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Muctaru Wurie - ArticlesMuctaru Wurie is a Sierra Leonean born writer who grew up in Freetown at a time the war in Sierra Leone reached it peak.
Growing up in the eastern part of the capital city, Muctaru said he was inspired to writing when he was a kid attending the Cathedral Boys Primary School, as they used to have various writing sessions & essay in which he usually excelled. He later attended the St Edwards Secondary School and then Fourah Bay College where he had a BA Honours in Mass Communications. Since then he has written on almost all aspects of Sierra Leonean society, sometimes taking a critical look at issues that are mostly deemed as taboo in the country. Muctaru's works have been published in various publications from All Africa.com, Sierra Eye Magazine to Fourah Bay College Journal - Aureol Torch. He has also edited The New Tempo and Kalleone Newspaper. Muctaru has worked in the humanitarian field also, acting as a Communications Officer for Handicap International Sierra Leone and The Mohamed Kallon Children's Foundation (MKCF). Mariatu Kamara's Bite of a Mango: A true Example of Overcoming Despair and MiseryThe Bite of the Mango by Mariatu Kamara is such a striking illustration about how one can survive in the most treacherous and barbaric circumstance one can imagine.
This article does not only review Mariatu's work, but also meets face to face with the author. Sierra Leone Music Takes a Dive Downwards, Is SLMTV Responsible?The Sierra Leone music industry has been seriously been hampered in recent times, record sales have not only plummeted. But also, even at home where Sierra Leone music used to reign supreme many are now questioning the downward trend of local music. Many reasons have been cited for the gradual decline, but what are the main reasons responsible for this decline? SPECIAL REPORT - How Did Sierra Leone Performed In The Year 2009 Failed Economy or Gradual Process of GrowthA review of Sierra Leone's economic performance in 2009, with the prospect that lies ahead for the country in 2010 and also a brief look into the field of sport and the media in Sierra Leone. Trying dictators and warlords has never been easyA look at the problems of trying warlord and former Liberian dictator, Charles Taylor. How Premier is Sierra Leone’s Premier League?An indepth look into Sierra Leone's football premier league and the recent progress made. The article also looks at the challenges faced by the nation's elite league. Ballanta Academy; Are They Contributing To Growth of Sierra Leone MusicThe Ballanta Music Academy is one of the only established music academy in Sierra Leone. But are they providing the right ingredient to enhance local music in Sierra Leone? A Decade of Disastrous Conflict and the Emergence of Peace - What Prospect lies for Sierra Leone in 2007?This is an old article that date back to 2006, in which the prospect of the nation to a crucial year in which election was held was assessed. Death of Fourah Bay College Student Highlights Deep Student CrisisThe oldest university in sub-Sahara Africa, Fourah Bay College has been recently rocked with student violence that has lead to the well publicised death of IT student, Mohamed Juana who died after been severely beaten on an initiation process by the Island Club.
This article looks at the critical aspect of a once secret life of clubs on campus and the contentious issues of what is behind the violence, whether government and university authorities are behind the violence. Food For Thought For Sierra Leone Film MakersLooks at lesson Sierra Leone film makers can learn A Day in the Eastern Slums of FreetownThe article looks at the downtrodden lives of one of Africa's biggest slums
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