Hereโs a closer look at the fans behind the music. Which artist do you think truly connects across every generation in Salone right now and why? ๐๐พ
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WHOโS LISTENING TO WHO?
Beyond identifying Freetownโs current favorite artists, the OneField โ Citizens Lens data also reveals who the fans are and who is driving the culture across generations, gender, and different parts of the city.
The data also reveals an interesting gap: nearly a third of respondents either donโt listen to Salone music or currently have no favorite artist, with disengagement highest among women and older generations.
@UNPeacebuilding@3ieNews Thank you for highlighting this work. We truly appreciate the collaboration and shared commitment to ensuring communities remain at the center of how evidence is generated, shared, and used.
With our partners at @3ieNews, ISDC, and @AnalyticsMeraki, we are conducting a โData Returnโ mission in ๐ธ๐ฑ and ๐ฌ๐ณ aimed to "close the loop" and ensure that communities remain central to the generation and use of knowledge, and that we remain informed by local voices and realities as we learn what works in #peacebuilding and why. ๐
The survey also revealed the city's diverse musical tastes, with veteran acts like Steady Bongo, K Man, and Emmerson receiving strong recognition alongside newer hitmakers such as Legacy Boi of "The Money Necessary" fame.
WHO IS THE KING OF FREETOWN RIGHT NOW?
The first release from our OneField โ Citizens Lens data is here, and weโre starting with entertainment.
We asked residents across Freetown:
โWho is your favorite artist in Sierra Leone right now?โ
Get ready for insightful and thought-provoking datasets on the realities, aspirations, and perspectives of Sierra Leoneans living in Freetown.
But for nowโฆ enjoy a few postcards from the field ๐๐พ๐
OneField โ Citizens Lens data is almost here!
From the streets to the communities, weโve been listening, learning, and gathering stories behind the numbers.
Even in the toughest terrains, we carry out our work with joy and purpose. Consider this your reminder to smile, keep going, and keep that dream alive. ๐๐๐๐พ
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Meanwhile, two long-standing top contenders, Sierra Network Salone and Liberty TV Online, fall out of the leading spots, signaling a major shift in audience engagement patterns.
The rankings are getting less predictable by the week
Truth Media returns to the top spot with a Net Engagement Score of 412 and + 2K followers.
Afri Radio SL follows with 286 NES, while Epic Radio ranks third with 195 NES.
Meanwhile, two long-standing top contenders, Sierra Network Salone and Liberty TV Online, fall out of the leading spots, signaling a major shift in audience engagement patterns.
The rankings are getting less predictable by the week ๐
Truth Media returns to the top spot with a Net Engagement Score of 412 and +2K followers.
Afri Radio SL follows with 286 NES, while Epic Radio ranks third with 195 NES.
Truth Media follows closely in second with 328 NES and +2K new followers, while Epic Radio ranks third with 195 NES and +770 followers.
Notably, Sierra Network Salone drops out of the top three after dominating for eight straight weeks.
This weekโs media rankings saw a major shake-up.
Liberty Online TV tops the rankings for the first time with a Net Engagement Score of 332 and +1.6K new followers.
Truth Media follows closely in second with 328 NES and +2K new followers, while Epic Radio ranks third with 195 NES and +770 followers.
Notably, Sierra Network Salone drops out of the top three after dominating for eight straight weeks.
This weekโs media rankings saw a major shake-up.
Liberty Online TV tops the rankings for the first time with a Net Engagement Score of 332 and +1.6K new followers.
followed by Truth Media at 293 (+2K followers), while Liberty TV Online ranks third with 171 (+1.1K followers).
Even in quieter weeks, sustained audience connection remains key. ๐
This weekโs rankings reflect a slower engagement cycle across platforms, but consistency still separates the leaders.
Sierra Network Salone leads with a Net Engagement Score of 625 (+1.9K followers),