The Communication Team of one of Sierra Leone’s enterprising entrepreneurs, Amb. Anthony Navo Jr has strongly debunked false rumours peddled on the social media with the avowed object to tarnish the hard won reputation of a fine and charismatic personality.
The team directed a statement to all persons, organisations or institutions that have in the past and at present engaged in or have embarked on the defamation of Ambassador Anthony Navo’s character and reputation either through direct postings on social media/blogs, in print or electronic media, with intent to defame or cause damage to his reputation.

“You are hereby directed to CEASE AND DESIST ALL DEFAMATION of Anthony Navo’s CHARACTER AND REPUTATION,” it stated its position and furthered:

Anthony Navo is a well -respected individual in the Sierra Leonean community and has spent years serving the community in different capacities, and has built a positive reputation throughout that period. At the British Council In 2009, the Young Leaders Sierra Leone Network voted Anthony Navo as their youth ambassador, testament to his active role in Youth Empowerment across the country and beyond. Ambassador Navo’s appointment as Youth Ambassador is underpinned by his longstanding commitment to young people, peace, justice and service to nation-building since he started public life. Ambassador Navo has always been a member of youth empowerment groups and has worked with students for over 15 years. Ambassador Navo has been aware of the support that has been extended to him by members of the public both in Sierra Leone and in the diaspora. He feels extremely fortunate to have so many people supporting him and knows that the position he holds in his community comes with huge responsibility and credibility, including corporate social responsibility.

Ambassador Navo has never been comfortable with the defamatory statements being directed at him, but he has tried to ignore all these hate messages and develop a thick skin. He has not taken formal action on the very regular publication of fake news and fictional stories that are written about him. He has worked hard to keep the peace and develop a good relationship with members of the public, focused on his work and contributions to nation building. But the last past months after the presidential elections in Sierra Leone have seen a line crossed. Ambassador Navo has been subjected to a wave of abuse and politically motivated attacks.

Claims of Ambassador Navo supporting a certain political party are not only false, but are malicious and defamatory. Claims of his business activities and private life being shared on social media are also untrue and misleading. Not one of the people who worked with Ambassador Navo both in Sierra Leone and in the diaspora have ever spoken ill of this outstanding Sierra Leonean who is one of the biggest employers of youths in the country. Hundreds of people can testify either directly or indirectly to Ambassador Navo’s unparalleled generosity and kindness. Some beneficiaries have never even met the man in person.

It is important to note that Ambassador Navo was a faithful and loyal friend to the late Ambassador Moseray Fadika and he worked for him at the Africa Minerals Limited (AML) with all sincerity and commitment. Ambassador Navo is still very much connected to the Moseray Fadika family including the wife and children of Ambassador Fadika. They are still working together in keeping Ambassador Fadika’s legacy alive. There has been no cause for concern whatsoever.

For those who may not be aware, Ambassador Navo’s AYV Media empire is a combination of what has been described as a social enterprise and profit making venture. To kick-start the AYV project, Ambassador Navo had to secure a $1.2 million loan from GT Bank that was used for the purchase of necessary technical equipment and for operating expenses. Apparently, it has been reported that GT Bank was the only bank that had faith in the media mogul’s business idea after using his house as collateral. Ambassador Navo is not only a hardworking Sierra Leonean, he is an example of what every Sierra Leonean should aspire to be.

On the 15th of February last year, AYV was the venue for the hosting of the 2018 Presidential elections debates for the first time in the history of Sierra Leone, a feat that culminated in the BBC Media Action having Africa Young Voices (AYV) radio down as the most listened to radio station in the North and West of Sierra Leone.

It has come to Ambassador Navo’s attention that some people have been engaged in spreading false, destructive, and defamatory rumors about him through social media using WhatsApp messenger and Facebook in an attempt to soil his hard-earned reputation. This will no longer be tolerated, as Ambassador Navo does not in any way deserve such malicious attempt to drag his name through the mud.

Under Sierra Leonean law, it is unlawful to engage in defamation of another’s character and reputation. Defamation consists of

(1) a statement that tends to injure reputation;
(2) communicated to another; and
(3) that the speaker or writer knew or should have known was false.

Accordingly, Ambassador Navo’s Communications Team demands that all who are engaged in such immediately cease and desist the unlawful defamation of Ambassador Navo, and any further attempt to defame him will be deemed as reprehensible, and punitive action will ensue. If this cease and desist demand is not complied with, Ambassador Navo is entitled to seek redress in a court of law in the form of monetary damages and equitable relief for your defamation. Your liability and exposure under such legal action could be considerable.

Ambassador Navo has asked for this statement to be issued with the hope that those who have attempted to tarnish his reputation will stop and reflect on the consequences before any legal action is taken. As a matter of fact, it is unusual for Ambassador Navo to issue a statement, but in doing so the Youth Ambassador is hoping that well-meaning Sierra Leoneans will understand why he has felt the necessity to go public and set the records straight.

Before taking these steps, however, Ambassador Navo wishes to give you one opportunity to discontinue your illegal conduct by complying with this demand within the next 24 hours.

Ambassador Navo will continue to remain focused on the important job of running his media entity and to continue to advocate for the rights of young people and good governance in Sierra Leone. No amount of defamation and harassment will prevent Ambassador Navo from pursuing his engagement with AYV and the critically important work to promote good governance and seek justice for all the people of our country. AYV will continue to be your home for factual, credible, and balanced news and content for its audiences in Sierra Leone and across the world.

Thanking you all for your kind understanding and cooperation in this matter.

Nationwide auditions, which were done in two phases, have been completed for the country’s biggest television reality show, HOUSEMATES SALONE 2019.The final audition took place at the Sierra Palms Resort along the Aberdeen/ Lumley Beach road in Freetown on Saturday 12, Sunday 13 and Monday 14 January 2019.
The Judges decided to shortlist 40 finalists but at the end of the day it will be 20, 10 male and ten female, who will be allowed to enter the House on 14 February 2019. The stage is now set for the finale.
It will interest readers to know that, for transparency sake, the organisers of this TV Reality Show, have decided to give the general public the opportunity to participate in the selection of the 20 contestants who should enter the House. The opportunity will take the dimension of the public voting through the Africell Sierra Leone TOLL FREE LINE – 5500.
In the final analysis, the first twenty participants with the highest votes will qualify to enter the Housemates Salone 2019 House. Voting is absolutely free.

This will be the premier Big Brother Reality Show in this country but ironically despite the name, it will be a mixed combination of male and female housemates in the House.
The organisers continue to remind the public that every housemate will receive Le100, 000 for every day they stay in the House with the exception of the winner and the criterion for staying in the House depends on the amount of votes the individual polls per day.

Would be housemates are encouraged to galvanise their fans and supporters to be in readiness to cast their votes for them if they fall in the number of the 20 housemates selected to be in the House.

The competition is going to be keen, especially after Sierra Leoneans have enjoyed a successful Big Sister Salone and saw the handing over of the star prize to the eventual winner.

The show is another opportunity for the Africa Young Voices Media Empire (AYV) to not only entertain, but to empower young people to showcase their talents and at the same time create new millionaires among Sierra Leoneans.

With the launch of this latest TV Reality show, Big Brother Housemates Salone 2019, AYV in partnership with Africell seeks to further raise the stakes and empower more youths.

Following a successful nationwide audition, the Judges of the Housemates Salone 2019 Television Reality Show have released the list of Top 40 Applicants for the show.

The public is hereby invited to vote for their favourite applicants.

The Top 20 Applicants with the highest votes will make it to the House on February 14th 2019.

Remember that voting through Africell’s 5500 is completely free.

Final 40 Short list
1. Abu Turay
2. Affise Odubella
3. Alusine Kamara
4. Amina Konneh
5. Aruna Lamin
6. Bintu Kaba
7. Derick Kelvin
8. Diana Decker
9. Dwight Smith
10. Dyllis George
11. Emmanuel Coker
12. Enid Boston-Jones
13. Fatmata Sankoh
14. George Wyndham
15. Habbi Jalloh
16. Hassan Hallowell
17. Henry Fonah
18. Monica Yeani Ghaliwa
19. Ibrahim Shuhab
20. Ibrahim Sorie Barrie
21. Isata Marion Musa
22. Ishmael Mauzi
23. Jalikatu Conteh
24. Jennifer Jabba
25. Jonathan Fitz John
26. Kenchine Palmer
27. Kariatu Mansaray
28. Magdalene T Williams
29. Marvina MK Davies
30. Mohamed Alie Jalloh
31. Moriana Walker
32. Precious Kamara
33. RaIford Rollings-Bull
34. Rashid Dyfan
35. Regina B Jombo
36. Saheed Komkanda Bangura
37. Salamatu Kargbo
38. Salim Sahid Kamara
39. Sebatu Bright
40. Suad Koroma

It has gone down well with many football fans that finally the national Premier League will soon recommence after it ceased for a very long period of time because of the acrimonious wrangling in the Association, which brought it to a standstill to the annoyance of many. Sierra Leoneans. This situation paved the way for greater interest in foreign leagues, especially the English Premier League, with some supporting Manchester United, Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea, etc.
Our own favourite teams of the likes of Lions, Blackpool, Edwards, Republicans, etc, went into coma.
The newly constituted Sierra Leone Premier League Board, on Saturday 19th January 2019, met with the members of the SLFA Referees Committee together with the Ag. President of SLFA and the Ag. Secretary General of SLFA at the Football Academy, Kingtom in Freetown to establish a fine working relationship between the PLB and the SLFA Referees Committee to ensure an effective, efficient and a problem free 2018-2019 league season.

Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai, Chairman of the PLB, welcomed everyone to the meeting and thanked them for coming. He informed the gathering that the meeting is to iron out outstanding issues for the start of the Premier League. He admonished Referees to uphold the integrity of the game as they are pivotal to a successful premier league. He also asked that the necessary disciplinary action be taken when officials fall short as a high level of professionalism is required.

After fruitful deliberations on a range of issues surrounding the role of the Referees in the country’s top tier league, the meeting agreed on the following resolutions:
The Premier League Board, SLFA and Referees Committee shall uphold the integrity of matches and match officials by ensuring the principle of independence of match officials before, during and immediately after every premier league match is maintained.

Secondly, there will be a one day seminar for match officials (Referees, Asst. Referees, Fourth Officials and Match Commissioners) designated for the 2018-2019 premier league season scheduled for Wednesday 23rd January 2019 at the SLFA Academy, Kingtom in Freetown.

Also, all matches shall be played in accordance with the Laws of the Game in force and as laid down by the International Football Association Board of FIFA-IFAB

It was also agreed that the match officials designated for the forthcoming league must be those in the recent list of the Sierra Leone Football Association Referees.

Again, the Referees, Asst. Referees and Fourth Officials for each match of the premier league shall be appointed by the SLFA Referees Committee and therefore, the Committee shall take responsibility for any bad officiating or misconduct by any match official that will bring the game into disrepute.

Meanwhile, as a source of motivation to the SLFA Referees Committee on behalf of all match officials for the 2018-2019 league season, the Premier League Board also presented soccer match officiating materials including whistles, brandishing flags for Assistant Referees and match balls which were brought from UK by the Chairman of the PLB, Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai Esq.
The League will start on Sunday 27 January 2019 with Lions locking horns with Mighty Blackpool at the National Stadium.

The Sierra Leone Premier League Board is pleased to inform the general public that Rokel Commercial Bank has made a Le15 million donation to the Board as a support to the 2018-2019 premier league season.

The PLB therefore wishes to extend its profound gratitude to the Management of Rokel Commercial Bank, as every single cent is important in augmenting the re-birth of the Sierra Leone Premier league.

In another development, the Minister of Sports, Ibrahim Yelenkeh, on Tuesday 23rd January 2019, officially handed over a cheque of Le2 billion to the Chairman of the PLB Emmanuel Saffa Abdulai Esq. as government’s contribution to the game. This amount, he stressed, is not part of the Le9 billion allocated to the Sports Ministry in the budget, but a surprise packet from the government acquired through discussions and lobbying with President Bio and the intervention of the Chief Minister. Football, he maintained, is void of all political, tribal and regional considerations and it should stay that way. Receiving the cheque on behalf of the PLB, its Chairman expressed appreciation to the Government for this move and stressed that every single cent of the money will be used for its intended purpose. He however highlighted that the money will not be given to clubs without the agreed reforms arrived at.
He further stressed that the money is not to be squandered but put into good use according to the plans arrived at. This situation is not going to be business as usual; any club that does not comply with the reforms agreed upon will not get its own portion as assigned and if they continue until the season ends, the remaining amount not utilised will be returned to Government coffers.
Gracing the occasion were the Chairman of the Oversight Committee on Sports in Parliament, Hon. Alusine Conteh, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Sports, Bai M. Turay, Acting Secretary General of SLFA, Abdul Rahman Swaray, Acting President of SLFA, Brima Mazolla Kamara, Director of Sports, Dr. Kenneth Brima, Chairman Sammah Sesay, the oldest member of the Board.

The Sierra Leone Brewery Limited (SLBL) is indisputably making positive strides that are taking it to higher heights and changing the lives of many Sierra Leoneans.
In an apparent demonstration of continued growth in its chain of producing alcoholic and non- alcoholic beverages, the Sierra Leone Brewery Limited (SLBL) recently commendably ventured into introducing, for the first time, canned drinks such as Star Beer, Guinness, Mutzig, and Maltina. The production of these favourite drinks in cans is being successfully rolled out across the country since it was officially launched on Thursday 20 September 2018 at the company’s headquarters in Wellington in the East End of Freetown.

The vast majority of Sierra Leoneans have admirably commended the Managing Director for the Sierra Leone Brewery Limited, Daaf Van Tilburg and its partners for taking such a bold step since the inception of the company in Sierra Leone some 57 years ago, Undoubtedly, Brewery has been supporting growth of the country’s economy and the people.

Spending over 200 billion Leones on the canning project is something which is highly impressive and clearly reveals how determined SLBL is to continue to contribute to Sierra Leone’s economic development.

It is worthy of note that out of that colossal investment , the Brewery procured state-of-the-art equipment to detoxify its waste water that is emptied into a stream nearby; fermentation tanks, canned packaging plant among other important machinery or components.

One good thing that has made SLBL stand out tall is its symbiotic relationship with sorghum farmers across the country. They have been able to patronize them to the extent that the number of sorghum farmers has increased exponentially within a short period from 10,000 to over 25,000. These farmers supply the raw material, sorghum that is mainly used in the production of some of its popular beverages. This has greatly helped in poverty reduction and is making it possible for Government to derive or mobilize revenue from the company.

With regards Brewery’s Corporate Social Responsibility, it is on record that it has been keeping up with its obligations and has been able to support the communities in its operational area in health care, sanitation, education and other sectors.

Brewery is indeed one of the few company’s operating within the country that have been praised by President Bio as is evident when the Management of SLBL paid a working visit to him at State House sometime last year,
The President thanked the Management team for holding the fort in the business community amidst trying times. He also assured them that his Government is open and ready to work with investors who had plans to boost the economy of the state.

Notwithstanding the fact that SLBL is a private manufacturing company one thing that stands out clearly is that the company has been timely honouring payment of taxes to Government and it falls under the bracket of being a Large Tax Payer to the National Revenue Authority (NRA). It is no secret that Government depends on mobilized revenue to implement various development projects and SLBL’s drive towards providing such has not only been timely, positive but shows that it is really here for serious business.

In a recent snap interview with the company’s Corporate Relations Manager, Albert Ojo Collier in his office at the Wellington Industrial Estate said: “We are quite aware of the various challenges that we are going through as a company but I want to assure all that we are highly determined to ensure that we expand on our existing production base in order to give our esteemed customers the best in terms of quality and affordable prices.”

He noted that SLBL will continue its good relationship with sorghum farmers right across the country and will ensure that it is strengthened by giving these farmers the necessary support and empowerment that they require in order to make sure that they deserve benefits from their farming activities. “This is in line with SLBL’s stance in enhancing the country’s Local Content Policy and we believe we are treading on the right path,” he underscored.

Most people are showering praises on SLBL for this latest innovative move of producing canned drinks which has made drinking safer in the sense that the risk of broken particles pints has now been hugely reduced.

SLBL is doggedly poised to roll out other creditable innovative ideas this new year and beyond that will definitely create a win-win situation for the company and its numerous customers.

Just recently, Heads of private schools went to the Ministry of Basic & Secondary School at New England Ville, to congratulate the Minister and the Government for approving around 262 private schools within the country.

The heads of the various private schools, highlighted that the past Government failed to approve their schools and showered praises on President Julius Maada Bio for facilitating their approval. With this new development the approved schools are now eligible to take the West Africa Senior School Certificate Exams in their various schools instead of sending their candidates to take the exams under other schools.

The Minister of Basic & Secondary School Education (MBSSE), Alpha Timbo, during his meeting with the Heads and pupils stated that the Sierra Leone People’s Party’s, 2018 Manifesto pointed out that children must have access to quality education.
“When I took over as Minister, I met stiff policies against the approval of private schools. But already Government is trying to provide free education to every child and already, we have private institutions that have made lots of sacrifices and investments. So I thought it will be better for the people not to only rely on Government facilities but to also have options to either enrol to Government schools or private ones which will give equal access to them”, the Minister said.

He continued by saying that a country may have various resources underscoring that it is through learning that will produce resourceful personalities who will properly utilize those resources for development and that teachers should consider themselves as noble people in society in trying to transform lives.

Deputy Minister of MBSSE, Madam Emilia Grogra, expressed gratitude disclosing that she is also a Proprietress of a private school for Government approval. She called on heads of schools to live up-to the expectations of the Ministry. and also admonished colleagues to harmonize their fees in order to enable parents to pay for their kids.

Abdul Kareem Sow, Head of the Public Private Partnership Unit at the Ministry pointed out that there are over one thousand private schools in the country. He maintained that those that were approved, were the ones that have applied and met the Government benchmark and laid down standards in order to ensure that they are capable of providing not only access but also quality education. He furthered that from time to time, he and his team will be inspecting private schools to ascertain the facilities they have and if they found out that they have not been living up-to expectations, their schools will be closed down or merge them with others.

The Deputy Director and Public Relations Officer of the Ministry, Brima Michael Turay, in his statement, stressed that Government has again demonstrated its commitment to education by approving deprived private schools which will now enable them to benefit from Government tuitions for public exams. He called on those that are yet to be approved to apply at the Ministry for approval so that they will be part of the Government data.

Very recently ,His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio conducted an inspection tour of the proposed construction site for a University of Science and Technology in Kono, where he is visiting as part of his nationwide thank-you-tour.

In his welcome address, Paramount Chief Fengai Kaimachende of Gbense Chiefdom said he was extremely delighted to host the President and his entourage on the inspection of a project he described as landmark. He said the people of Kono had long yearned for a University in the district that would reduce the burden of traveling to other parts of the country for higher education.

He stated that the people of Kono were excited about the proposal of a University in the district and lauded the Government for thinking well for the people of Kono, adding that President Bio was a man with passion, determination and commitment to move the nation forward. He, therefore, called on everyone to support the New Direction administration.

Minister of Technical and Higher Education, Professor Aiah Gbakima, said he was happy with the cooperation he had received so far from his colleague ministers in actualising the project. He disclosed that Gbense Chiefdom, being the host community, had provided 417 acres of land for the construction project, saying that after its completion the facility would help capacitate children in Kono and other parts of the country.

“We will secure funds for the construction of the university through the Economic Community of West African States and they will send a feasibility team to Sierra Leone. There are a lot of processes involved before the final construction begins, so the construction will take time. After its completion, this university will help to improve on the skills of our children and other children around the country,” he said.

President Bio said his presence at the site was a testament to the preference his government had given to the people of Kono district. He said he was trying to correct the historical injustice that had been meted out on Kono, being a district that had provided a lot for the country but benefited little or nothing. He added that for far too long the people of Kono had suffered and that he wanted to change that by offering quality education to them.

He mentioned that by investing in education meant that his government was investing in the next generations of Sierra Leoneans. He also disclosed that his government would establish two additional vocational institutes in the district to help in capacity and skills development for youth. He encouraged the people of Kono to take ownership of the project and ensure that it was properly implemented.

“I am thinking of a Kono without diamond because we have failed to benefit from it. Kono has great minds that only need the platform to grow. So, we are ready to make sure that the construction starts and ends in good time. We want to make our children attractive to the competitive global market and we can only do that through providing quality education for all Sierra Leoneans,” he said.

Sierra Leonean free agent Alhaji Kamara, who defied a potentially career-ending medical diagnosis to continue playing football, says he still has “more to give to the game.”
In 2016, doctors declared the striker had a heart defect whilst at Swedish club Norrkoping, a finding which briefly halted his career.
The problem was detected after he underwent a mandatory Uefa medical examination before IFK Norrkoping’s participation in the European Champions League qualifiers.
The 24-year old had just won the 2015 Swedish league title with Norrkoping.
He was advised not to take part in top-level football for the foreseeable future because his heart defect was unusual and carried a great risk of ‘sudden death at maximum effort.’
After further tests in the USA later in 2016, he was given medical clearance to resume his career and was signed by MLS club DC United.
He went on to play for USA second tier team Richmond Kickers, Al-Taawoun in Saudi Arabia and FC Sheriff in Moldova where he played in both the Uefa Champions League and Europa League qualifiers.
Kamara is currently a free agent after leaving FC Sheriff, where he scored nine goals in 14 league appearances and he insists he is in good health.
“I still believe I have more time in the game,” Kamara told BBC Sport.
“I’m always fine. I’m healthy, I’m strong, I have never had any heart problem symptoms.
“I went to USA and did tests and I was cleared to play in MLS. I also went to Portugal. I did tests before I joined Al-Taawoun of Saudi Arabia and I went to Europe as well to play for Moldovan side FC Sheriff after undergoing further tests.
“I was cleared to play in Europe as I played in this season’s preliminary stages in the Uefa Champions League and Europa league qualifiers with FC Sheriff.”

Kamara admitted that it was hard for him when he was told about his heart condition but never considered stopping playing – even though he was advised by friends to quit.
“It was shocking, I didn’t feel good but with the help of God, with hard work, with lots of faith and with support from my family and friends I was able to overcome the situation,” he explained.
“I never considered quitting football. My friends showed concern after they heard the news and they took pity on me.
“But I tried to be positive. Some asked me to stop playing but I encouraged them that I would be safe to be back playing.”
He is in search of a new club, and as he recovers from a hernia operation, he says he is not interested in returning to Sweden.
“For now I’m not considering to play again in Sweden because I can’t change the perception about my situation,” he continued.
“I have put everything behind me. Now I’m a free agent and I’m talking to clubs. I don’t have a problem playing in Europe or elsewhere.
“I’m working on my fitness because I went through surgery in November, but I’m getting better. I’m back into running.
“So I talk with clubs and I make myself clear to them about my surgery – I’m getting back to playing very soon.”
Kamara has not played for Sierra Leone since his heart problem was discovered. He was invited to join up with Sierra Leone for their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Kenya in Freetown in June 2017,
At the time, he said his then club – DC United – had insisted on having a defibrillator at the stadium as a precautionary measure.
But the Sierra Leone FA (SLFA) said they could not afford to guarantee the prompt and professional medical attention to him in case of an incident on the pitch, and as a result Kamara did not play in the qualifier.
“The thing about the defibrillator is for the precautionary measure for every player on the pitch,” Kamara said as he reflected on events from 2017.
“DC United always had it on the pitch whether I was playing or not because they’ve seen accidents on the pitch several times.
“There’s no special treatment or care for me on the pitch. Whatever you see on the pitch is for all the players on the field.

In a dejected mood, the Black Leo CEO and Sierra Leone’s rap maestro – Amara Denis Turay aka Kao Denero has threatened to quit Salone Music. The rapper made this announcement on his Facebook page on Saturday 19th January 2019. This came after he has encountered several pitfalls, which have endangered his reputation and peace in recent months. Kao’s statement reads:

“Am contemplating leaving this Salone Music Industry behind me. I honestly think its time for such bold action. Maybe everyone will rest their minds”

It can be recalled that the embattled rapper staged a concert at the Siaka Stevens Stadium in November 2018, a show that didn’t go the way it was expected. The rapper fell out with his partners and Management team when the concert was due in Freetown, in the presence of the Nigerian music star – Runtown. Although his loyal fans made it to the concert, there was no performance from him and Runtown. Soon afterwards, Kao promised his Black Leo fans of a ‘free musical concert’. That promised has not been fulfilled.

This month, the rapper clashed with a former Black Leo rapper – Original Madson at the Old School Complex in Freetown, which resulted in Kao ordering and videoing the beating and mauling of the young rapper. Madson had dissed Kao in his past tracks, which soured the relationship between them.

This incident was reported to the Police by Madson, and few days later, Kao and his men were arrested and detained. The Police are still carrying its investigations while the leaderships of All Stars and Artists for Peace have initiated an out of court settlement. Kao resorted to remorse with the release of a video apologising to Madson and family. There is still believed to be resistances from these peace talks as human rights activists, the Legal Aid Board and other players are still pushing for a prosecution.

The seeming circumstances would have urged the rapper out of frustration to announce that he is dropping the mic for good, insinuating that that would bring peace to everyone’s mind.
Similarly in 2018, another Sierra Leonean Afro pop RnB singer, Rahim De Wezard made similar threats quitting music. This came after backlashes from the public regarding his criticisms on KME’s performance in the Ghana Meets Naija festival in Accra, Ghana.

Will Kao Denero quit music? Well, it’s a question of wait and see.

Ahmed Hussein-Suale, a journalist in Ghana who had exposed corruption in football was shot dead by two gunmen.
Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo, condemned the “heinous crime” and called for the perpetrators to be brought to justice.
“I’ve learnt with sadness of the killing of Ahmed Hussein-Suale, an associate of investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas. I condemn the act unreservedly and extend my condolences to his family. I expect the police to bring to book, as soon as possible, the perpetrators of this heinous crime. Once again, my heartfelt condolences,” Akufo-Addo tweeted.
Hussein-Suale was shot twice in the chest and the neck on Wednesday by motorbike-borne assailants. He was close to his house in Accra suburb when the crime took place, quoting his lawyer, Kissi Agyebeng.
The deceased journalist worked for Anas’ Tiger Eye PI organisation and had started receiving death threats after finishing a documentary which revealed corruption in African soccer. So far, Hussein-Suale’s investigation has led to Ghana’s Football Association’s head’s resignation.
The death threats had allegedly started after a lawmaker from Ghana’s Parliament revealed the undercover journalist’s identity on national television.
“We complained at the time he released the video. He said in the local language he was offering a reward for anyone who would beat him up. He endangered a young man’s life, and now this has happened. He has questions to answer,” the deceased journalist’s lawyer said.