with my mother and sister. In my spare time I love to read, sketch, listen to music and dance or just relax. At 7, I dreamt of having my own business. By the time I turned 12 years old, I knew exactly the type of business that I wanted to run. Someday I hope to have my own kind of Bath and Body works- a luxury brand- My own , shea inspired business. My growing business is called Kai Luxury! Kai Luxury…
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UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH ‘MAKA DUNKA’- MOHAMED ALIE JALLOH
As a young boy growing up, Maka became interested in basketball and started playing during his secondary school days. With a lot of determination and passion, Maka, under the mentorship of Patrick Sundifu found himself playing for the 1st division at the National Basketball League. Maka reached the height of his basketball career in 2011 where he played at an international friendly match against NPA Pythons of Liberia. He continued playing and has participated in several local and international basketball games and training including Guinea and UK. Maka is the PRO for the Sierra Leone Basketball Players Union and is also a member of the Cannon Royals Basketball club in…
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5 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING A PEDIATRIC DOCTOR IN SIERRA LEONE
`The highest rates of child mortality are still in Sub-Saharan Africa—where 1 in 9 children dies before age five, more than 16 times the average for developed regions (1 in 152). Under-five mortality rate in Africa (per 1,000 live births) declined from 163 in 1990 to 100 in 2011′.-USAID Most statistics around healthcare in Africa borders between two words dire or depressing, all the same we barely give relevance to the truth. Most times we obliterate these facts with trivial issues, that bear no significance to the problems we have to solve as a continent. Maybe this in a way is our coping mechanism, what an interesting way to live. Despite the struggles around child mortality in…
