Author: Salone Creatives

I was catching up with someone who is desperately interested in moving back. Me being the realist that I am, when ANYONE approaches me about moving back, I don’t try to paint a picture that isn’t there. In fact, many people send me messages about my blog saying that’s why they appreciate my posts. I…

As I said in my previous post, my experience with Tap Tap was not over, but I tried another app before the last disaster with Tap Tap. I heard then that Flash also had a ride hailing app. When I was consulting in Kenema, Kailahun and Kono, we were provided with Flash vehicles. They are…

I was just in my other home in Virginia, USA. When I got back to Salone I realized how dependent I was on small conveniences even for those short two weeks, more specifically applications and technology in general. I adapt fairly easy to any environment and so it takes me going back to the US…

To continue from my previous blog post. Yes, I signed those papers, paid the amount for my tests, which was a little over $500 (yes I know, crazy) and we made our way to the hospital where I’ll receive treatment. I didn’t get to reflect at this time, but days later, I thought to myself:…

One thing I always say to people in Sierra Leone, “Salone man lek mericine!” (Sierra Leoneans love medication). So, the minute someone is sick, they start diagnosing themselves. It is probably: malaria, typhoid or ulcer. Yes ulcer. I imagine everyone in Sierra Leone has ulcer and someone once said to me, “well most people don’t…

You just might have to do that if you are job searching in Sierra Leone as a “returnee” with other types of citizenship. In my last blog post (One Year anniversary) I promised to share more about the struggleversary focusing on the job market in Sierra Leone for a returnee like me. I can only…

Oh we celebrating one year now? Dang straight we are! It has been one hell of a year! So, for the third time in the last six years I moved back to Sierra Leone on September 28th 2018. The first time I moved back to Sierra Leone was in 2014. I moved back to be…

As bad as that sounds, I’ve heard that statement in so many ways since I decided to move back home to launch my organization Sudu. This has been a dream of mine since I left Sierra Leone at a young age. It wasn’t in this form back then, but the thought was there. I’ve also…

Now everyone knows that I always keep it real when it comes to Salone music, well African music in general. My harsh criticism has gotten me crucified a few times, but here I am again. I have been impressed with JR’s musical ability though, since he and another artist, Jaybonicks gave the members of Salone…

Tell us about yourself (Who you are/Your Background) I am Superintendent Mira Yainkain Koroma.  Born in Masoila, Lungi, Port Loko District. Received my Bachelor of Arts at Fourah Bay College (2001-2005) and Masters in Peace and Development Studies (MPADS) at the Njala University (2007-2009). I enlisted in the Sierra Leone Police in May 2006. I served…