The Creative Arts could turn around Sierra Leone’s economy if giving the right support Dear Mr President, In your 2019 State Opening of Parliament statement, you stated that developing the creative industry was among your Government’s priority. In that speech, you said: “Mr Speaker, Honorable Members, we also remain committed to promoting music and performing …
Freetown — School materials worth hundreds of thousands of Leones were donated to the Aunty Isha Memorial Preparatory School (AISHA) at Sayenoh, Calaba Town in the east-end of Freetown by CEO of Salone Jamboree, Murtala Mohamed Kamara, who is an ex-pupil of the school. The materials were received by a senior administrative member of the …
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A Sierra Leonean journalist said the country’s media are relatively free compared to some other West African countries. But, Murtala Mohamed Kamara, publisher of the weekly Salone Jamboree, an arts and entertainment newspaper, said there are still some journalists who write one-sided stories as well as newspapers run by politicians. As Sierra Leone prepares for a …
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Sierra Leone’s Electoral Commission announced Tuesday incumbent President Julius Maada Bio has been re-elected with 56.17% of the vote in the national election. Rival Samura Kamara of the opposing All Peoples’ Congress party received 41.16% of the vote. Days earlier, Kamara declared the opposition would not accept the they they called “fake and cooked” results. …
Meet a man, an advocate of justice and journalist who has not only given voice to the people, but help the country showcase its beauty. Meet Murtala Mohamed Kamara. Murtala Mohamed Kamara is a journalist, entrepreneur, rights activist, and humanitarian. Born in Tongo Field, a famous diamond mining town in Eastern Sierra Leone, Kamara fled …
“Self identification, self discipline and be prayerful,” were the messages the CEO and publisher of SaloneJamboree, Murtala Mohamed Kamara – shared with young Sierra Leoneans who are trying to build a career in acting. This came as a result of a visit made to contestants of the Salone Next Movie Star by a cross section …
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Founder and CEO of Sierra Leone’s foremost Arts and entertainment newspaper, SaloneJamboree, has appealed for more support for young people in the country. (Photo: Murtala poses with his award) Murtala Mohamed Kamara said during his acceptance speech as one of the 50 Most Influential Young Sierra Leoneans that there are many young Sierra Leoneans outside …
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Concord Times (Freetown) Africa Youth Awards, the continent’s biggest honour for young achievers, with annual participation from over 140 countries, has announced its inaugural list of 100 Most Influential Young Africans. The list, which has representation from 27 African countries, has 62 men and 38 women, with the youngest being 14, considering the age limit …
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