Sierra Leone on showcase: Jollof and stew, books and entrepreneurship

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Sierra Leone on showcase: Jollof and stew, books and entrepreneurship

Sierra Leone Telegraph: 9 March 2022: Sierra Leonean TV host and digital entrepreneur Vickie Remoe (Photo above) will showcase creatives and entrepreneurs in the DMV. The upcoming Make Sierra Leone Famous event will include culture and history exhibits, a tasting of Sierra Leonean food, and a fireside chat with startup [Read More]

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