Old Fourah Bay College is probably Freetown’s most famous institution , it is the oldest university in West Africa. In it’s former splendor, Sierra Leone became known as the “Athens of West Africa” as scholars from all over Africa would travel to Sierra Leone to further their education. Samuel Adjai Crowther, the college’s first student, later becomes the first home-grown Bishop of West Africa.
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In commemoration of our Independence Anniversary on 27th and 28th April, we were delighted to welcome over 350 excited expedition passengers aboard two luxury cruise liners, SH Diana and Silver Wind, in Freetown. These magnificent vessels docked at Elizabeth Quay and off the Aberdeen Coast, respectively, earning Sierra Leone a prominent place on the global […]
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Tour de Lunsar: A Conversation with its founder – Abdul Karim Kamara aka Stylish
In the heart of Sierra Leone’s growing cycling scene stands Abdul Karim Kamara, better known as Stylish—a visionary, a competitor, and the driving force behind Tour de Lunsar, the country’s premier cycling event. From humble beginnings as a bicycle mechanic in Freetown to founding a race that now attracts both local and international cyclists, Stylish’s […]
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In this exclusive Q&A, Ty Kanu shares his journey, the inspiration behind Africa Waka Waka, and how the resort is shaping Sierra Leone’s tourism landscape while making a lasting impact on the local community. About Ty Kanu Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your journey as a Sierra Leonean in the diaspora? […]
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