By Fatima Kpaka A cashier, Kumba Sesay, has been remanded at the Female Correctional Facility in Freetown for allegedly embezzling more than NLe 100 million from Ishmael Foreign Exchange Bureau. Sesay appeared before Magistrate Santigie Bangura at the Pademba Road Court No. 2 on Monday, October 7, 2024, facing a charge of embezzlement. The accused is...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura On Friday, October 4, 2024, the Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts came alive with an unforgettable night of jazz as internationally acclaimed singer-pianist Tamara Lukasheva delivered a mesmerizing performance alongside the Academy’s own jazz band, Groovy Colours. In a unique event sponsored by the German Embassy, Lukasheva’s extraordinary talents blended...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura The U.S. Africa Movie Production has just dropped a bombshell with the premiere of its latest film, Bitter Quest, on Sunday, October 5, 2024. This gripping drama, crafted by the brilliant writer Solomon Freedom and visionary executive producer Evelyn Grote, promises to keep audiences on the edge of their seats with its...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Sierra Leone’s Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Nabeela Tunis, represented the country at the first-ever United Nations Tourism Africa and Americas Summit, held in the Dominican Republic. The summit brought together key stakeholders from both continents to strengthen tourism collaboration, focusing on shared cultural ties and historical connections between Africa and...Read More
By Ibrahim S. Bangura Sierra Leone’s celebrated hip-hop artist, Amara Dennis Turay, better known as Kao Denero, has made waves once again by securing two major nominations at the 2024 Africa Entertainment Awards (AEA). He has been recognized in the prestigious categories of “Album of the Year” and “Best Hip-Hop Artist” for his highly acclaimed project...Read More
