Eric Kawa is an award-winning  Multilingual journalist based in Freetown, Sierra Leone with a B.A  in Mass Communication from Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone. He is part of the first CNN Academy Climate Storytelling Cohort sponsored by the Rockefeller Foundation; with  a Special Read moreRecognition Award from the CNN Academy.

As a correspondent for Africanews and a contributor to Capital Radio Sierra Leone, China Global Television Network (CGTN), and The Voice of America (VOA), Kawa has established a reputation for incisive reporting. His experience includes working with various media outlets such as Star Radio/TV and serving as a fixer for BBC Africa and CGTN. He has also contributed to international news channels including BBC Afrique, Joy News, GH One TV, Starr FM, TV3 in Ghana, and WADR (French/English Service) in Senegal. In addition to his journalistic endeavors, Kawa is the Business Development Representative for Afripods’ Broadcast to Podcast in Sierra Leone. 

He owns and produces ‘Weekly Splash’ and '120 Seconds Countdown with Eric,' both programs are youth focused and edu-taining. Eric is also a Voice Over Artist and a Blogger/Vlogger and Event Host/Moderator.

Recognized for his influence and contributions, Kawa has been named one of Sierra Leone’s ‘100 Most Influential Youths’ by Sierra Youth Magazine through the Ministry of Youth for 2018/19 and was honored by ‘Salone Times’ as one of the ‘10 Most Influential Sierra Leoneans’ in 2023.

Kelvin Xander Lewis is a journalist based in Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone.

I am a broadcast journalists and also a print journalist. I extensively covered the rebel war which lasted for 11 years and have worked for international radio like Voice Of America and radio France International (Read more English). I have worked for magazines like the now defunct West Africa magazine printed in the UK.

I am also now working as a print journalist doing features, investigative pieces and interviews. I edit a local newspaper.

I have done some TV interviews and (live and recorded) over the years.

I also do fixing, which I have done for various reputable news organisations visiting Sierra Leone.

Olusegun is a journalist with over a decade experience. He focuses on issues related to Africa including technology as they impact lives of end-users. He's worked for the world's largest tech media and event company, International Data Group IDG, the European Union Election Observation Mission (Read moreSierra Leone 2012) and Concord Times newspaper in Freetown. His main area of scientific interest is on technology usage and its impacts.

James Tamba-Martha is a dedicated photographer and filmmaker who lives in Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa. His main goal is to capture the beauty of ordinary moments through his photographs. James strongly believes in the power of visual storytelling and uses his camera to tell compelling Read morestories.

For James, every project is an opportunity to create something unique. He approaches each shoot with a combination of creativity, technical expertise, and attention to detail. Whether it's a portrait, a stunning landscape, or a captivating short film, he strives to capture the essence of the moment and create visual stories that will have a lasting impact.

With over five years of experience in the field, James has worked on a diverse range of projects, including collaborations with Andrea Stultiens, a photographer and researcher from The Netherlands, Judith Prat a Spanish Photographer and Filmmaker and the Gullah Geechee Sierra Leone, a black American Pan-African organization. His work was recognized at the Sierra Leone photo exhibition in Freetown, celebrating the first Birthday of King Charles III in the UK, and also in the newsletter of the Africa Young Indigenous Leaders, a Pan-African organization based in South Africa. James' content has been accepted on international photo collection platforms and websites such as Flickr, Getty Images, PayDeck, and Newshunter, and his work has been credited on many social media platforms.

Such recognition fuels James' commitment to pushing the boundaries of creativity, and he continues to strive for excellence in all of his work.

Olivia Acland is a journalist based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. She works primarily in print, photography and radio. She has also made 360 videos for Al Jazeera. Her regular outlets include: The Economist, BBC, Al Jazeera. She is featured on the Forbes 30 under 30 media list in 2017.

Sallu Kamuskay is a Sierra Leonean communication strategist, fixer, blogger, youth organiser, event manager, spokesperson, and public relations expert. His work has been regularly referenced and published by national and international media and public policy institutions.

Sallu Kamuskay was a Read morechild during the brutal war in Sierra Leone. Growing up in the midst of conflict, Sallu witnessed unimaginable abuse of children and gross violations of human rights. The horrors he witnessed during the Civil War had a terrible impact on him at a very tender age. But despite the shock of the war, Sallu never lost hope. He started on a journey of recovery, studying, and working for a better future. At age 15, Sallu entered into the world of activism and advocacy.

Sallu was part of the group of young leaders who participated in and contributed to the establishment of the National Youth Council. The Commonwealth supported the training for trainers programme with line ministries and youth stakeholders in which key, representatives of youth council, student union and civil society/private sector youth platforms were engaged and empowered in the effective engagement and inclusion of youth.

Sallu is co-founder and Executive Director of the Salone Messenger, a global multimedia and public relations firm based In Sierra Leone.

Sallu has worked on various developmental and policy issues such as Poverty, Climate Change, Human rights, Child Rights, Education, Health, Gender Equality, Civic Engagement, Government policies, Information Communication Technology for Development and the Sustainable Development Goals, and has also been contributing to various global events

Abubakarr Fofanah is a journalist based in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

Abubakarr Fofanah is a universal journalist, capable of working on documentary, reports on current issue and photographs. He covered the invisible Ebola virus in Sierra Leone within 2013-2015 reporting for different radio station Read moreand daily updated on his Facebook page.

He also covered live coverage programme, audio and video recording

Murtala Kamara is a founder and publisher of Sierra Leone's foremost Arts and entertainment online and print magazine www.salonejamboree.com . He is also a freelance reporter for German International broadcaster Deutsche Welle. Kamara has worked with various local and international media outlets.

I am Victor Jones, a multimedia, investigative journalist, fact-check editor and trainer based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. I am currently attached to the Africa Young Voices (AYV) Media Empire in Sierra Leone as a producer, editor, journalist trainer, anchor and reporter. I previously worked for the Read moreSierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC), and act-check Ghana. I have also freelanced for the Voice of America (VOA). I am a reporter, presenter, editor both audio and visual, and videographer, researcher, writer etc. I have a Diploma with distinction and a Bachelor of Arts, first class with Honours in Mass Communication from Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone. I have practised for over 10 years.