“And we still proud because dignity I believe is what we owe ourselves”
Share Sierra Leonean poet Dee’s words with the world on what it’s like to be young and black in Freetown, #SierraLeone#SaloneX#Freetownstories
Meet environmentalist, Tommy Garnett x his decades of work to protect Sierra Leone’s Tiwai island — a lush forest home to one of the world’s highest concentrations of primates x how his work led to having the island on the UN cultural agency’s World Heritage list. #SaloneX
We are back with our ancestors series from across the continent and the diaspora!
Tune in as Ophélie tells us about Yaa Asantewaa, Ghana’s warrior queen 👑
#SaloneX#SierraLeone#Africa
We are blushing 🙈
Thank you Mayor of Freetown @yakisawyerr and SLBC TV for highlighting our film, Where My Memory Began, we are so humbled by this experience x grateful our film resonates so deeply
#SaloneX#Salonetwitter#Freetownstories
Wow, what a creative experience last night was! The Freetown premiere of “Where My Memory Began” left us speechless… still trying to collect ourselves 🥲🥰
Content coming up soon… be ready for this one !!!
#SaloneX 🤌🏾
Enthralling ode to the heritage of the Cotton Tree, a symbol of our long history of slavery, of freedom, of survival, of triumph and of hope in Freetown. The Cotton Tree was our past, it is our present and represents the remaking of our future. Thanks to @houseof_salone for telling the story of our immortal Cotton Tree in a deeply riveting short film.
And check out our exciting programme from dance performances, to a panel & a marching band, come experience the creative magic of House of Salone in collaboration with FCC!
Free for all!!
#Freetownstories
It’s TODAY !!!! 5PM at Freetown City Council auditorium for the screening of Where My Memory Began, a lyrical short film to honor our 400 year-old tree
Gratitude to the Mayor of Freetown @yakisawyerr for her support in our shared heritage
Join us, free for all!
#SaloneX
We’re finally here! “Where My Memory Began” went to LA, London, Toronto, Aspen + more, now it’s back home in Freetown!
We can’t wait to see you TOMORROW for our screening at FCC, in the auditorium and with the Mayor of Freetown @yakisawyerr 🍃
FREE FOR ALL! 5PM-7PM
#SaloneX
Tacugama, @Tacugama commissioned a fashion line and at the House we collaborated with Wild x Flower, designer to bring you water, earth and lush vibes!
Relishing in the creative memories of our last experience! 🥰
Proud of all these creatives!
#SaloneX
Last night was supreme, the CROWD, the ENERGY, YOU ALL…! We are still on cloud 9.
Thank you for being who you are creative family! We are so grateful for you.
Content from our last creative experience with @Tacugama loading!! ✨ #SaloneX
So excited for our next creative experience w/ our friends @Tacugama, it’s happening NOV 22, 6PM-10PM at Atlantic Lumley hotel w/ tons of creative acts celebrating your art!
It’s always equity first at the House so as usual: FREE FOR ALL!!
#SaloneX#Freetown#SierraLeone
We are blushing!! 🥰 A premiere at Freetown City Council of Where My Memory Began w/ the Mayor herself, @yakisawyerr
🗓️ WEDNESDAY 27 NOVEMBER
⏰ 5PM - 7PM
🎥 Where My Memory Began, a short film in celebration of our 400 yo Cotton Tree
#SaloneX#SierraLeone@FCC_Freetown
So excited for our next creative experience w/ our friends @Tacugama, it’s happening NOV 22, 6PM-10PM at Atlantic Lumley hotel w/ tons of creative acts celebrating your art!
It’s always equity first at the House so as usual: FREE FOR ALL!!
#SaloneX#Freetown#SierraLeone