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Sierra Leone Post Op: A must watch Video Reflection

August 23, 2011

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This is a photo before I left for Sierra Leone in April 2007. I am with Adama Kai…it was the first time anyone had worn Aschobi Designs. I had many romanticized ideas of Sierra Leone. Looking back now, its almost funny how naive I was.
I arrived in Salone in June that same year.

This is a personal video reflection on some issues from the time I spent in Sierra Leone. My thoughts range from daily frustrations, relationships with men and women, lack of opportunities for the youth, the expatriate and Lebanese communities, dating, NGOs, entrepreneurship and more. For all those of you thinking of moving back to Sierra Leone here are some things you need to know before you go.

My extended family: From left – AKK, Alie, Mohamed, Aunty Haja, Nyama, Koya, Amidu, Prince, Baby Andrea with her daddy Ibrahim and Hawanatu in my arms where she loves to be on the day I left Freetown.

My wonderful parents seeing me off at the Ferry Terminal. Victor & Bakie

Vickie Remoe

Vickie Remoe is a business, entertainment and travel writer. She is a communications, digital marketing and content strategist helping brands and leaders make meaningful connections with Africans at home and in the diaspora.

12 comments

Anonymous 24 August, 2011 at 16:36
Winston Edmondson-Deigh 25 August, 2011 at 00:47
Anonymous 25 August, 2011 at 09:57
*~Mamei~* 25 August, 2011 at 19:24
Vickie Remoe 'Di Biggest Swit Mot' 25 August, 2011 at 19:28
Niwa 25 August, 2011 at 20:35
Evonne Harding 26 August, 2011 at 03:14
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Because I AM Fabulous 27 August, 2011 at 05:28
Reg 28 August, 2011 at 14:55
Anonymous 29 August, 2011 at 21:47
ish2 15 January, 2012 at 20:20

Hi Vickie, hope all is well on your end. I have been reading most of your entries about Sierra Leone and I would like to say thank you for always being so honest and for sharing your experiences. I am Sierra Leonean living in Canada; reading your blogs have def provided me loads of information about SL that I would otherwise never obtain on my own. Keep up the good work, you are so intelligent, knowledgeable and personalable….hope you stay optimistic. Best of luck with your studies and life.

Ps: sorry about your relationship outcome with your friend Adama

Cheers
Ishiatu