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Performing arts and music professionals across sub-Saharan Africa, including Sierra Leone, have been invited to apply for a new grant programme designed to support the cross-continental circulation of artistic works between Africa and Europe. The initiative, launched under the Africa-Europe Partnerships for Culture (AEPC) programme, opened for applications on July 9, 2026, and will close [...] The post EU Launches €70,000 Cultural Grant Programme Open to Sierra Leonean Artists appeared first on Sierraloaded.

, August 5, 2026 Housemates Salone Season 4 winner Suad Baydoun has secured a major endorsement deal after signing a one-year Brand Ambassador agreement with the Sierra Leone Commercial Bank (SLCB). The partnership marks another milestone in Suad’scareer following her victory in the country’s popular reality television show, further cementing her growing influence beyond the entertainment industry. Under [...] The post SLCB signs Housemates Salone Winner as Brand Ambassador first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post SLCB signs Housemates...

Sierra Leone’s cultural calendar gained a powerful new rhythm last Thursday (30th July 2026) as the Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Nabeela Farida Tunis, officially launched the One Nation Reggae Festival, a landmark event designed to fuse Sierra Leonean and Caribbean traditions while boosting the country’s tourism sector. The launch ceremony, hosted at BBQ [...]

Freetown, July 30, 2026 — Ahead of the One Nation Reggae Festival in November this year, Sierra Leone’s cultural calendar is expected to reach a new height today as the One Nation Reggae Festival will be officially launched in Bo, Makeni, and Freetown, marking the start of a nationwide celebration of music, heritage, and unity. ... The post One Nation Reggae Festival Launches Nationwide with Cultural Fanfare appeared first on Global Times Newspaper.

Nigerian music duo Bracket has been announced as one of the headline performers for the 10th Annual Achievement Awards Ceremony organised by AWOL America’s “Put Salone Fos” platform. The milestone event is scheduled for Saturday, September 5, 2026, at the Live Casino Ballroom, Arundel Mills, Hanover, Maryland, United States, from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. [...] The post Nigerian Music Duo Bracket to Headline AWOL America’s 10th Annual Achievement Awards in Maryland appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Popular Sierra Leonean musician and cultural icon Drizilik has officially returned to Africell Sierra Leone as the company’s brand ambassador, marking what both parties described as a renewed partnership built on shared values, creativity, and a commitment to national development. The ambassadorial signing ceremony took place at the conference center of Africell’s mobile company at [...]

Freetown — The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has officially confirmed Jamaican dancehall star Busy Signal as the headliner for the second edition of the One Nation Reggae Festival, set for 25–30 November 2026. The announcement marks a major boost for the growing cultural event, which builds on the success of the inaugural festival [...]

The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA) has confirmed that all prize money for winners of its 2025/26 competitions has been fully paid, following the official crowning of champions across its major tournaments. The payments cover winners in both the men’s and women’s Premier Leagues, as well as the Orange FA Cup, marking the fulfilment of [...] The post SLFA Confirms Full Payment of Prize Money to Premier League and FA Cup Winners appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sim Fefegula, a Sierra Leonean promoter based in Australia and husband of reality television star and beauty queen Hawa Fefegula, has been featured in the latest music video released by Nigerian music icon Rudeboy of the former P-Square duo, alongside celebrated Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie. The appearance has attracted attention among Sierra Leoneans at home and [...] The post Rudeboy, Sarkodie Feature Hawa Fefegula’s Husband Sim in Latest Music Video appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Chairman of Pujehun District Council, Foday Kandeh Rogers, has officially handed over SAN Procurement as the contractor for the construction of a three-classroom school building in Bellebu Community, Kabondeh Chiefdom, marking another milestone in the district’s efforts to improve access to quality education. The handover ceremony, held on Wednesday, 29 July 2026, brought together [...] The post New Hope for Bellebu Pupils as Pujehun Council Begins School Construction Project appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leonean rapper Drizilik has set a new benchmark for the country’s music industry after his album Ashobi surpassed one million streams on Boomplay, becoming the first Sierra Leonean music project reported to reach the milestone on the platform. According to information released by the album’s promoters, Ashobi has now exceeded 1.2 million streams on [...] The post Drizilik’s Ashobi Sets Boomplay Streaming Record for Sierra Leonean Music, Surpasses 1 Million Streams appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The Regional Criminal Investigation Department (CID) South has arrested four suspects in connection with the alleged murder of a young man, Gilo Simenda, following an “after BECE” entertainment event in Gerehun Town, Baoma Chiefdom, Bo District. The suspects were arrested on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, during intelligence-led operations conducted by police as part of ongoing [...] The post Bo Police Arrest 4 Over Murder of Gilo Simenda at “After BECE” Gathering appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Popular Sierra Leonean dancehall artist, songwriter, and music producer from Makeni, Stuntman Official, has spoken about the growing disagreement within the country’s music industry over the handling of an alleged $30,000 donation reportedly made to the Association of Music Producers. The issue has sparked debate among industry stakeholders over accountability, transparency, and leadership within musicians’ [...] The post Stuntman Official Speaks on Alleged $30,000 Donation Dispute Within Music Industry appeared first on Sierraloaded.

By Alusine Sesay FREETOWN – Calls are mounting for the Government of Sierra Leone to treat the Kent Harbour Project as a strategic national investment, with stakeholders urging timely fulfilment [...]

Sierra Leonean fashion influencer and male model Almon Sall has been officially nominated for the Best Influencer Male Model category at the Magnified Influencer Awards 2026 – The Royal Experience, 3rd Edition, an international awards event connecting talents from the United Kingdom and Nigeria. Almon Sall announced the nomination through his social media platforms, expressing [...] The post Almon Sall Nominated for Top Male Model Influencer at 2026 Magnified Awards appeared first on Sierraloaded.

The internet has once again found something to lose its collective mind over. This time, the target is David Jonsson, the British actor of Nigerian and Sierra Leonean heritage who was unveiled at San Diego Comic-Con as the new Black Panther. The outrage is not over his acting credentials but over the fact that he [...] The post Black Panther Casting Outrage: Another Case of Misplaced Priorities appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leonean Afropop singer and songwriter Emmerson Amidu Bockarie, widely known simply as Emmerson, is slated to perform at the highly anticipated Kaya Fest on Saturday, August 22, 2026. The music festival will take place at the Markham Fairgrounds in Toronto, Canada. Emmerson will take the stage alongside a massive lineup that includes reggae royalty [...] The post Sierra Leonean Music Star Emmerson to Perform at Global Kaya Fest in Toronto appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone’s celebrated rapper and Entertainment Ambassador, Kao Denero, has been nominated for the Best Male Hip-Hop Artist Africa award at the Nairobi Entertainment Music Awards (NEMA) 2026, further cementing his status as one of the continent’s leading hip-hop artists. The nomination places Kao Denero among an impressive lineup of renowned African rap stars, including [...] The post Rapper Kao Denero Nominated for Best Male Hip-Hop Artist Africa at NEMA Awards 2026 appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Sierra Leone is set to benefit from potential interventions by the ECOWAS Regional Fund for Stabilisation and Development (FRSD) following a technical mission aimed at identifying areas requiring targeted support. The mission, which included representatives from GIZ, KfW, and the Embassy, is assessing opportunities to strengthen community resilience and address factors contributing to fragility across [...] The post ECOWAS Fund Explores Support for Sierra Leone’s Stability and Development Efforts appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Police Headquarters, Freetown, Thursday, 23 July 2026 – The President of Artists for Peace, Hassan Daramy, popularly known as CJ Mark, along with members of his executive team, paid a courtesy visit to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr William Fayia Sellu, to explore a strategic partnership aimed at promoting peace, non-violence, and [...]

Africell Sierra Leone has reaffirmed its position as one of the country’s leading corporate partners in national development after sponsoring more than 165 events across Sierra Leone between January and June 2026, benefiting over 30,000 people through initiatives focused on education, youth empowerment, entertainment, sports, religion, health and community development. The extensive sponsorship programme [...] The post Africell Sponsors Over 165 Events in Six Months Benefiting over Thirty Thousand People first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

, July 24, 2026 The Artists for Peace Initiative and the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) are exploring a strategic partnership aimed at promoting peace, non-violence and national unity as Sierra Leone prepares for its upcoming elections. The initiative was discussed during a courtesy visit by the President of Artists for Peace, Hassan Daramy, popularly known [...] The post Artists for Peace, Police plot against non-violence first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post Artists for Peace, Police plot against non-violence appeared first on AYV Medi...

Freetown, July 23, 2026 (SLENA)-The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs convened key state institutions, development partners, and civil society actors for a quarterly National Committee on Gender-Based Violence Steering Committee meeting, with renewed calls for stronger coordination, sharper public awareness, and more reliable data systems to fight against gender-based violence. The meeting, held at the Ministry’s headquarters in Freetown, focused on progress made, gaps still slowing...

The Chairman of Artists For Peace Sierra Leone, Hassan Daramy, popularly known as CeeJay Mark, and members of his executive team have met with Inspector General of Police (IGP) William Fayia Sellu to discuss a partnership aimed at promoting peace, non-violence, and national unity ahead of Sierra Leone’s upcoming elections. The meeting, held at Police [...] The post Artists For Peace, Police Forge Partnership Ahead of Sierra Leone Elections appeared first on Sierraloaded.

Popular Sierra Leonean musician and cultural icon Drizilik has officially returned to Africell Sierra Leone as the company’s brand ambassador, marking what both parties described as a renewed partnership built on shared values, creativity, and a commitment to national development. The ambassadorial signing ceremony took place at the conference center of Africell’s mobile company at [...]

Leading telecommunications company, Africell Sierra Leone, has officially unveiled award-winning musician Drizilik as its new brand ambassador in a strategic partnership designed to promote local talent, deepen youth engagement and advance community-driven initiatives across the country. The signing ceremony, held on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Africell’s headquarters in Wilberforce, brought together senior executives [...] The post Africell Signs Drizilik as Brand Ambassador to Inspire the Next Generation first appeared on The Calabash Newspaper.

Leading telecommunications company Africell Sierra Leone has unveiled award winning musician Drizilik as its new brand ambassador in a strategic partnership aimed at promoting local talent, strengthening youth engagement and advancing community focused initiatives. The signing ceremony took place on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Africell’s headquarters in Wilberforce, bringing together senior executives of Africell, [...] The post Africell Unveils Drizilik as Brand Ambassador first appeared on AYV Media Empire Sierra Leone, London, Ghana and Africa News Channel. The post Africell Unveils Drizi...

Africell Sierra Leone sponsored more than 165 events across the country between January and June 2026, reaffirming its position as one of Sierra Leone's leading corporate partners in education, entertainment, youth empowerment, sports, religion, health, and community development. For many Sierra Leoneans, Africell is not only the company that provides mobile connectivity, but also the brand that has become a familiar presence in classrooms, football fields, concert grounds, religious...