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Union of Musicians All-Stars Sierra Leone Unveils Interim Executive Team Ahead of Elections

Freetown – The Union of Musicians All-Stars Sierra Leone (ALL-STARS) has announced its interim executive structure as part of a reform agenda to strengthen governance and improve representation across the country’s music industry. Issued on 12th May 2026 by the…

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14 May 2026

Culture, News, State of the Arts, Uncategorised

EU Celebrates 25 Sierra Leone Creatives as “Ambassadors of Culture” with Mobility Grants

EU Celebrates 25 Sierra Leone Creatives as “Ambassadors of Culture” Mobility Grants The Awardees with EU Ambassador to Sierra Leone Jacek Jankowski

The European Union has unveiled its latest investment in Sierra Leone’s creative future, announcing 25 awardees under the Culture Moves Salone Mobility Fund 2026. The announcement was made on Friday, May 8th, at the Creative Hub Africa on Spur Road…

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12 May 2026

International News, News

DNA Test Reveals that Idris Elba is Not a Sierra Leonean

Idris Elba’s DNA test results have left him stunned – he’s 10% Ghanaian, 10% Nigerian, and 20% Bantu, with no indication of Sierra Leonean ancestry, despite his father being from Sierra Leone. The actor took the test twice to confirm,…

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9 April 2026

International News, News

Sierra Leone’s Brian Conteh Shines in Hollywood’s Latest Thriller, “Mayor of Kingstown”

Sierra Leonean actor Brian Conteh is making waves in Hollywood with his latest role in the thriller series “Mayor of Kingstown”. Conteh, who has been featured in other notable projects such as “We Own This City” and “The Walking Dead”,…

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12 January 2026

News, State of the Arts

Africell Launches Kidzonet to Strengthen Child Online Safety in Sierra Leone

Africell Sierra Leone on Wednesday, 7 January 2026, launched Kidzonet Service, a SIM-based child online protection service designed to help children access the internet safely while limiting exposure to harmful and age-inappropriate content. The service was unveiled at the Africell…

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8 January 2026

International News, News

Gambia: President Barrow Thanks WASMA Team for Choosing Gambia as Awards Event Host

President Barrow receiving his award at State House

The President of The Republic of Gambia, Adama Barrow, has thanked the CEO and team of the West Africa Social Media Awards (WASMA) for choosing Gambia to host the 2025 awards event. President Barrow warmly welcomed the WASMA team, including…

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31 December 2025
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International News, News

Isha Milky Dedicates Award to Supporters

Popular Gambian Social Media Content creator Isatou Jallow, widely recognized as Isha Milky, graciously dedicated her recent awards to all those who have contributed to her career. Isha was one of the distinguished honorees at the 2nd edition of the…

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30 December 2025

International News, News

AFRIMA Unveils multi-talented entertainer, FalzTheBahdGuy, Moroccan-Senegalese Actress, Liliane Maroune, as Hosts of 9th Edition

The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has officially unveiled Nigerian rapper and actor, FalzTheBahdGuy and Moroccan-Senegalese actress and media personality, Liliane Maroune as hosts of the 9th edition of the awards. The 9th AFRIMA, organised by the International Executive Committee…

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30 December 2025

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Chief Minister Takes Rapper LAJ to Spain

Sierra Leone’s Chief Minister, Dr David Sengeh, has announced on his official Facebook page that he will be travelling to Spain on an official trip, accompanied by the popular Sierra Leonean rapper, Amadu B. Bah, known as LAJ. Sharing the…

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5 December 2025

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Superstar Davido Set to Electrify Salone at Gbangbawode Concert

Grammy award-winning artist David Adedeji Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, is gearing up to captivate fans at the highly anticipated Gbambawode festival in Sierra Leone. No stranger to the Sierra Leonean stage, Davido previously performed to a packed stadium during…

salonejamboree.net
5 December 2025