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10/10/2024

World mental health day !

25/09/2024

Training session with Kamisha, at the new VAfrica studio. A Sierra Leonean devoted entertainer whose dream is to become a brain in computer studies.
"I am very excited to be part of VAfrica team "you guys are Amaizing" she said.
"You are highly welcome sista welcome to the family"

12/08/2024

VAfrica always supports Patricia 4 the Children ❤️ Patricia has devoted her life for the benefit of others 🌟

Children have the potential to bring incredible change to our world. But first, we need to recognise their value. These sayings about children encourage us to give them our loving care and attention
Patricia 4 the Children

07/08/2024

Patricia Kabia Women Inspiring WomenAdama Koroma is an Advocate for Young Women and Girls, She is physically challenged identifying as a little person. Patr...

07/08/2024

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On this International Women’s Day, we celebrate the amazing women who are breaking barriers and making a difference in Sierra Leone. Mabel Kabba is a journal...

07/08/2024

The Arts Man of Waterloo, his energy flows into everything he dose from hats to glasses he creates products from dreams.The overloaded omnibus zooms past dus...

16/06/2024

Patricia Kabia is an inspiration, Patricia's drive and strength is something to behold. It is a real privilege for VAfrica to work with her and we are proud she is a member of our family. Patricia is a human being who has over come much and continues to provide for her community country and the world

03/06/2024

Hi VAfrica family the last year has been trying for us.

Now we have secured a new community studio in Waterloo Salone !!!

all new content will be coming soon !!

Exciting times are ahead

10/05/2024

Congratulations to Amb Patricia Kabia the CEO of Patricia 4 the Children Foundation and Women inspiring women talk show
She has been accepted into the YALI Cohort 48 Onsite Civil Leadership Training at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) in Ghana🇬🇭

All the best CEO!

12/04/2024

Happy weekend, remember poverty is man made.

28/03/2024

Join Patricia Kabia and her guests on the Women inspiring women talk show this Saturday Freedom radio at 5pm. !!

It amazing to hear and be part of the show so join in

12/03/2024

https://vafrica.africa/king-mega-living-with-albinism-in-sierra-leone/

VAfrica’s Fatmata Samura sat down with Mohamed Kelfala Sesay, Programs Officer at Sierra Leone Albinism Foundation(SLAFo), journalist at Radio Mercury and national football commentator to talk about life as a person living with Albinism in Sierra Leone and their work at SLAFo. Mohamed outlined some challenges faced by people living with albinism in this interview with VAfrica.

Home News Current Affairs King Mega – Living with albinism in Sierra Leone NewsCurrent Affairs King Mega – Living with albinism in Sierra Leone Together with SLAFo, Mohamed is working on changing societal perceptions about people living with albinism through advocacy in the form of workshops and...

12/03/2024

The overloaded omnibus zooms past dusty plains that were once home to an array of rainforest animal and plant species. From the backseat, a senior citizen wonders if this crammed piece of metal on wheels was picked up from the scrapyard and given to a kush addict as a toy.

read more on the VAfrica online magazine

12/03/2024

In the aftermath of Sierra Leone’s devastating civil war, a generation of young people was left to grapple with its profound aftermath. Confronted with the loss of loved ones, displacement, and the harsh grip of poverty, these youths faced a daily struggle to find hope and purpose.

In the midst of a challenging environment, a remarkable transformation occurred in the once crime-infested area of Blackstreet. A group of young individuals, led by the passionate Samba and his dedicated colleagues, discovered solace and inspiration through the power of music and art.

Driven by their shared passion, they established the Blackstreet Family, a collective committed to offering support and resources for young people with an interest in pursuing music and the arts. Through their unwavering efforts, they have successfully guided numerous young souls toward finding a renewed sense of purpose and direction in life.

One poignant narrative from a Blackstreet Family member vividly illustrates the potential for personal transformation. This individual, formerly entangled in fights and even resorting to violence, discovered a lifeline through his association with Blackstreet Family and the support of the youth organization, Wayout. Music emerged as his therapeutic medium, helping him turn away from his destructive path and embrace a brighter future.

The Blackstreet Family members, despite the history of violence that once plagued Blackstreet, are steadfast in their mission to promote peace and tolerance within their community. Their collective aim is to dispel the shadow of fear that has long loomed over Blackstreet, transforming it into a safe haven where people need no longer be apprehensive.

While the Blackstreet Family has made remarkable strides in catalyzing positive change within their community, they continue to face significant challenges. They earnestly appeal to the government for increased support to sustain their work. Recognizing that the government has a responsibility to nurture and empower young people, it is imperative for them to assist these resilient individuals in shaping a better future for themselves and the broader Sierra Leonean society.

https://vafrica.africa/blackstreet-boys-resilience-through-music-and-art/

12/03/2024

VAfrica joined forces with Legend Muzik, Ambassador Patricia Kabia and producer Dan Khan, together we created the VAfrica music video. Working with several communities around Freetown was AMAZING! The song itself was written by Legend Musik, the rising stars of the Salone music scene. The VAfrica theme tune video was edited at the VAfrica studio and filmed on location at Charlotte falls, Calaba town, Progressive Handicap Development Association (Waterloo), The Way Preparatory School (Brookfields), the Waterloo Lumpa community Brookfields community in Freetown and Bureh Beach.

The concept of the video came together over several weeks it was important to us that as many people in the local areas were included as much as possible. Had we the funds we would have toured the whole of Sierra Leone so on a budget of $100 USD this is what we did. Everybody involved in the filming gave their time and creativity to this project for no payment, however we were rewarded in many ways not lest we all came to together learnt and shared in the love of the business.

Read the full article www.vafrica.africa

Legend Muzik

Founded in 2020 by Mohamed Binho Junior a music label from Calaba town in Freetown, Sierra Leone. Legend Muzik produces quality sounds that motivate, entertain and satisfy music fans locally and globally. The record label is currently home to some of the best rising music stars in Sierra Leone, Zainnie Zilla, Lexx Lexx, King IV, and Pa Almame.

Dan Kan

The renowned Dan Kan, award winning Sierra Leonean producer and musician . Most popular songs in Freetown are laced with the tag Dan Kan on the beat.

Patricia Kabia is an activist, founder of the Patricia for Children Foundation and the Secretary General for Youth in Human Rights Sierra Leone. Patricia was born with a physical challenge but that hasn’t stopped her from reaching higher. She is a vocal coach, songwriter, musician, jingle writer and project song writer. Patricia uses music as a tool to advocate for girls and women and sensitise them through music.

The Way Preparatory School

Founded in 2007 by the Grace Christian Church in Brookfields, Freetown. The church started the school to offer the less privileged children in their community quality education. The Way Preparatory school gave us a warm welcome into their premises and we filmed this documentary with the help of the students.

Charlotte waterfall

Located near the Charlotte village, a short thirty-minute drive from Freetown. The Charlotte village was established in the 1800s by Charles Mcarthy. This gracious waterfall, named after Princess Charlotte of Wales, also serves as a hydroelectric plant that supplies the city of Freetown with electricity. Learn more about the waterfall through this mini-documentary VAfrica did.

Progressive Handicap Development Association

Offering activities that include training of physically challenged people in blacksmithing, tin smithing, tailoring, weaving, welding, metal works, shoe making, sports and agriculture. The organisation has over sixty members in Waterloo and Newton. PHDA was created and is directed by physically challenged people.

Breathe Yoga and Wellbeing

Yoga studio located in Freetown. Yoga is a union of physical, mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines that originated in ancient India.

Waterloo

We filmed some of the scenes of the music video in the lovely community of Lumpa. The people welcomed us with smiles and compassion.

Bureh beach

Over an hour’s drive from the capital, Bureh beach is easily one of the most beautiful beaches in Sierra Leone. The white sand, mountains, palm trees and the gentle breeze produce a relaxing scenery. Fresh delicious seafood is another great attraction. The beach is run by the community and is cleaned very well.

Brookfields community

Some parts of the video were filmed in the Brookfields community where the VAfrica Studio is located. Featured in the video is a compound which is directly opposite ours where Mabinty Conteh and Mamy Lamboy reside. Mabinty comes to the studio to learn how to use computers and helps around. We appreciate and love our neighbors.

Legend Muzic


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VAfrica joined forces with Legend Muzik, Ambassador Patricia Kabia and producer Dan Khan, together we created the VAfrica music video. Working with several...

12/03/2024

VAfrica joined forces with Legend Muzik, Ambassador Patricia Kabia and producer Dan Khan together we created the VAfrica theme song. This is the studio version of the song.

Legend Muzik is a music label from Calaba town in Freetown, Sierra Leone which was founded in 2020 by Mohamed Binho Junior . Legend Muzik produces quality sounds that motivate, entertain and satisfy music fans locally and globally. The record label is currently home to some of the best rising music stars in Sierra Leone, Zainnie Zilla, Lexx Lexx, King IV, and Pa Almame.

Patricia Kabia is an activist, founder of the Patricia for Children Foundation and the Secretary General for Youth in Human Rights Sierra Leone. Patricia was born with a physical challenge but that hasn’t stopped her from reaching higher. She is a vocal coach, songwriter, musician, jingle writer and project song writer. Patricia uses music as a tool to advocate for girls and women and sensitise them through music.

The renowned Dan Kan, award winning Sierra Leonean producer and musician . Most popular songs in Freetown are laced with the tag Dan Kan on the beat.

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VAfrica joined forces with Legend Muzik, Ambassador Patricia Kabia and producer Dan Khan together we created the VAfrica theme song. This is the studio vers...

11/03/2024

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