Slim Q: a Diamond in the rough child

Slim Q is a Sierra Leonean songwriter and R&B artist who now leaves in New York City. Slim is known for his melodies and unique sound.

Born in Sierra Leone, Slim spent his childhood years in Freetown going to school and playing soccer as a young boy. He lived through the decade long civil [...]

Freetong Players launches newspaper to promote arts and culture

Charley Haffner, Founder of Freetong Players International

To help promote Art and Culture in the country, Sierra Leone’s renowned theatre art performers, Freetong Players International (FPI), on Wednesday launched De Yeliba newspaper at the Old School Night Club, Hill Station, Freetown.

The newspaper was initiated and established by Mr. Charley Haffner and FPI, to [...]

Corner Kick! Sierra Leone’s Romeo & Juliet thriller coming out in June!

By Alpha Bedoh Kamara

With the triumphant development of the local film industry, the Talented Film Production will launch Sierra Leone’s Romeo & Juliet thriller, Corner Kick, on 1st June, this year at the Starco Cinema.

Love, since the genesis of life, has continued to be an intrigue to its unaccountable victims and causing [...]

Now it’s time to market yourself properly! Tourism Minister to launch Jamboree Consult & Website

By Ahmed Sahid Nasralla (De Monk)

Movers and shakers of the entertainment industry in Sierra Leone are expected to join the Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Peter Bayuku Conteh, as he launches a new arm of Salone Jamboree next week Wednesday at the Africanus Hotel, Frazer Davies Drive, Freetown.

Jamboree Consult (powered by [...]

Hollywood Actor urges Salone Artists to take advantage of Jamboree Consult

Washington: taking advantage of opportunity

Actor, author and philanthropist, Isaiah Washington has urged Sierra Leonean artists to take advantage of Jamboree Consult, a new Public Relations unit of SaloneJamboree.  The ‘Grey Anatomy’ star said public relations is a very important tool for artists in the entertainment industry and therefore urges them to make good [...]

Nasser Ayoub spreads One Love

By Ahmed Sahid Nasralla (De Monk)

Following his successful One Love concert on March 30th at the Family Kingdom Royal Hall, Nasser Ayoub continues to spread the message of peace and love across the country using live band performances.

More than 3000 fans converged recently at the Bo Coronation field to support the…. ‘One [...]

Film guru calls for Copy Right Act implementation

By Alpha Bedoh Kamara

Renowned film producer, director and actor, Dr. Julius Spencer, during an exclusive interview yesterday with AYV, raised issues affecting the growth of the film industry in Sierra Leone, citing poor implementation of Copy Right Act as one of the major challenges.

The unassuming and cautious theater arts prodigy and Director [...]

Toki Wright: Hip-Hop is a tool for expression of ideas

By Mustapha Kamara

Ambassador for American Hip-Hop culture, Toki Wright, has urged young artists in Sierra Leone to make music that will reflect the origin, tradition and culture of their country and to be innovative in writing rap music.

He also advised them to stop imitating Hip-Hop rappers in the Western world whom he [...]