BecomingBosedeh: Making ; “Wakabut” And Style and Career.

Making ‘Wakabut’ A Life Style And A Career

It is definitely clear that it is when children are young, parents and society can be able to figure out their talents, potentials, skills, strength and weaknesses. Knowing oneself can be easier if the child has parents that are already aware of their potentials. This is one area that the West can do so much better than us in Africa. From a very young age, they help the child discover their potential and give them all the support to maximise it. This makes it so much easier when the child turns into an adult. He will just need to grow in the foundation that is already laid for him.

As a child, this was a problem I encountered. Because no one helped me to discover my talents from a tender age, I was growing and looking empty. Some people thought I had no talents or skills. It was not like I didn’t have any talent, but my talents differed from many other people. It was certain I didn’t know how to do any sport, draw, swim or do most of the things my age mates could do. What I knew how to do than many of my friends was to walk around, exploring and discovering unknown places. And I absolutely loved it so much.

Realizing that ‘wakabut’ was what I love doing, I did not know whether it was a talent. My love for the outdoors increased and walkabouts became like a therapy to me. Whenever I felt left out, because I can’t join my friends to play football, just walking lustfully and discovering unknown places brought so much relief to me. Walking long distances or losing and finding my way was one of my greatest motivations and it brought me so much peace and happiness. I did not need to have an instructor to tell me what to do or someone to guide me. I was just a man on my own on the road and that boosted my confidence and self-esteem so much. At most I had something that I was a master at.

During my teenage, I got more freedom from my parents and retreat. Camps and weekend became my hobbies. I had been to 6 districts out of the 12 in my country. Whenever I’m on those retreats during break time, I will just leave everyone in the camp and venture out on streets unknown. I will go as far as I can and I still find my paths back. I love going for hiking, picking waterfalls and absolutely everything that concern about the outdoor. Before leaving high school, all my friends knew I love adventures and travelling was not an ordeal for me.

I became so concerned about the history and monument around my country that I studied for a Bachelor’s degree in the University of Sierra Leone in History and Politics. It just brought me fulfilment whenever I visit a monument or a place I have read about. I visited almost every monument in my country and learnt its history to the detail. When I started studying African history, I grew so much in love with my continent that I wanted to visit every country in it. It was now in my life I knew that if I wanted to keep going for adventures and discovering all the places I have read about, it was prime time I made ‘wakabut’ – travelling – a business. And at this point I absolutely believe that there is not a feeling of fulfilment in anything other than to make your hubby your career; you can be at work and still think you are on holiday.

Written in The Gambia

Ernest farmer: The boy that refused to be just a student.

I don’t want to come to the university and just study, I want to create an impact in society. People are suffering and I know the government can’t do everything. As a patriotic Sierra Leonean, I wanted to contribute to societal good. I don’t have the money but I have the much needed leadership to create a difference”

These are the words of the passionate and goal-oriented 23- year -old Ernest Claude farma. Even though studying in Sierra Leone is difficult and it’s more difficult as a medical student. Farma have done excellent in his academic as a student and has also created an impact through his charity organization.

Ernest frama was born in Bonthe District and went to school in Freetown. Like many children in any African society, he has experiences and witnesses suffering, poverty and disease. It’s was from this early age his passion to serve humanity started to grow which has been nurtured and matured in the university of Sierra Leone, faculty of nursing.

” My push to be a nurse comes for my innate desire to serve humanity, with compassion and care, especially in times of need”

Many people were surprised when farma decided to study nursing. They thought he should study something bigger than it. Farma received from “Schooling 4 life Career pathway training and studying Medicine was the best pick for him. He said ‘
“I wanted to be an everyday superhero. I want to be there for the sick, needy and the poor. Nursing is an honorable career like any other and it’s gives me the unique opportunity that I was seeking.

Since 2017, when farma took the audacious step to study nursing. He made tremendous contributions to our society. He is the founder of the Sierra Leone Health Charity Organisation. His Organisation is made up of 10 executive members.

Last year, farma conduct a cleaning exercise at a Connought hospital, the Biggest Government hospital in Freetown, Sierra Leone. He had volunteers from different charity organizations, friends, classmates and staff of the hospital. His team of 30 volunteers did an incredible job by cleaning and raising awareness about the importance of sanitation. This was a very significant move by him. Sanitation has caused a lot of health hazards in our society. This is why the President of Sierra Leone made it a priority in is agenda and reinstate the last Saturday of each month national cleaning exercise.

There are about 450 million people that are suffering from mental disease in African. Much priority has not been given to mental health but it is as significant as physical health. People are suffering from mental disease silently at their homes, offices, in the market, hospital, prison and many other places. Farma knowing the importance of mental health and wanting to raise awareness about it make it a cause.

On the 30th of May 2019, Ernest Farma’s Sierra Leone charity Health Organisation visited the Sierra Leone Female Correction Center formerly Sierra Leone Prison in Freetown. together with his members of his charity organisation they spent time with the inmates talking to them about mental health. It’s was a time of great joy and despair. Most of the women have been victims of mental health but have been silent and have refused to talk about their condition even with fellow inmates. They were encouraged by Sierra Leone Charity Health organization to speak up and end the silence. With the help of Rokel Commercial Bank, they donated sanitary pads to the female inmate at the correctional centre.

“Everyone should be concern about mental health. Mental health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Finding someone to talk to about your condition help a lot “

He has also been involving in radio talk shows in spreading the message of mental health. His organization is also collaborating with other charities in helping to raise funds for sick children in Sierra Leone.

Ernest cluad frama refused to be just a student but a changed Maker and influencer.

Sierra Leone: The guy that refused to find a job after graduation.

University graduation is a turning point in a person’s life. Graduates look forward to another phase in life especially those that are graduating for the first time. It’s a transition period for several from University to the Universe.

Behind the excitement, the flamboyant ceremony and parties, the biggest aspiration for fresh graduates is to find a job. Which has turned out to be the biggest frustration and disappointment in many countries in African. Job-hunting becomes the job for most Fresh graduates which can sometimes last for a year or less depending on the degree the person is having.

There is a guy that graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the faculty of Engineering with honors in mechanical engineering from the University of Sierra Leone and refused to find a job. But rather take on Christian kingdom service in a village for 8 month.

God, if only you can do it for me, I will be willing to give 8 months of my life to your service fully.

Many people might count it has the foolishness to spend 1 month in a village just for God’s service not to talk of 8 months. Many are of the belief that one can serve God while finding a job in the city. As many people that have done kingdom service before him, his family was skeptical about his decision. Some of his friends understood but others ridiculed him. But for the Young Sirh Fillie, he was ready to sacrifice because he has a commitment to God. He said,

I know very well that these 8 months I am giving to God service it will bring a lot of changes in my life. I am happy to service fully without pressure, give back to humanity. It’s will surely give me time to rest after all these years of schooling. I might never have such a time like this again in my life that I will enjoy absolute freedom in life and doing the work of the Lord”.

2011 was a turning point in the Life of Mr. Crispin Sirh Fillie. It’s was the time he had a real encounter with Christ and started a true commitment to God. It’s come about when he was invited by his friend Joel Tuboku- Metzger to attend the Bible Study Union Annual Conference. His true intending was not to meet Christ but not rather meet girls and use his university status to lure them. God works in a mysterious work. That was where the Young Sir met Christ and made his kingdom service commitment.

Most Christians are not willing to do kingdom service or even considering it. They think about many other things they have to do and the new responsibilities that have rested on their shoulders. After 6 years of studying at the University of Sierra Leone, he was more than willing to go for a kingdom service with Edunation at kionadugu District, kabala town, Benikoro village.

While staying in Benikoro, it’s helped him to build a more intimate relationship with Christ and reflect on the true meaning of life. A time he said will have an everlasting impact on his life.

Sir taught at the edunation Secondary school. He was teaching Mathematics and other science subjects. He also tries very hard to have a lunchtime Christian fellowship in the school. It was largely futile due to the unwillingness of the kids and the short time for the lunch break.

He also engaged in personal evangelism throughout the village of Benikoro. He made sure he evangelized to every soul in the village. Ironically not even a handful of people in the village accepted Christ openly while he was there. In his heart, he believes it’s was a sowing period and never fails to continue to evangelize to the people till he left

The village of Benikoro where he was sent as a missionary was a predominantly Muslim community in Sierra Leone. It’s is a village of about 150 people who were fanatic Muslims.

Perceiving his effort was not raping as many fruits as he wished. He started a youth fellowship and a football club. Many of the youths join the football club and enjoyed it. Out of the lot, it was only one that was in the youthful Fellowship.

This says a bit frustrating for him but he knows clearly that the work was the Lord and he is doing his own part. He said it’s was one of the thoughts that kept him thought his stay there.

He is very grateful that he acted as an Assistant Pastor in the church of a neighboring village where he was s able to preach the Good news. He still counts it’s as a privilege for him to be in the village and do the kingdom service.

Christmas in Sierra Leone.

Christmas is one of the most important Holidays in Christiandom, and one of the biggest festivals around the world. Here are the top 10 tradition we practice during Christmas in Sierra Leone.

1: Every Child is expecting gifts from family or acquaintances. Basically all adult are expected to give gifts to children as the wise men gave gifts to Baby Jesus.

2: Almost everyone will be wearing or will want to wear new clothes. For many families it is the only time they buy or sew new clothes for their children. During this period there’s lot of money in circulation.

3: Family will make lot of exotic dishes and send to their extended relatives. This might be the only time they will do such, thus strengthening. family ties.

4: Family will visit their extended relatives: All of the children of my grand mum used to visit us on Christmas; recalling Mary’s great visitation and the new family of Mary and Joseph: Family renewal. Some family will even settle family matters.

5: Christians will give gifts to their Muslim friends. My mum always had to cook a lot of food varieties and share with her Muslim friends. As expected due to religious tolerance in our country, they are always excited to eat it. This is done in a bid to express the love of Christ beyond borders.

6: Christians will attend church service in the morning of Christmas. Most churches will have at least a short Christmas service. Majority of the people will wear new suits and African attire. Lot of carols will be sang and some churches will have a christmas drama.

7: Some people will watch or dance masquerades (dressed as Judas) in the afternoon. Christmas period is the most happy and festive month in Sierra Leone. Everyone wants to celebrate it in Sierra Leone in their own way.

8: Some family or individuals will go to the beach and have a somewhat feast gathering or picnic. Youths will also go to the beach for swimimg or beach walk with friends.

9: Many organization and individuals will do charity.

( Humaity recieved it’s greatest gift on Christmas)

I love the concept of the emphasis on family bond and love durig Christmas in Sierra Leone. Family has played and will continue to play a huge role in the Christendom. Most of us had our first encounter with Christ and the meaning of agape love through our family.

It disheartens me that people will use such an important religious period to do lot of immoral things. The masquerades, carnivals and the party are not only immoral and not called for during such a celebration but the waste of many is also a concern. People will be Rich men in December but poor men in January.

Do you celebrate christmas the same from where you are from? I will like to hear your own traditions. Feel free to share.

Finding Bosedeh : Lost and found Prayer.

Lost in the midst of finding oneself.

Lost in thousands dreams and aspirations.

Lost with plans and counter plans.

Lost so thou can be found.

May I find thee

More than I find myself.

May I get lost in thy ways.

May thee locate me more than

I locate thee.

Let my dreams be a reflection of thy plans.

Let me be lost in thee.

Let my career be my destiny.

And my joy thy purpose.

Till I find myself

Or till I find thee.

Let thy word be my guide.

Lost so I can be found.

Finding Bosedeh: I want to write about love but found nothing to write about.

I want to write about love but I found nothing to write about.

I think about a girl we shared 4 years of friendship and nearly dated. The stories we share, her advice that lifted me, her concern about me and my dreams. Her smile and her sense of humour made me feel special. But I don’t have anything to write about love.

I think about my mum who has sacrificed everything to see me educated, happy and healthy. The time she makes me laugh and cry. . But I still don’t have anything to write about.

I think about my best friend who over the years we have shared a lot of happy and sad moment. We have inspired, built and encouraged one another. Seeing our dreams turn into reality has been wonderful. But I still found nothing to write about love.

I think about God. He has loved me unconditionally, forgive my sins and promise me a brighter future. And I still don’t have anything to write about love.

I think about my favourite aunt, she had loved me as her own child and support me in all my endeavours. She always wants the best for me. But I still don’t have anything to write about love.

I think about my wonderful krio clients. We have never had a lesson that we have not to laugh. Sometimes we spend all the time laughing and talking. But I still don’t have anything to write about love.

I think about my uncles that have always been there to listen to my stories and worries. Even though I tell them new dreams, plans and goals every time. They never get tired of hearing from me. But I still didn’t have anything to write about love.

So, I think about my class 4 teacher and how she so believes in me. She gave me confidence and tell my mum I was brilliant in school which was a big lie. But I have nothing to write about love.

I know I need to write something about love. I started thinking about my grandpa. Who was the most loving and caring human being on earth. He spends his money and time to see me through school but left us at an early age of 86 years. But I still don’t have anything to write about love.

I think about my Youth fellowship. Which has been at the centre of my youthful activities for the past 7 years. The life and achievement of Past and present members that have inspired me. Yet, I don’t have anything to write about love.

I think about the busy petty traders in my street. They always smile to me whenever they see me. Whether it’s sunny or raining. We share jokes and talk about politics. But I found nothing to write about love.

I think about my friends and mentors that are in overseas whom I love to write whenever I see them online. I love fighting with them and tell them about my life. Nothing is there to write about love.

Ok, at last, I think about our dogs that are lovely and friendly. They are cool and love to play hard with me in the evening. But I still can’t write anything about love.

Thinking and thinking, I think about writing nothing. How I never know how to read and write till I was 13- years old. Yet, I don’t have anything to write about love.

I think about nothing and how it feels good to think about nothing. The joy and Alafia it’s brings to one soul. But still, I don’t anything to write about love.

So I think about……Gratitude

Osman Hull: A Contestant for Mr. Sierra Leone.

Osman Hull is a 6ft-Tall-Model who is contesting to be the next Mister Sierra Leone. A Competition that will be organized by IAMSL Pageantry Agency.

Osman journey in the world of fashion and pageantry has taken various turns in the eastern part of Sierra Leone.

He has made several appearances in the different movie such as

1: Beautiful Dancer
2:Who owns the Campus
3: New( God)
4: The Redeemer
5: Orkrifi(Devil)

He got this motivation to enter in the movies industry from his in mother 2008.

” Osman, I think can be a good actor”

These words were not only motivation but consent to enter not only in the Movies industry but the entertained industry as a Whole.

Osman Hull will be Representing Karena District in the fouth coming Mister Sierra Leone competition 2019. His is a pure example of someone who started small to reach to the top. His passion for Children and youth Advocacy and Performing Art has made him one of the fastest rising star in the EastEnd of Freetown, Sierra Leone.

He started to give back to society and a very early age when he was in junior secondary school. He believes if he is given the opportunity to be next to Mr Sierra Leone he will continue to give more to society.

He started his advocacy with the Children Forum Network and the Voice Of The Children at Culture Radio.
This 24-years-old model says,

” When I become Mr. Sierra Leone, I will continue to raise awareness on an issue affecting children and youth. I will also create a platform where we will encourage youth that wants to be models.

Sierra Leone and Liberia Fun fact.

1: Liberia has far more flags than Sierra Leone.

Liberia has 16 legally recognised flags. Each representing the 15 counties in Liberia and the one is the National flag. Sierra Leone only has one official flag, which is the green white and blue

2: Liberia has far more Christians than Sierra Leone.

Even though Sierra Leone was the centre of Christianity in the 19 century. Nowadays it as lesser Christians than many Anglophone West Africa country. Liberia has 85.5 % Christian population, which is among the highest in West Africa while Sierra Leone has less than 15 % Christians.

3: Liberian streets are far more Cleaner than Sierra Leone Streets.

Although the Liberian street is not very clean, it is much more cleaner than Sierra Leone Streets. The Streets of Monrovia are far cleaner than Freetown streets.

4: Lesser or no street dogs in Liberia, Monrovia.

It’s very difficult for one to find a street dog in Liberia capital, Monrovia. Sierra Leone has a lot of street dogs. What happened to all the dogs in Liberia?

5: Liberia government officials are paid far much higher than their counterpart in Sierra Leoneans.

The salary of Liberians government official is higher than many west Africa countries. Last year’s Sierra Leone parliamentarians wanted tan increment on their salaries but the public went hot on then.

Sierra Leone: Life after Housemate Salone for Dilys George.

Dilys Kelvina George has been looking absolutely stunning in all the red carpet events she has attended. Her sense of style, fashion and class seem to be increasing.

To shows her fans how grateful she was for their support throughout the housemate Salone show. She hosted a thank-you party that was attended by her fans and other housemates.

With the rising rate of rape and domestic violence that is happened in Sierra Leone, everyone needs to play a part and Dilys has been playing hers since she was in the house. She was featured in a documentary about rape, where she took the role of a lawyer. This is one of the several documentaries she has done relating to rape and sexual violence.

Members of the public have been amazed at her adorable pictures. She has remained to be the star that she is. She might the most popular female housemate star. People always have something to talk about her. She was a recipient of the Africa Achievers Awards.

Sierra Leone: Enid Jones-Boston’s life after housemate Salone.

Is Enid Jones-Boston the most beautiful lady in Sierra Leone?

Official the lady representing her country for Miss World international is considered the most beautiful woman of her country. Enid jones -Boston, 23-Year-old, is contesting for this year’s Miss Sierra Leone – Miss World. Since Housemate Salone, she has diverted all her energy toward this competition.

She was the brain behind the formation of the Shukubly team which consisted of fabulous 10 housemate stars. The Shukubly team has over 59k members on its Facebook group. Apart from being a group that is aimed at helping each other. They are also involved with charity work. During Ramadan, they visited mosques and did donations.

She had always whetted the appetite of her ever- loving-fans with are classic outfits and her adorable looks. She seemed to take her modelling career to another level. She has modelled for a few clothing brands.

Miss Enid is a fashion trendsetter and a simple but gorgeous lady. She has made a trend in fashion in sierra Leone by embracing her natural. Many girls are now following her footstep. We will not be surprised if she becomes the most beautiful Lady in Sierra Leone.