Buzz
Sierra Leone on Showcase: Jollof and Stew, Books, and Entrepreneurship
Sierra Leonean TV host and digital entrepreneur Vickie Remoe will showcase creatives and entrepreneurs in the DMV. The upcoming Make Sierra Leone Famous event will include culture and history exhibits, a tasting of Sierra Leonean food, and a fireside chat with startup founders and writers.
The showcase gets its name from the hashtag #MakeSierraLeoneFamous which began in 2018 as a crowdfunding campaign. Four years later, #MakeSierraLeoneFamous is a podcast and a community of content producers, creatives, and entrepreneurs. Storytellers in Sierra Leone and in the diaspora use the hashtag to amplify excellence.
“This showcase celebrates Sierra Leonean-Americans who champion Sierra Leone,” said Vickie Remoe.
Creatives participating in the showcase include the author and chef Mai Burnette, founder of Mai’s Kitchen. She will prepare a tasting of jollof and stew, Salone salad, and pepper chicken using recipes from her new cookbook.
“I’m thrilled to be able to join other Sierra Leoneans as we celebrate each other and our culture. Growing up in the diaspora food was how we stayed connected to home. I’m cooking my special Salone jollof recipe for the showcase and yes, it will come with stew,” said Sierra Leonean-American Chef Mai Burnette, of Mai’s Kitchen based in Silver Spring.
Akindele Decker and Adrian Q Labor will present a mini-exhibit from the “Sierra Leoneans Who Shaped Our History” book series. Patrick Beckley, creative director of the ethically sourced fashion brand Finor X will share garments made by Sierra Leonean artisans using indigenous textiles. Aminata Jalloh will read from her book Biggest Little Brother which tells the story of a Sierra Leonean-American family.
Entrepreneurs include Fatima Sesay, Founder, Inside The Diaspora, a PR and Entertainment startup giving Sierra Leonean artists access and publicity. Dr. Fouad Sheriff, Founder, Cotton Tree Medical Group will share his journey building multiple businesses in Freetown including a pharmacy and now a hospital. Tamba Lamin, Founder, TpISENT another US-based entrepreneur will share his ventures in IT, and most recently prefab housing in Sierra Leone. Also, joining the showcase for a fireside chat about his philanthropic efforts to make technology and innovation available to youth in Sierra Leone is Grovara CEO, Abu Kamara. Kamara’s Grovara is America’s leading marketplace for wellness and organic brands.
Remoe says that Kamara and others she selected to participate in this showcase embody the African adage if you want to go far go together.
“They’re all invested in Sierra Leone. Through their businesses, they’ve created opportunities for others and they show up for the community,” said Remoe.
The three-hour Make Sierra Leone Famous showcase will take place on the third Saturday of March in Silver Spring, Maryland. Tickets are available online.
Buzz
Akwaboah Jnr Set to tie the knot
Ghanaian music sensation, Gladstorm Kwabena Akwaboah Jnr, professionally known as Akwaboah Jnr has set the hearts of his fans aflutter with the announcement of his impending nuptials. (more…)
Buzz
Don’t marry someone you’ve not dated for more than 7 years – Tic
Buzz
Police Arrest One In connection With The shooting of a soldier at Millennium City
The Ghana Police Service has arrested a man in connection with a shooting incident which occurred at Millennium City, Kasoa, in the central region, leading to the death of a soldier. (more…)
Buzz
Soldier Killed Amidst Land Dispute at Millennium City Near Kasoa”
Buzz
I’m Drake’s biggest hater– Kendrick Lamar
In his latest diss track titled “Euphoria,” Kendrick Lamar once again aimed shots at Drake, branding himself as the rapper’s “biggest hater.” (more…)
- Buzz1 week ago
I underestimated the extent of my influence – Serwaa Amihere apologizes
- Buzz1 week ago
Why single mothers struggle to find partners – Joselyn Dumas
- World News1 week ago
Kanye West reportedly planning to launch porn studio
- People & Lifestyle1 week ago
Why Ghanaians question the authenticity of King Promise’s alleged wedding
- Buzz7 days ago
Some Wealthy Ghanaians Lack Philanthropic Spirit – Michael Blackson asserts
- Buzz7 days ago
Dress decently to the gym; some men want to make it to heaven – Williams Uchemba tells ladies
- Buzz5 days ago
Funeral arrangements announced for late Nollywood actor Junior Pope
- People & Lifestyle2 days ago
Techiman-to-Accra: Seidu Rafiwu’s Record-Breaking 380km Walkathon
- Buzz1 week ago
I produced most of the biggest hit songs in Ghana last year – Beatz Vampire claims the crown ahead of TGMA 2024
- People & Lifestyle1 week ago
Delta to serve Ghana with new Airbus A330-900neo
- Buzz1 week ago
I’m going to have eleven children; my late son will return – Yul Edochie
- Buzz6 days ago
Jeremone Otchere shares story of how he met his wife to mark their 10th anniversary