This church was built by the Maroons who arrived in the colony in 1800 as black returnees from Jamaica who were reputed to be accomplished stone masons. It is thought they converted to Christianity through the influence of the Nova Scotians who were already in the Colony. The church erected in 1822, was seen as a determination of the converts to hold on to their new found faith. A small group, the church was nonetheless at the centre for religious and social activities for the people of Maroon Town – which was around the area from Walpole Street to Kingtom. The Maroon Church is among the oldest churches in Sierra Leone. It stands between current day Liverpool Street and Percival Street.
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From Balcony Plants to a Citywide Movement: The Story of Plantmama
Alitta Ansu Katta is the founder and nurturer behind Plantmama here in Freetown. Like many people living in Freetown’s fast-paced environment, she was searching for a way to ground herself. She found it in soil, leaves, and daily moments of care. In this exclusive Q&A, she shares her journey from finding solace in soil and […]
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From November 25–30, 2025, Sierra Leone will once again host the One Nation Reggae Festival—a vibrant celebration of cultural pride, creative talent, and the country’s growing tourism appeal. More than a music showcase, the festival has become a platform for unity, expression, and national identity, connecting Sierra Leone’s heritage with the wider Caribbean world. A […]
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Tiwai Island added to UNESCO’s World Heritage list
Activist Tommy Garnett’s decades of work paid off when Sierra Leone’s Tiwai Island – a lush forest home to one of the world’s highest concentrations of primates – landed a spot on Sunday on the UN cultural agency’s World Heritage list. The 66-year-old and the conservation group he founded are the reason Tiwai, which was […]
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