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Author Carol Sallymatu Bangura says the inspiration for her recently published children’s book came from year’s of being bullied for being a dark-skinned African child. “Sallymatu’s Soup” is a children’s book that anyone who has been bullied can relate to. Bangura and her family moved to Philadelphia from Sierra Leone when she was in [...]
Mohamed Fajah Barrie reports from Freetown that the Sierra Leone Premier Football League has been suspended indefinitely. The managers of the league say that they do not have enough funds to continue playing through the second round. They say that Leocem the cement company owned by Isha Johanssen’s husband, (she is running for president of [...]
Don’t call it a come back cause he only kind off stepped to the side. Don Jazzy formerly of Mo’Hits a record label he made famous with D’banj has announced the launch of his new project, Mavin Records. Jazzy announced the dissolution of Mo’Hits via social media after D’banj reportedly claimed that he alone owned [...]
Sunny Kamara is a 25-year-old self-made fashion entrepreneur sourcing and designing accessories from as far away as Tanzania, and South America for her brand Restycle. She was born in Kabala in Northern Sierra Leone. Her parents are a mix of Yalunka, Mandingo, and Fulani. Restycle what is it? Restycle is a company that sells vintage [...]
![Sierra Leoneans in DC Metro at Green White Blue Independence Ball [PHOTOS]](http://www.switsalone.com/wp-content/themes/IntuiPanel/scripts/timthumb.php?src=http://www.switsalone.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_1012.jpg&w=639&h=294&zc=1 "Sierra Leoneans in DC Metro at Green White Blue Independence Ball [PHOTOS]")
Young, hip, and very well dressed Sierra Leoneans in the D.C. area gathered at the Loft Ballroom in Laurel, Maryland to mark Sierra Leone’s 51st Independence Anniversary. The 4th Annual Green White and Blue Ball organized by the Green White and Blue Commission recognized individuals within the diaspora community who have made excellent contributions in [...]
![Sierra Leoneans in DC Metro at Green White Blue Independence Ball [PHOTOS]](http://www.switsalone.com/wp-content/themes/IntuiPanel/scripts/timthumb.php?src=http://www.switsalone.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_1012.jpg&w=150&h=150&zc=1 "Sierra Leoneans in DC Metro at Green White Blue Independence Ball [PHOTOS]")
Nigeria’s Ola and Chris are out of the running for the USD 300 000 prize!… In their Diary Session , Ola and Chris sat with heavy hearts, prompting Big Brother to ask them what was on their minds. Ola broke the ice by declaring that after consultation with the House Doctor, he would like to [...]
You mean Egusi Soup? (Pronounced phonetically e-goose-si) soup. It is a popular West African dish; most of us from Nigeria, Sierra Leone to Liberia have versions of it and then compete with each other for the best Egusi Soup and jollof rice. It’s usually made of vegetables such as spinach or callaloo. The Egusi itself [...]
![Peepuls says Inside Salone we all na mate [New Music]](http://www.switsalone.com/wp-content/themes/IntuiPanel/scripts/timthumb.php?src=http://www.switsalone.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2012-05-14-at-3.19.13-AM-150x150.png&w=150&h=150&zc=1 "Peepuls says Inside Salone we all na mate [New Music]")
The trending joke in Sierra Leone now is ‘inside Salone we all na mate’ an acknowledgement of man and woman sharing. Although it’s hard to believe, it might actually be true . First off the country is very small and everyone knows eachother. The likelihood that you are sharing your partner with another man or woman is [...]
In 2005 European sports brand K1x launched “you cant teach heart”, the Freetown Collection. It featured Sierra Leone’s national basketball team who until then were pretty much unknown. They even dubbed a sneaker the ‘freetown glider’. Today team K1x has again partnered up with young energetic youth for a special batik inspired collection. Unemployed but [...]
When police fired on protestors on strike at an African Minerals Limited (AML) site in Bumbuna in April there was little mention of it in Sierra Leone’s local print press. But this week the press is singing the praises of African Minerals and its boss Frank Timis. Either the reporters are really happy for the employees [...]
![Big Brother Confessions: Zainab and Dalphin [video]](http://www.switsalone.com/wp-content/themes/IntuiPanel/scripts/timthumb.php?src=http://www.switsalone.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2012-05-11-at-3.07.07-PM.png&w=150&h=150&zc=1 "Big Brother Confessions: Zainab and Dalphin [video]")
Partners Zainab and Dalphin in their most recent confession with Big Brother. They twosome say they are getting close to everyone in the house although there are some housemates they prefer over others. Zainab who never fails to entertain says she has promised to have sex with Tanzania’s Julio on Tuesday. She has dubbed Julio [...]
![Big Brother, Dalphin from Sierra Leone caught in a chair dispute [video]](http://www.switsalone.com/wp-content/themes/IntuiPanel/scripts/timthumb.php?src=http://www.switsalone.com/wp-content/uploads/390450_2268889251325_1521396543_31975636_490638474_n-150x150.jpg&w=150&h=150&zc=1 "Big Brother, Dalphin from Sierra Leone caught in a chair dispute [video]")
Isn’t it so annoying when you get up and someone tries to steal your seat? Well Dalphin certainly thinks so. The Big Brother contestant from Sierra Leone got into an argument with Hilda after the latter tried to unseat her. What ensued was name calling from both parties much to the amusement of the rest [...]
FIFA has just released its recent country rankings and Sierra Leone has for the first time topped the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Team Leone Stars now stand at 61st, two places ahead of Nigeria. By comparison the Nigerians have decades of football experience and seniority over Sierra Leone. In 1994 they were ranked top 5 [...]
“In Loving Memory” Sitta Tarawally plays Maya a young woman struggling to deal with the loss of her best friend. The short film is directed by Jall Cowasji. In a dream-like sequence Sitta’s character Maya encounters objects which remind her of her loss, and allow her to come to terms with grief. Maya is conflicted between feelings [...]
![Dalphin Ola Alexander, Creole girl from Sierra Leone on Big Brother Africa 7 [video]](http://www.switsalone.com/wp-content/themes/IntuiPanel/scripts/timthumb.php?src=http://www.switsalone.com/wp-content/uploads/73032_1467460896117_1521396543_31123133_1951028_n-150x150.jpg&w=150&h=150&zc=1 "Dalphin Ola Alexander, Creole girl from Sierra Leone on Big Brother Africa 7 [video]")
The other contestant representing Sierra Leone in this year’s Big Brother Africa Stargame is 27-year-old Dalphin Ola Alexander. She is a graduate of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), and a creole girl from Freetown. Dalphin and Zainab (her partner) have reportedly been friends for 8 years. The talent agent is a full figured stunner with [...]
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Game Over for Nigerian duo on Big Brother
Nigeria’s Ola and Chris are out of the running for the USD 300 000 prize!… In their Diary Session , Ola and Chris sat with heavy hearts, prompting Big Brother to ask them what was on their minds. Ola broke the ice by declaring that after consultation with the House Doctor, he would like to [...]
Sierra Leone Press ignores wage strike, praises tycoon Frank Timis
When police fired on protestors on strike at an African Minerals Limited (AML) site in Bumbuna in April there was little mention of it in Sierra Leone’s local print press. But this week the press is singing the praises of African Minerals and its boss Frank Timis. Either the reporters are really happy for the employees [...]
Sierra Leone’s national football team now better than Nigeria’s
FIFA has just released its recent country rankings and Sierra Leone has for the first time topped the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Team Leone Stars now stand at 61st, two places ahead of Nigeria. By comparison the Nigerians have decades of football experience and seniority over Sierra Leone. In 1994 they were ranked top 5 [...]
Distributor of Perm, Bleach cremes gets Jackie Appiah to sing
Jackie Appiah’s latest project is not a film, it’s a music video. The Ghanaian superstar best known for acting can now add singer to her list of accomplishments. In a recent partnership with Universal Basic, a hair relaxer system, Appiah lends her voice to the commercial’s jingle. UB relaxer is trademarked by Nouvelle Parfumerie Gandour [...]
Egusi Soup with Sierra Leone’s Ellen Thomas coming to Soho Theater, London
You mean Egusi Soup? (Pronounced phonetically e-goose-si) soup. It is a popular West African dish; most of us from Nigeria, Sierra Leone to Liberia have versions of it and then compete with each other for the best Egusi Soup and jollof rice. It’s usually made of vegetables such as spinach or callaloo. The Egusi itself [...]
Sitta Tarawally shines in new short film ‘In Loving Memory’
“In Loving Memory” Sitta Tarawally plays Maya a young woman struggling to deal with the loss of her best friend. The short film is directed by Jall Cowasji. In a dream-like sequence Sitta’s character Maya encounters objects which remind her of her loss, and allow her to come to terms with grief. Maya is conflicted between feelings [...]
Dalphin Ola Alexander, Creole girl from Sierra Leone on Big Brother Africa 7 [video]
The other contestant representing Sierra Leone in this year’s Big Brother Africa Stargame is 27-year-old Dalphin Ola Alexander. She is a graduate of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), and a creole girl from Freetown. Dalphin and Zainab (her partner) have reportedly been friends for 8 years. The talent agent is a full figured stunner with [...]
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