“Shining your light” as demonstrated by Alimatu Farakhan Sesay is about embracing your identity, embracing your talents, and using your platform to uplift others and bring positivity and inspiration to the world around you. In a world overflowing with narratives waiting to be told, one woman’s vision and determination have birthed a phenomenon that’s rewriting…

In a captivating exchange with esteemed SME clients of Ecobank on CNBC Africa on Tuesday 27th May 2023, we were all reminded of the extraordinary tales that define #Ellevate customers, all while commemorating the UN #MSMEDay. Among these remarkable individuals is Fatima Sesay, an exceptional entrepreneur at the helm of Unimax, a dynamic freight forwarding…

Do you remember? Your dreams as a little person? Those that took you to magical spaces and zones that asked a lot of your imagination. It’s quite surreal to accept that some were born blessed enough to land upon the pedestal of their dreams and others have to work tirelessly towards these goals. No matter…

A woman with a voice is by our definition a powerful force in society. It is not common to find such voices and the search can be remarkably difficult. Some people live their entire lives without speaking up for what they believe in.  In other instances, an individual will take a long time to develop…

World Teacher’s Day was proclaimed by UNESCO in 1994 to be celebrated on the 5th October. “The influence of teachers extends beyond the classroom, well into the future”- F. Sionil Jose. Sierra Leone as well as many nations of the world has been greatly influenced by resourceful personalities; trained-efficient-able-cheerful-honest-enthusiastic- a distinct class of humans that…

Sierra Leone is a country in West Africa, mostly known for its beautiful beaches and countless other stories of hard work, courage, talent and hope. Contrary to what google search may tell you, Sierra Leonean women and girls over the centuries are raised with a unique penchant for craft, skill work and trade. Popular opinion…

World Cancer Day is being observed today, Friday, Feb. 4. Union for International Cancer Control created World Cancer Day in 2000 to educate the public about the signs and symptoms of cancer to ensure early detection and treatment, encourage elected representatives to commit ample resources to reduce cancer mortality, and increase awareness that lifestyle behaviors…

A few  days ago New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern took out the top spot on Fortune Magazine’s annual list of the world’s greatest leaders. Born in Hamilton, Ardern grew up in Morrinsville and Murupara, where she attended a state school. After graduating from the University of Waikato in 2001, Ardern began her career working…

One time before now, you must have been in a zone where you get to gather your thoughts or scribble on paper: a plan, your career goals, the type of family that you would love to create. The list differs for each individual! Truth to be told, nothing really prepares us enough for REALITY. The…

Dr. Wurie Sesay started studying medicine in her home country Sierra Leone, and then she went on to do post graduate studies in Uganda. She is a wife, mother of two sons; eight and seven. She is a daughter and a sister. When she is not figuring out how to thrive in these roles, she…