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Join music producers Nashito Kulala and Jon Akinola from Sierra Leone as we explore exporting Salone's music from hip hop, afrobeats to bubu and beyond. The world is looking to Africa for music, can Sierra Leone find a place there? Join the conversation. #MakeSierraLeoneFamous
Join special guests Miss Sierra Leone beauty queens Natasha Beckley (Miss World Sierra Leone 2011) and Sarah Laura Solomon (Miss Sierra Leone 2018) for a deep dive into pageantry, women's empowerment, representation and national pride.
Join Freetown and Krio natives Victor Remoe-Doherty, Bosedeh George and host Vickie Remoe for a multigenerational conversation about cultural preservation. Krio is one of the smallest ethnic group with the most widely spoken language in Sierra Leone. Although Krio culture through its language reachest furthest, it is also a culture at risk.
How do we make romantic relationships more fulfilling for both men and women in Sierra Leone? Join guests Rockslyn Alwyn Findlay and Nicky Spencer-Coker to unpack the highs and lows of dating, the limitations of gender roles in relationships, and remove the obstacles to finding love in Africa today. Tiktok: www.TikTok.com/vickieremoe Instagram: www.Instagram.com/vickieremoe Facebook: www.Facebook.com/vickieremoeblog Twitter: www.Twitter.com/vickieremoe
The number of Sierra Leoneans accessing higher education continued to grow exponentially, but the quality of college education is questionable. Are colleges and universities training the workforce of the future? If not, what changes need to happen. Join my guests, Mrs. Miriam Conteh-Morgan, Deputy Vice Chancellor, IPAM, University of Sierra Leone; Jon Akinola, Entrepreneur and Producer; and Yasmin Metz-Johnson, Creative Digital Entrepreneur and Founder of Tells Trips, for a pressing conversa...
Every Sierra Leonean dreams of owning a home. But the reality is, acquiring land and building a house can sometimes turn into a nightmare. Land papers can be forged, builders may be uncertified, and communities often lack proper planning. Don't worry, we've got you covered! In this episode, we bring you the experts who will help you avoid costly mistakes. Join Victor Remoe-Doherty, a residential real estate developer in Freetown, and Kathleen Jah-Davies, the lead architect at Arch Design SL...
Salone man get badat (Sierra Leoneans are envious) is not just a national catchphrase, its a widely held Sierra Leonean belief. The expression "Salone man get badat" has been used in presidential speeches and popular culture. President Kabbah once said it in a now-famous speech. Emmerson Bockarie, a Sierra Leonean Afropop singer, made a song about it. Badat is on everyone's lips, it's on their minds, and it is the root of all evil.Make Sierra Leone Famous explores the root of this self-deprec...
In Sierra Leone, just two out of every ten women is uncircumcised. These women, the minority are labelled "gborka" and deemed "unclean" or "not woman enough". Make Sierra Leone Famous places the sex lives of uncut women in focus to discuss the power of pleasure, women's liberation, and orgasm equality. Special Guests: Umu Jalloh, MSW, and Leanne MaHota Rizk, MPH (Sexual and Reproductive Health Specialist).
Drug addiction and mental health in Sierra Leone in focus on episode one to an all-new season of the Make Sierra Leone Famous Podcast!Vickie Remoe interviews with Mahawa Sandy, founder of Nyali Foundation and Dr. Elizabeth Alieu resident psychiatrist in charge of the child and adolescent mental health at the Sierra Leone Psychiatric Teaching Hospital. Sierra Leone’s youth are struggling with drug addiction and dependency. Vickie and guests discuss the root causes and and solutions for tacklin...
Host Vickie Remoe is in conversation with two of Sierra Leone’s most celebrated storytellers; award-winning playwright and founder of Freetong Players Charlie Haffner, and Emmy, BAFTA, and Peabody-winning journalist Sorious Samura. Show Notes Listen to Doniie Major’s Freetown City: https://bit.ly/3PaVtHB Ship to Sierra Leone from the USA with Dot Bleu Find your next outfit at The Doll House Boutique To make Sierra Leone better for women and girls in Salone better support the Asmaa James Found...
Host Vickie Remoe is in conversation with actress, producer, and founder of Lema’s Diary Production Company. The film producer uses her craft to make social commentary about issues affecting Sierra Leone’s women. Her latest film “Profit Point” set in the slums of Freetown is about the struggles of women trapped by poverty and sexual exploitation. Profit Point had its London Premiere at the Young Sierra Leonean Kip Kompin Cinema. Show Notes Listen to Kaley Bag’s Di Sai Wae Ar Komot: https://sp...
Host Vickie Remoe is in conversation with Sierra Leonean poet, playwright, and author Oumar Farouk Sesay, Oumar talks and shares insights from his four-decade-long career as a writer and creative. His latest play “The Throne” challenges audiences to question their beliefs on identity, homosexuality, and tradition. Show Notes Listen to Daddy Saj’s Che Che: https://bit.ly/3Bc2xQY Follow the Mane Chronicles: https://bit.ly/3Rq6AyV Ship to Sierra Leone from the USA with Dot Bleu Find your next ou...
Host Vickie Remoe is in conversation with Tarah Majeek, Entrepreneur and founder of self-care and wellness brand “Mane Chronicles''. They discuss branding, startups, and tips to transform a hobby into an enterprise. Show Notes Listen to TMA’s No Sense: https://spoti.fi/3c94S4t Follow the Mane Chronicles: https://bit.ly/3Rq6AyV Ship to Sierra Leone from the USA with Dot Bleu Find your next outfit at The Doll House Boutique To make Sierra Leone better
Host Vickie Remoe is in conversation with Alhaji Siraj Bah, a multiple award-winning green entrepreneur who makes cooking briquettes out of coconuts. Siraj shares his journey from homelessness in Freetown to becoming one of Sierra Leone’s most successful young founders and job creators. Show Notes Listen to Drizilik’s Di Mammi Ihn Moni Fo Comot: https://bit.ly/3NLiPCU j Ship to Sierra Leone from the USA with Dot Bleu Find your next outfit at The Doll House Boutique To make Sierra Leone better...
Host Vickie Remoe is in conversation with Namina Forna author of the New York Times bestsellers “The Gilded Ones” and the “Merciless Ones”. They discuss representation in fantasy books, girls' rites of passage, books as escapism, and growing up in Sierra Leone. Show Notes Listen to Zainab Sheriff’s Mammie Na Power: https://bit.ly/2Z6Vyrj To buy Namina Forna’s Book: https://naminaforna.com/ Ship to Sierra Leone from the USA with Dot Bleu Find your next outfit at The Doll House Boutique To ma...
Host Vickie Remoe is in conversation with Screenwriter and Director Mohamed ’Spartar’ Lansana. Mohamed talks about the growth of Sierra Leonean films, the importance of passing legislation to protect and support the industry, and emerging producers and filmmakers from Sierra Leone everyone should know. Show Notes Listen to Famous’s Brighter Future: https://bit.ly/39upgMH Ship to Sierra Leone from the USA with Dot Bleu Find your next outfit at The Doll House Boutique To make Sierra Leone bette...
Host Vickie Remoe is in conversation with Renata Kamara, chef, musician, and author. Renata talks about taking Sierra Leonean food to the world stage, and the power of social media content in getting customers and she shares Sierra Leone-inspired vegan and Afro-fusion recipes.Show NotesListen to Mattodo’s Fearless: https://spoti.fi/3mpu8p3Ship to Sierra Leone from the USA with Dot BleuFind your next outfit at The Doll House BoutiqueTo make Sierra Leone better for women and girls in Salone bet...
Host Vickie Remoe is in conversation with Hawa Jane, Lawyer, Artist, and founder of The Barray Arts Collective. Hawa talks about founding a community for artists in Freetown, opportunities for African art with NFTs, and emerging artists from Sierra Leone that everyone should know. Show Notes Listen to Bai Kamara Jr Lady Boss: https://spoti.fi/3NMrd5s Ship to Sierra Leone from the USA with Dot Bleu Find your next outfit at The Doll House Boutique To make Sierra Leone better for women and girls...
Host Vickie Remoe is in conversation with Abu Yillah, poet, filmmaker, and co-founder of the Sierra Leone Arts and Culture Festival (SLACFEST). Abu uses poetry, film, and social media to build community and hold space for Sierra Leoneans in the UK both with online and in-person events. Show Notes Listen to Emmerson's Borbor Pain: https://spoti.fi/3LRlz0Q Watch Run “Short Film”: https://bit.ly/38jfH2E Ship to Sierra Leone from the USA with Dot Bleu Find your next outfit at The Doll House Bouti...
Host Vickie Remoe is in conversation with Haja Myers, founder of Estu’s Delight. Her wellness brand makes fresh smoothies, organic honey, and fonio. Haja talks about her entrepreneurial journey, branding, and overcoming supply chain challenges with local farmers. She also shares tips and resources for navigating Sierra Leone’s agribusiness ecosystem. Show Notes Listen to Drizilik’s Popular: https://bit.ly/3sDb0re Ship to Sierra Leone from the USA with Dot Bleu Find your next outfit at The Dol...
























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