The African Dream is a Sierra Leonean news and entertainment platform. We cover stories about African history, culture, politics, change-makers and many more.
Former beauty queen, media, communication, branding professional and TV presenter, Stella Bangura, has recently announced a major collaboration with local TV broadcasters in Sierra Leone a few months after making headlines in major newspapers in Sierra Leone for her comeback with the third season of her popular talk show, “On The Spot With Stella.”
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New Film Series ‘Bormeh’ by KID-AFAN FILMS and Sierrafixx Sheds Light on Harsh Realities in Sierra Leone
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Ardop Fest is one of the biggest shows in Sierra Leone. What started so funky and casual has been a source of entertainment to many young people and a vital solution to the problems of the needy and the less privileged.
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23-year-old Black tech founder born and raised in Sierra Leone, West Africa is set to become the face of Artificial Intelligence (A.I) with Makqo, a first of its kind personal assistant app.
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Leading the charge in the realm of integrated payments and digital commerce across Africa, Interswitch has achieved a remarkable feat by successfully hosting its first-ever Sierra Leone Fintech Forum.
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The African Dream has put together the top ten most watched Sierra Leonean music videos on YouTube featuring Kao Denero and others.
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TikTok has been a hub for creativity for many TikTokers in Sierra Leone. Ranging from skits, miming, comedy, and dance moves, it has unlocked the potential of many young people in the country, thus opening a source of livelihood for them. With that in mind, here is a list of our top ten most followed TikTokers in Sierra Leone.
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One of Sierra Leone’s most promising young talented singers, Incredible JJ who came to the spotlight for his trending freestyle song ‘Freetown I’m Coming’ has disclosed in an exclusive interview with SwitSalone a preview of his upcoming projects.
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A delegation that comprises the Commonwealth, the African Union (AU), and the Economic Community for West African States (ECOWAS), have arrived in Sierra Leone to facilitate a dialogue between the ruling SLPP and the main opposition All People’s Congress (APC), amid elections controversies.
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On Thursday, the 24th batch of the Chinese medical team in Sierra Leone provided medical treatment to several school-going children in Jui, a town in Sierra Leone’s Western Area.
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Liberians are going to the polls on Tuesday to decide who’s going to be the country’s President. There are 19 people running for president looking to succeed President George Weah, who is running for reelection.
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The Democratic Republic of Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi has submitted his candidacy for a second term in office in the forthcoming Presidential elections.
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Sylvia Bongo Ondimba Valentin, the wife of Gabon’s ousted president Ali Bongo Ondimba has been charged with “money laundering” and
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David Balogun is a 9-year-old African-American child genius from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, who was recently admitted into university at the age
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At the Mrs Earth Malaysia 2023 Grand Finale event, Ishmael Brima Koroma, the CEO and founder of Neeks Fashion, received a certificate of appreciation on behalf of his brand for their sponsorship and participation.
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Anthony Simbo, stage name Tony AS, is a Sierra Leonean British rapper and lyricist, known for his unique blend of the Krio and English languages to create a fascinating hip-hop sound.
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Russia’s increasing engagement with Africa presents a chance for the continent to diversify its partnerships and reduce its dependency on traditional allies. African countries can tap into Russian expertise in various sectors, such as energy, infrastructure development, and defense. This collaboration can drive economic growth and contribute to the overall development of the continent.
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In a remarkable display of academic prowess, Chioma Opara, a 16-year-old prodigy from Nigeria, has captured global attention by achieving extraordinary scores in her final high school examinations.
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The World Bank has revealed on Tuesday that it would cease lending money to the Ugandan government after concluding that the country’s legislation against same-sex marriage goes against the bank’s values.
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Following the ultimatum given to the military junta in Niger, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, has imposed another sanction over the coup in the Republic.
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