I took this snapshot at Kru Bay, Freetown, Sierra Leone, today. It tells a story of how the average Sierra Leonean child is battling survival in the slum.
I don’t usually do private posts, but apparently today marks 24 years of marriage to this Teddy Bear of mine.
And yes, he’s a teddy bear because, honestly, he’s nothing like most of the men in this world. Can you imagine if he were? Either I would be in jail by now, or some of them would!
Because frankly, I would never have survived the mean in-laws, the 759 girlfriends, the constant “usai u dae go, usai u de kam?”, “wae me chop?”, “why you late?”, “why you still wan learn book?”, “anor able you family problems?”, “why you de always criticise government?”, or “why you always de bring people dem problem na me head?”
God knew exactly what He was doing when He gave me Martin Michael. I have always believed that my Teddy Bear is God’s way of saying, “You are blessed.”
For 24 years, he has been my peace, my biggest supporter, and the one person who never tried to shrink my spirit or clip my wings.
Awww, Teddy Bear. ❤️ I’m missing you… even your wicked jokes. The kind that make me wonder how somebody can look at a perfectly innocent woman and say, “If ah bin nor say dis uman na so e tan lek, Aor don lef am na Salad Ground saful.” 😒😂
Happy 24th Anniversary to us. Thank you for being wonderfully, beautifully different. 🥰🐻❤️
But if you nor memba for call me today, if ah change pan you, e nor go fine. 👿😂❤️
Happy Anniversary, Teddy Bear. ❤️
I feel honored to have my article on female genital mutilation featured in today’s edition of Pyramid Newspaper.
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I am deeply saddened by the passing of the National Chairman of the All People’s Congress, Alhaji Minkailu Mansaray. Sierra Leone has lost a respected statesman and a great politician whose contributions to our nation’s democratic journey will never be forgotten.
On behalf of the Government and people of Sierra Leone, and the Sierra Leone People’s Party, I extend my heartfelt condolences to his family, the APC, and all who mourn his demise. May his soul rest in perfect peace.
Rest in Peace to a true statesman, Hon. Minkailu Mansaray. As National Chairman of the All People's Congress, your legacy of leadership will continue to guide us. The APC will forever carry your memory in our hearts.