On Friday, the 22nd October 2021, Nafisa Media Limited hosted a creative writing seminar for young female Sierra Leoneans at Hotel Barmoi, Aberdeen, Freetown, Sierra Leone. The theme of the event was ‘Where Creativity Lives,’ as the aim of the event was to discuss creative writing skills and using said skills as a means of achieving financial independence.
The seminar had two panels with each panelist sharing their creative writing journeys. Books authored by the panelists were also displayed at the event.
The first panel discussion was moderated by Ms. Marina Terry, a Journalist at AYV Media Empire and a Gender Activist. The panel included Mrs. Sophie Allieu (Author, Editor, Screenplay Writer, Administrator etc.), Madam Naasu Fofanah (Author, Entrepreneur & International Development Consultant), and Ms. Eunice Naffie Mustapha (Writer, Author, Editor, Branding, Communications and Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights Consultant). Ms. Mustapha is also the CEO of Nafisa Media Limited.
Mrs. Sophie Allieu shared tips on publishing a novel; Madam Naasu Fofanah spoke about the best approach in writing a creative biography and Ms. Eunice Naffie Mustapha explained relevant things to consider in writing a creative blog.
Furthermore, Ms. Precious Aretha Jah-Tucker (Public Relations & Media Consultant, Publisher & Event Host) moderated the second panel, which included Mr. Francis Stevens George (Author, Economist, Innovator & Entrepreneur), who spoke about creative writing in an innovative world and Ms. Bernadette Kemokai (Arts Designer, Writer & Author), who spoke about important things to consider in writing a short story.
At the end of each panel, participants were required to ask questions and make comments. It was an intriguing moment, as participants shared their challenges and showed interests in learning more about the presentations of the panelists.
After which, Madam Aminata Kamara (Human Resources and Corporate Affairs Executive. G100 Country Chair for Youth Leadership & Youth Enterprise & Chair of the Institute of Human Resources Sierra Leone), gave the keynote address; making a powerful speech about professionalism. She highlighted its importance to one’s career growth and explained ways of acting professionally in a working atmosphere. The speech was focused on getting the creative writers to serve their clients professionally in order to excel.
Participants were also certified at the end of the event.
Other highlights included prayer sessions by Rosaline Bundeh, a writer at Nafisa Media Limited and Isata Kamara, the CEO of Ice Photography. The Emcee for the day was Ms. Rosaline Judy, the Marketing Manager of Nafisa Media Limited and Wuya Sao Kallon, who is the Accountant of Nafisa Media Limited, gave the vote of thanks, inviting participants to apply to work with Nafisa Media Limited as a next step approach.
It is important to note that the event was also hosted in commemoration of Nafisa’s 3rd anniversary.
Present were representatives from Strong Girls Evolution and The Feminist Cohort.
Conclusively, the event was educative, informative, entertaining and interactive.
We thank our sponsors: Hotel Barmoi, Innovation SL, Ariana Diaries, Kia Mar Group LLC, Three Wise Men Services, Dembs Design, Delores Limited, Lumbeh’s Delight, Timeless Magazine, Strong Girls Evolution, Institute of Human Resources Sierra Leone and findmymethod.org for helping us make magic happen.
Photographers: Ice Photography (+23278358687)
