Young Salone Pioneers

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Ruby B. Johnson (Young Salone Philanthropist)

Ruby is a twenty-year-old student at Virginia Tech, studying Mining and Minerals Engineering, with a minor in Women's and Gender Studies. She is a member of several organizations such as African Immigrant and Refugee Foundation, National Society of Black Engineers, and Society of Women Engineers; she has held leadership positions in many of her school and external organizations. She is also a member of Sierra Leone's first theater company in the United States, Sierra Theatre Production, and her debut play was "Let Me Die Alone: The Life and Times of Madam Yoko." In her spare time, she enjoys writing stories and poems, and belly dances at several events.

Ruby is an active feminist and humanitarian who enjoys serving her community and doing activism in many ways as she can. As a result of that, she started her own non-profit organization called When You Believe Foundation in November 2010. The mission of When You Believe Foundation is to do outreach, raise awareness, provide assistance, enhance the lifestyle, promote self-sufficiency, and empower girls and women in all communities. The motto of this organization is "When you believe: change, equality, and advancement are accomplished." Over the past months, the organization has hosted food and clothes drive, which were donated to women's shelters and centers in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia areas. On June 25th, 2011, When You Believe Foundation hosted an event called "Healthy Lifestyle For Her;" this event addressed several health topics that contribute to the welfare of girls and women in our community such as heart disease, HIV/AIDS, self-esteem, sexual health, etc. As time goes on, Ruby plans to have many more events for the general public that will enhance the lifestyle, support, and empower girls and women in all communities, with the help of When You Believe Foundation. Ms. Ruby you are a YOUNG SALONE PIONEER! Job well done and Continue to help promote humanity in the community.

To know more about Ruby, visit her website: www.rujizzle.webs.com.

To know more about When You Believe Foundation, visitwww.whenyoubelievefoundation.webs.com.

Saturday, June 25, 2011

Beauty of the week { Henrietta Johnston.}

She is not only beautiful,but she is very intelligent and outstanding. She deserves to be the beauty of the year and more years after that. She models for Aschobi Designs..One of the most popular 'house of designs'in Africa owned by a Sierra leonean...We will be talking about them very soon.

Monday, June 20, 2011

Akindele T M Decker [one of mama Salone's best Poet]

His first breakthrough in Poetry was at the age of 15, with his first published Poem titled “What If” in 1998 by the International Library of Poetry. You can find is poems in a book called “A Celebration of Poets”. In 2004, Akindele recieved an Editor’s Choice Award for outstanding achievement in Poetry, presented by the International Library of Poetry. In December of 2005, he had the pleasure of conducting 4 Poetry Workshops at Selsdon High School, Croydon, England.

Over the past 10 years, his poems have numbered over a hundred, each poem a reflection of his thoughts, experiences, and daily ups and downs. Only a few have walked into Akindele's heart and read his thoughts, as Poetry has always been a sacred pastime for him. Akindele writes about various themes including love, human values, society, history, and nature. He recently started presenting some of his poems publicly and working towards taking the next steps with his writing soon. Akindele is a Young Salone Pioneer and we applaud you for your contributing work in literature and inspiring the younger generation through Arts

Below is another best from Akindele's house of poetry...
"What of Our Mothers"

From the bliss of evening primrose bloom
In essence of flowers that grows by nature’s tune
From an airy sphere that brings clear and fairy tales at noon
Whether she stands to gain or lose
What of our Mothers

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From an ancient order sacred dues
Damsel immersed in a familiar perfume
“For her hand, for her hand” Our Father rehearsed in a sacred costume
Whether she knew she was always His half in His Holy Tribune
What of our Mothers

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From afar there’s a starry night for you
Where even the moon bows down to see Earth’s commune
Where she sits like a Queen with a golden hue
Whether she’s praised by many or scorned by few
What of our Mothers

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This performance is for you
Let the angels above sing and rejoice for you
For your bosom is the gateway from a Heavenly past
Where before we were we, you were you
Where to us it’s unknown yet to you it’s the truth
Messenger of life
It is through you where it passes it’s due
In essence of life that grows by nature’s tune
What of our Mothers

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Should your painful experience in your labor set free
We these temples of souls that your bosom let free
For to you we were born with our hearts empty
Yet it is you who replenish our hearts with every
Moment inspired with your nurturing embrace
What of our Mothers

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In the beginning if we had known you were any
More beautiful than evening primrose bloom
Eyes preordained to be the stairs towards our ascend into truth
Where Our Father resides, you’ve been there haven’t you?
For if we were birthed from out of our Mothers
What of Our Mothers?

© Akindele T.M. Decker
This young man is indeed a 'young salone pioneer'. We are proud of you Akindele.

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Ezekiel Kalvin Duramany-Lakkoh

Many in diaspora might not know him..but most people with some college education back home knows him very well. He attended Albert Academy & produced one of the best A level result ever in salone. He has served as President of the S/L students Union, President of the IPAM Students Union, President of the S/L Scouts Assoc-making him the youngest to eva hold da mantle, he is the overseer of da United Kingdom Institute of Commercial Management in West Africa, Senior lecturer at IPAM, Executive, Director of the IRPM Consulting Firm in Freetown. He holds a Bachelor degree in Accounting from IPAM & a Masters in Philosophy from FBC. He is a role model for other youths in S/L & beyond.. CONTINUE TO PERSEVERE MR.EZEKIEL AND THANK YOU FOR BEING A ROLE MODEL TO THE YOUNGER GENERATION....YOU ARE INDEED AN UP and COMING YOUNG SALONE PIONEER.

Zainab Sheriff [Turkey's High fashion/Runway Model]

Zainab O Sheriff.....A pioneer that strikes like lightning when it comes to the runway. She is never afraid to showcase her talent of the catwalk in public,whether it's in the presence of friends or strangers..The fear of not being accepted in a foreign country as Turkey has never held her back from achieving her dreams. Her main motto was 'determination'and she has proved to many of us that,all it takes is believing in yourself .
Before she moved to turkey to pursue her dreams,she was the pageant queen in mama Salone.She won many pageants and has never lost any.
So far in her career,she has done runway shows for adidas,marks and spencer,christian louboutin and so many others....she has been featured in the Elle magazine and Marie Claire ..This lady is indeed a young salone pioneer

Zainab walking in the Marks and Spencer fashion show

she was born to Be on the Runway!!!

we are so proud of you Zainab Sheriff.....You have proved to be a young salone pioneer that is putting mama Salone on the map..

Question of the day? Open Discussion LEAVE COMMENTS

What is favorite game played as a child? Ex : soccer, six cup, Balance ball, fresh leg, akara.....

Friday, June 17, 2011

Marian Kekurah. {nollywood actress}

Marian a proud Sierra Leonean, from Bo Town and very proud of her background. She had always dreamt of becoming an actress when growing up.. even though others told her to give up her dreams ,she never stopped. The discouragement from people made her more hungry to pursue her acting career.Success was her only option.
Marian lives and studied drama in the United Kingdom...At the age of 19,she started putting her talent into work and gave us two movies. "One Last Wish" and "Do I Deserve This". They were successful Productions that gave her a breakthrough for her critically acclaimed roles she played in these movies,she attracted Directors from Nollywood. She recently moved to nigeria to work there and she has been welcomed with open hands in the Nigerian Entertainment Industry.

She has been featured in Nigeria newspapers,blogs,magazines and other mediums spreads in West Africa.She stated that "being onset is hard work but I'm doing it for MAMA SALONE"

Few of Nollywood A List actors that she starred in recent productions with.

Thank you Marian Kekurah for your hardwork and perseverance...you are indeed one of Salone's young pioneers. We will be waiting for the new movies.

Aubrey Namdi Didier Mason.....ONE of SALONE'S youngest physicians

Dr. Mason was born jan 24.. He is in his mid 20s. He has been a medical doctor for a yr now. He is very intelligent and hardworking..infact most people refer to him as medical genius when it comes to his field of study. Just like any young person he enjoys socializing with his close friends and colleagues,but he never forgot his purpose and dreams of becoming a medical doctor..... He diligently work hard towards accomplishing them.. It takes 7 yrs to become a medical Doctor in SALONE. First three yrs to do basic medical sciences and the remaining years to do his residence training..He is currently practicing his medicine at the Ola During children hospital back home ....

Dr.Aubrey in his medical white coat....young pioneers are so proud of you ....we hope you continue to inspire us and the younger generation of Salone and around the world.....He is a true testimony that you can still enjoy your youthfulness while having dreams and pursuing them with great dedication and hard work we all can strive to achieve greatness.

Thank you Dr.Aubrey for you are a Young Salone Pioneer.

Salone Producer/Promoter Spotlight

International Siege is a Well known Producer and promoter in Sierra leone and in the United States. His latest contribution was to produce an upcoming artist name peepuls latest hot single in freetown that is getting more spins on the radio than tires. The song was recorded in United Records studio which is also owned and manage by Siege. he is also working on a Non-profit Organization for salone. he is a businessman and a proud father of two. He is also a Young Salone Pioneer.

Siege in the studio doing what he does best...

Salone Fashion Designer (Afrocentric Creation)

In 2009 Mary-Ann Kai Kai started to make exclusive African wear for Sierra Leoneans which had elegant modern style to go with African fabric. In less than a year she has perfected her art in African fashion and also come out with a ready 2 wear line.

this is the salone beauty and owner of madam wokie....
these are some of her wonderful gems and outfits that will make you wanna sell your house or car just to own an item from madam wokie's store

make sure you stop by madam wokie's and add more happiness to your beautiful life. http://www.madamwokiescouture.com/

Salone Scholar Spotlight

Mabinty Chieneh Ngobeh graduated From Buffalo state College( State University of New York) with A BS in Psychology and she is one of the few Sierra leoneans all around the world that are doing positive things to help our community. Young Slaone Pioneers will like to wish you Congratulation for a job well done and best wishes in your future endeavours.

Akindele T.M. Decker.......one of salone's best poet.....we will have more from him and we sure will write about him soon.....but for now read one of his best and enjoy the brains from Salone

"Love in Five Senses"

Listen, hear me
The sound of my voice grows like lilies in the garden
Each tip curls at the corner of its own scent
I can hear myself far away
Like a self-conceited bastard
That travails among the person that screamed my name once
Listen, hear me
Breathe upon your neck
Like a wild wolf with hair sprouting up from each skin’s pore
Tying my soul in hunger for your love
Caught between an ant and its hill
Climbing up you queen of nature’s thrill

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Sound, near me
Let me into the secret of your air
Like fingers in a swirl of water
Falling in disgrace from fear and cruel utters
You’re nature’s daughter
Your body naked upon my doorstep
Gliding on the concrete floor beneath these almond ceilings
Sound, near me
Like a rock upon my mind
Unravel this gravel that sips into my heart
I am yours just for these nights
Laying our bodies bare
Hypnotized by your stare

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Listen, hear me
Sound, near me

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Breathe, within me
Like the wind’s cousin’s sister
Confused by relations unclear
With feathers stuck within my bones
Unbroken wings will fly away this once
Floating without a tail to guide me here
Oil paintings on the wall
That was all I had to steer me
Breathe, within me
Assure me your deepest feelings
Whisper softly into my abode
And let the air carry these words into your soul
Like the warmth in your body amidst the cold

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Taste, with you
Let our lips collide in haste
Articulating these gestures about my tongue
Like sweetness upon your breasts
The pleasures that drip between each drop
All consumed within our mouths
Taste, with you
Pour your heart out into this glass of wine
While we are drunk with our own passion
As we kiss gently
And let the breeze caress the contours of our faces
Like the eyes and lips of our love spread out across these places

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Breathe, within me
Taste, with you

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Listen, hear me
Sound, near me
Breathe, within me
Taste, with you

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Let love replace our senses true
The fourth and fifth are me and you

© Akindele T.M. Decker

Salone Beauty of the week (Ramatu Wurie)

I love salone.......dont you too?

Question Of the Day?

Who is your Favorite Sierra Leone Entertainer/Performer of all time? please leave comments

100% Salone Culture (welcome)

Young Salone Pioneers is a blog site about anything that has to do with our social and entertainment aspect of Sierra Leone . It was created by the youths of Sierra Leone descent who wants to shine a more positive light on our country, we have incorporated anything that has to do with our culture and our nationality as Sierra Leoneans. We are here to discuss our Entertainment industry also to promote the hard work of Sierra Leoneans who have achieve success scholarly or through business adventures all in the betterment of our lovely country.. UNITED WE STAND! Land That we Love our Sierra Leone. You can also interact with other Sierra Leoneans and leave comments. Respect and Love to all!!