Joel F. Dumbuya SLENA Correspondent

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 revenue. Minister Tunis...

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 object, but a...

Nabeela Farida Tunis, Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, brought elegance, insight, and uplifting motivation during her visit to the Housemates Salone mansion. She encouraged contestants to embrace their roles as cultural and tourism ambassadors, showcasing Sierra Leone’s beauty, creativity, and global potential. The Minister also expressed interest in future collaborations with the Housemates to promote Sierra Leone through cultural showcases, tourism campaigns, and national events....