In this episode of Honestly Speaking, Antonia Howard sits down with legendary playwright, cultural curator, and founder of the Freetong Players, Charlie Haffner, for a deep, unfiltered conversation on art, power, and national identity.

We explore:
– How artists function as watchdogs, just like journalists
– Why creative expression is a form of civic accountability
– The role of theatre in documenting culture, challenging authority, and inspiring collective memory
– How artistic communities can act as a pressure group to propel governments to do better
– The future of theatre in Sierra Leone: training, infrastructure, and policy
– Reflections on Atunda Ayenda and preserving artistic legacy

Haffner brings decades of creative leadership and national cultural work to the table, offering insights that are provocative, timely, and deeply rooted in Sierra Leone’s story.

👉 If you value art, truth, and nation-building, this episode is for you.
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