Culture and Arts

National Coastal Unity Boat Race united 16 shoreline communities April 4-5, 2026, at Chapter One Beach Front. Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, partnering with GEED Foundation, orchestrated this vibrant competition. Crowds gathered to cheer, sing, and dance, rallying behind neighborhood crews. Kissy Ferry Terminal claimed overall victory, securing NLe 50,000. Susan’s Bay earned first runner‑up honors; Moa Wharf took second runner‑up position. Robust community particip

Melrose Karminty, Minister of Social Welfare, delivered a goodwill message before a joint committee of ECOWAS parliamentarians. Delegates represented Social Welfare, Gender, Women Empowerment & Persons with Disabilities, Legal Affairs and Human Rights, Trade, Customs and Free Movement, Political Affairs, Peace, Security, and the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM). This delocalised sitting examined “Parliamentary Approaches to Safeguarding Children in Street Situations and A

Ministry of Tourism officials formally endorsed the International Code for the Protection of Tourists on February 12, 2026, during a meeting at the Ministry Conference Hall on King Harman Road, marking a landmark commitment to enhancing travellers’ safety and strengthening consumer rights across Sierra Leone. Director of Tourism and Chairman, Mr. Jalloh, made his remarks by outlining the Code's significance as a comprehensive global framework that protects tourist rights in e

Creativity flourished, artists triumphed, and community spirit shone bright as the Third Annual Talent Show and Award Night unfolded at the Leone Rock Metal Group’s Tonkolili site. This vibrant celebration, a partnership between the company and the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs (MTCA), directly supports the government’s declaration of 2026 as the “Year of Culture and Creativity.” The event transformed the industrial site into a stage for local expression, featuring

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs (MTCA) has officially unveiled the official logo for the "Year of Culture and Creativity 2026," declaring it a symbol of national pride. More than mere branding, the logo embodies a collective commitment to celebrating Sierra Leone’s people, traditions, and creative energy as core drivers of unity and sustainable development. The unveiling ceremony, held at the MTCA Pavilion, in January 19, 2026 set the stage for a year-long nation

Freetown, Sierra Leone-The groundbreaking One Nation Reggae Festival has transcended its role as a cultural showcase to become a powerful engine for economic and social investment. At a press conference on January 7, 2026, the Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Nabeela Farida Tunis, unveiled how the festival's proceeds are being strategically channeled into three key areas: nurturing local talent, providing international humanitarian aid, and bolstering national revenu

In a ceremony brimming with profound historical and spiritual significance, a long-lost Nomoli artifact has finally returned to its ancestral home. On January 9th, 2025, the Sierra Leone National Museum became the stage for a powerful act of cultural restitution as this sacred figure, repatriated from the Netherlands, was formally received amidst celebration and solemn ritual. The event, hosted by the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, was not merely a transfer of an o

The One Nation Reggae Festival 2025 was officially launched at the Bintumani Hotel, immersing attendees in reggae rhythms, Caribbean energy, and vibrant Sierra Leonean culture. The annual festival, a platform for unity, creativity, and cultural renaissance, celebrates the deep ties between Sierra Leone, Africa, and the Caribbean. The launch drew government officials, development partners, private sector representatives, and international reggae stars—including Sizzla Kalonji,