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President Julius Maada Bio will launch the free educational package on 20th August ahead of the reopening of schools in September according to Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Alpha Osman Timbo. Minister Timbo was speaking to journalists last Thursday at the usual government press briefing held at the Ministry of Information and Communication, Youyi Building in Freetown. He said that they have completed the verification in schools and that the president's flagship free education scheme starts 17th September.  He also disclosed that over 40,000 pupils were not allowed to take the West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination 2017 because they were attending schools that have not been approved by government.  However, he told journalists that the affected schools have now been approved and that this would further complement the government's free and quality education scheme.  The minister noted that allocations have been set aside for all government assi...

By Our News Analyst It is fortuitous that Africa's first female Head of State came from West Africa sub-region. And it should not be surprising that the next female Head of State may come from West Africa again even if she hails from Sierra Leone, the former Athens of West Africa.  The unexpected will always continue to happen till the end of time and it is again likely to happen this time round in Sierra Leone. There are several distinguished Sierra Leonean women who could suitably fill that role.  It will be recalled that in our history two women have led political parties with their candidates for the Presidency.  One of these women is highly principled and would not brook any corruption. Such a woman should not easily be discounted. She has held high positions in the governance of this country and if given the chance she could do better.  The prospective head of state of Sierra Leone was very active in student affairs before she formed her political party ...

By: Benedict Freedom Sierra Leone's musicians grandfather *Lansana Sheriff* better known by his stage name *Steady Bongo* has on Saturday 28th July 2018 disclosed the best kid musician in the country. This disclosure was made at the Makeni Town hall during the musical battle between Freetown and Makeni where he served as chief judge. The event hosted top Sierra Leonean entertainers and music loving fans to express not only their gratitude to the just elected President of the *Makeni Artiste Union, Franklyn Milton  (Stunt Man)* but to see the winners of the competition as well. Interestingly, one of Makeni top comedians *Silver Spun* battled with Freetown comedian, *Agness Bockarie.* Another category which put fans in a state of excitement was the battle between *Rap G* of *"Enama" fame.* and *CLJ d Principal* of *"E nor concern u" fame.* However, the main competition fans were yearning to see that night was the battle between *Augu B D pekin Dem Gr...

Zainab kamara better known by her stage name Lady Zainnie was born in the Western part of Sierra Leone. She is  a Fullah Themne born from a mix parents. She attended the Mountain Rural Academy senior secondary school up to Wassce level. Before this time Zainnie had developed a very special interest in singing 🎤 🎶 🎵 and miming. She realized her musical talent after participating in a rap competition with her childhood friends, since then Zainnie saw her knowledge and love for music 🎼 🎶 🎵 grow to a very higher level. Zainab is presently living with her sister in Freetown. Lady Zainnie specializes on Afro Hip Hop and Dancehall music. Zainnie is currently under contract with chapus Entertainment.

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Osman Yusif Koroma better known by his stage name "OYK D 25 Star General" is a songwriter, singer and performer who did his first hit single titled "School Boy" with Salone Escobar in the year 2008 when he was attending the Sierra Leone Muslim Congress Secondary school in Freetown. Ever since then, O.Y.K has done tremendous effort in fighting the deadly Ebola virus that erupted our country in the year 2014.   He later participated in the sweet music riddem where he featured one of Makeni sweet voice creator "Solution".     OYK has videos on YouTube, songs on social media and mainstream.    Amongst the songs are: 100% percent where he features Singer Kel brown and the trending music producer of the moment Heziko. Hold me hand x True Melody Norto pa play ft Solution Serve your self ft Singer Kel Thanks to God ft Singer Kel and his trending Song Young man fit Money ft Singer Kel a song which portray the importance/advantage of Young people ...

The Pekin dem Granny Augu B's Biography  *Career :* Singer  *Born:* 2010  *P. O. B* : Mile 91 * *Residence:* Makeni  *Best known as:* Di Pikin Dem Granny  *Pre - primary:* S. D. A. Makeni  *Primary:* M. C. A. Makeni.  *Class:* Four (2017-2018) Augu B is the performing name of one of Sierra Leone's youngest and finest female singers Bakariatu Augusta Kabia who entered music studios at the age of four (4) and did "Feba prayday" which is a birthday song followed by "Me Yoni" a song dedicated to the land of her birth. Augu's mother, Emma Sesay, is a trained and qualified teacher. Her father Abubakar Mohamed Kabia aka Humble Star Light is a teacher, radio journalist, songwriter and movie director. Thanks to his influence, Augu B heard and loved music at early age. After recording two songs at the Cool D recording studio, Augu did her second song (Me Yoni) video with the Clean Lens Pictures at her six years of age. She rele...