Embracing Sierra Leone’s Rich Heritage: A Journey from Past to Promising Future
If yu wan bi pat pan Salone in prɔmis fiuja, yu fɔ no bɔt wi past. Lan bɔt wi past tru bɔku bɔku buk dɛn we de, ɛn we yu rɛdi, go na di landmak ɛn ɛritij sayt dɛn we stil de pan istri we nɔ tu te yet. Visit di ruins na Old Fourah […]
HOW WE CAME TO BE THE FREEST ON EARTH : SERIES 6
READ BELOW TO DIG DEEPER INTO THE DATES THAT DEFINE OUR FREEDOM 1951: In 1951 a new constitution was declared for Sierra Leone by the governor, George Beresford-Stooke, and it was a major step toward self-governance. 1961: The independence movement in Sierra Leone began a decade earlier in the 1950s, when nationalist leaders such as […]
Journey Through Sierra Leone’s Historic Treasures: Exploring the Legacy of a Nation’s Struggle and Triumph
Take a journey into our past. It is full of important people, culture defining events, and the seeds of the freedom we enjoy today. The historical sites and heritage landmarks you will find in Sierra Leone today are reminders of how far we’ve come as a people, and how hard we’ve fought for the achievements […]
HOW WE CAME TO BE THE FREEST ON EARTH : SERIES 5
READ BELOW TO DIG DEEPER INTO THE DATES THAT DEFINE OUR FREEDOM 1914-1918: During World War 1, many Sierra Leoneans saw service alongside British and imperial forces in the Togoland, Cameroons and Mesopotamia campaigns, both as fighting soldiers and in transport and labouring roles 1924: The 1924 constitution extended the jurisdiction of the Legislative Council […]
