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SiASiA Sierra international Afrique MADAME SIA NYAMA KOROMA FIRST LADY OF SIERRA LEONE SAVING WOMEN’S LIVES BET NOMINATED PSQUARE MADIEU CELEBRATING THE LAUNCH WILLIAMS OF SiA'S SUMMER ISSUE NOSLINA'S HOTTEST DIAMOND AWARD WINNER COMING SOON... MISS SIERRA LEONE-USA 00003 PAGEANT SEPT. 25TH, 2010 US $6.50/CAN $7.50 Summer 2010 Issue Visit our display table at the Miss Sierra Leone-USA pageant September 25, 2010 7995, Montgomery College Performing Arts Center, Georgia Ave. Silver Spring, MD KOKOTOWADE Leather Artisan Tina Pangelinan • 202.359.3989 • www.kokotowade.com Editorial & Publishing SiA Editor in-Chief ~ Fuambai Ahmadu, PhD Special Report~ Jeneba Daramy Jeneba is a recent graduate from University of Mary- An anthropologist by training, Dr.Ahmadu land Baltimore County (UMBC) and is currently completed her doctorate at the dept of working at the Sierra Leone Pavillion at the World anthropology,London School of Economics, Expo in China. A former Miss Sierra Leone Interna- and a two year postdoctoral fellowship (Na- tional (2005) at the Miss Africa pageant and pageant tional Institute of Mental Health) at the dept coordinator for Miss Sierra Leone in DC, Jeneba en- of comparative human development,Univer- joys fashion, especially haute couture, as well as pro- moting the country's tourism potential in the global sity of Chicago. After two additional years at arena. the Child Behavior and Development Branch, National Institute of Child Health and Fashion Editor ~ Kumba Senesie Human Development (NICHD) helping to Kumba was born in Washington, D.C. but spent her develop research initiatives in underresearched formative years in Freetown, Sierra Leone, where she areas, Dr.Ahmadu will take up residence this attended primary school. She returned to the U.S., fall 2010 in Freetown, Sierra Leone, to begin completed high school and began working as a cosme- a writing fellowship funded by the Wenner- tologist before devoting herself to a career in fashion, Gren Foundation in NewYork. as a personal style consultant. Kumba does makeup and styling backstage at fashions shows, pageants and other community events. Her let's-get-real approach to style is clearly for the everyday would-be fashionista. Features Editor & Photographer Contributing Writer ~ Sunju Ahmadu ~ Anthony Abdul Karim Kamara, Jnr. Sunju has a passion for filmmaking and loves travel- Born in Sierra Leone and raised for the most part in ling to West Africa, in particular Sierra Leone, her Makeni,Anthony is currently a resident of Pennsyl- country of origin. In 2007, Sunju produced and di- vania. He attended St. Joseph's University in Penn- rected her first documentary“Bondo:A Journey Into sylvania and is presently the USA Bureau Chief for Kono Womanhood”. She currently resides with her the PatrioticVanguard,a well-known Sierra Leonean family in Washington. DC. e-publication,as well as a senior contributing writer to SiA magazine. Anthony has been a professional writer and journalist for over four years. Beauty Editor ~ Susanne Siemonsen SiA Youth Counselor Susanne was born and raised in NorthWest Germany. ~ Fatoumatta Binta Jallow She has been living in the United States for the past Fatoumatta is a qualified Integrative Counselor 20 years. Susanne is a board certified and licensed Counselor currently pursuing a Diploma in Thera- medical aesthetician and is currently employed at the peutic Counseling inWest Herts College in Bucking- Center for Laser Surgery. Susanne specializes in treat- hamshire, London.As part of her course requirements ing hyperpigmentation in all skin types. Fatou completed extensive personal counselling training in clinical settings and provided counselling services to colleagues. Contributing Writer ~ Mustapha Sesay Graphic Designer ~ Susan Perreault Mustapha is currently the Project Manager for Fi- Susan has a BFA in Graphic Design and Photography nancial Review of the Social Security Administra- and has been in the design industry for over 12 years. tion’s $52 billion Representative Payee Program in Starting out in newspapers then progressing to pack- 22 States. With an MBA from Johns Hopkins Uni- age design and making her latest ascent to art director versity, Mustapha’s commitment and dedication to of a major magazine, Susan is well-rounded and ex- the development of Sierra Leone is evidenced by perienced in the technical, commercial and fine arts the time and energy he contributes to activities aspects of design. She is a global artistic designer who within the community. He is the founder of the clearly has a passion for what she does. Sierra Leone Network and a member of the Albert Academy Alumni Association. Contributing Writer Web Designer ~ Ramatha Njai ~ Amadu Massally A long-time employee of the aerospace industry, Amadu Massally is a Certified Public Accountant Ramatha is responsible for the good deal of graphics (CPA) and Certified Information Systems Auditor and artwork in MSLDC’s promotional materials and SIERRA INTERNATIONAL AFRIQUE (CISA) who is passionate about Sierra Leone's de- website. Though the name sounds Senegambian, velopment and considers himself an activist of real Ramu is a Sierra Leonean Fula through and change in Sierra Leone. through. 4 SiA Summer 2010 SiA Marketing Consultant/ Contributing Writer ~ Cecil John Cecil John qualified as a member of the Royal Institute of British Architects in 1993. He is currently CEO of virtualdeveloper.com, a computer science and software engineering consulting firm. Promotions Consultant, Entertainment Writer ~Mohamed Kosia, MBA Born in the eastern part of Freetown, Mohamed graduated from Howard University with a BS in Management and re- ceived an MBA in Global Management from the University of Phoenix. Mohamed is the well-known and popular CEO of Cool & Cozie Promotions, a marketing and promotions company registered in the Commonwealth ofVirginia.C&C promotes and representsAfrican and Caribbean entertainers, especially Sierra Leonean artists, to the rest of the world. ON THE COVER: Madieu Williams Publisher: Cover Credits PHOTOGRAPHER: Halima Kamara Attn: Subscriptions Manager C&C Marketing and Promotions 5907 Highdale Circle, Suite E Contributing Photographer Alexandria,VA 22310 • Phone:(703)200-6973 ~ Halima Kamara Born in Freetown, Sierra Leone, award-winning photographer, Halima, grew up mostly in Europe Articles, Letters and Press Releases: Articles and letters may be edited for clarity and length and moved to the US in 1997 to complete her and may be published with space providing. Articles and letters submitted to us may not be used in any other publication, printed or online. Submissions will not be returned unless ac- Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing and Strategic Man- companied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. We are not liable for missing articles. agement. She developed a passion for the camera Copyright Information: No part of this publication may be reproduced, by any means, print, at the age of 16 while taking a photography class electronic or other without prior written permission. Acceptance of an advertisement does and has been a professional photographer for a not imply an endorsement by SiA Magazine. SiA Magazine disclaims responsibility for the few years, covering a multitude of events ranging from weddings to statements, either of fact or opinion advanced by the contributors and/or authors. SiA Maga- zine reserves the right to revise or reject any advertisement and only the publication of the ad- fashion shows and award galas. She currently lives in the Adelphi vertisement shall constitute acceptance. SiA Magazine is not responsible in whole or any Maryland area, and has a studio located in Greenbelt, MD. part for any advertisement or typographical error. fashion • music • arts • entertainment • news SiA Sierra international Afrique To Advertise in SiA CALL: 703.200.6973 SiA Summer 2010 5 C o n t e n t s Summer 2010 IN EVERY ISSUE SiAMSLDC NEWS: Natasha Beckley Editorial & Publishing 38 What is she doing now? 4 Team Meet Our Staff FEATURED 6 Contents Summer 2010 Issue Madame Sia Nyama Koroma 40 The First Lady of Sierra Leone Saving 8 Editors Page Womens Lives By Fuambai Amadu 9 Letters to the Editor SiA RELATIONSHIP ADVICE ENTERTAINMENT 42 Ask Fatou The Madieu Williams Story 43 Don’t Ask Zahra 10 By Fuambai Ahmadu Deconstructing Passion Part 2: Shabaka Interview The Art of Selfishness By Cecil John 14 By Fuambai Ahmadu 44 PSquare Concert/SiA Launch YOUR WEDDING PICTURES 16 By Sunju Ahmadu The wedding of: Tribute to Michael Jackson 46 Samantha Archer-Davies to Sahr Bockai Jr. 17 By Mustapha Sesay SPORTS The Emmerson Controversy Sierra Delta 18 His Take, By Mustapha Sesay 48 By Mohamed Kosia The Emmerson Controversy 19 Her Take, By Sunju Ahmadu TRAVEL & CULTURE Nollywood News Travel to Bunce Island 20 Spotlight on Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and Sierra 49 Historical Summary by Joseph Opala (2007) Theater Production By Sunju Ahmadu Write up By Amadu Massally Ma Dengn: 50 Festival Euphoria this December LITERARY CORNER America’s Multicultural Community Exercise Your Mind Welfare to 52 By Anthony Abdul Karim Kamara, Jnr. 22 Millionaire: Heart of a Winner By Sarian Bouma 54 American Paddle By Mohamed Kosia Her Turn II : A Short-story 2010 World Expo: Shanghai, China 24 By Sunjata 55 By Jeneba Daramy CAREER PROFILE AFRO HEALTH & BEAUTY Spotlight on Sierra Leoneans at the National Institutes of Health Facial Care : Facial care for the men of color 56 30 By aesthetician, Suzanne Siemonsen FOCUS ON ASSOCIATIONS Glowing Image Biomed Conference 32 Fashion Basics By
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