Sierra Leone's First Lady, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio has signed the Book of Condolence at the Civic Laying Ceremony for Mr. Lansana Sheriff, Popularly Known as ???????????????????????? ????????????????????, musical legend and cultural hero. Steady Bongo will be laid to rest on Monday, 23rd December, 2024, at 1:30 PM in Bombohun, Jawe Chiefdom, Kailahun District. Family, friends, and sympathisers from across the world are honouring the life and legacy of the great Steady Bongo - a Sierra Leonean icon, music legend and cultural hero whose music and spirit will live on forever. For reliable news coverage and updates, stay tuned to AYV Media. AYV Radio 101.7 FM, AYV TV Ch 33, AYV TV Ch 34, AYV DStv Ch 399 across Africa, and AYV International.

"This will be the first time in Sierra Leone that we are closing the waters for the external Fisheries sector. The close season for 2025 in February will be 28 days. So the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources has launched an initiative to appeal to the Country, Stakeholders and our development partners both in Sierra Leone and Abroad, to make sure that fish will be available during that closing period." Sheku Sei, Director of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources. speaking on the implementation of the first ever close of water for the Fisheries and Marine Resources during an interview with AYV Wake Up Sierra Leone. For reliable news coverage, updates, and entertainment, stay tuned to AYV Media. More stories, visit the AYV News website. ???? AYV Radio 101.7 FM, AYV TV Ch 33, AYV TV Ch 34, AYV DStv Ch 399 across Africa, and AYV International.

"Disaster as we all know is a key mega trend globally. So we now have an MOU with the Natoinal Disaster Management(NDA) to look at flood mitigation every year." James Riak, Country Director-GOAL Sierra Leone. speaking on the issue of Natoinal Disasters in Sierra Leone during an interview with AYV Wake Up Sierra Leone. For reliable news coverage, updates, and entertainment, stay tuned to AYV Media. More stories, visit the AYV News website. ???? AYV Radio 101.7 FM, AYV TV Ch 33, AYV TV Ch 34, AYV DStv Ch 399 across Africa, and AYV International.

"Kao is my younger brother and I love him. Social media can have a way of turning people against each other but Kao is a brother who has been consistent in the music industry and I respect him." Jimmy B, a legend in the entertainment industry, speaking at the candle night of the late legend Lansana Sheriff (Steady Bongo). For reliable news coverage, updates, and entertainment, stay tuned to AYV Media. More stories, visit the AYV News website. ???? AYV Radio 101.7 FM, AYV TV Ch 33, AYV TV Ch 34, AYV DStv Ch 399 across Africa, and AYV International.

"Steady Bongo was a true legend and a hero who mentored lots of us in the music industry. This vigil tonight is held in his memory and whatever we raise from here tonight will go directly to his wife and children. The show will feature tributes and acts from lots of entertainers and personalities who have interacted with him before". Amara Denis Turay (Kao Denero), Entertainment and Investment Ambassador, Sierra Leone, speaking at the Sierra Leone Music Industry’s Candlelight Vigil and Tribute for the late Lansana Sheriff (Steady Bongo) held at the Gigibonta Car Park, Lumley Beach. For reliable news coverage, updates, and entertainment, stay tuned to AYV Media. More stories, visit the AYV News website. ???? AYV Radio 101.7 FM, AYV TV Ch 33, AYV TV Ch 34, AYV DStv Ch 399 across Africa, and AYV International.

"Steady Bongo is like a big brother to me. Together we worked to change the narratives of war in people's minds. Steady contributed to the peace we're enjoying today. Steady has been the most consistent artist in Sierra Leone. We will surely miss him". Jimmy Bangura (Jimmy B), speaking at the Sierra Leone Music Industry’s Candlelight Vigil and Tribute for the late Lansana Sheriff (Steady Bongo), ongoing at the Gigibonta Car Park, Lumley Beach. For reliable news coverage, updates, and entertainment, stay tuned to AYV Media. More stories, visit the AYV News website. ???? AYV Radio 101.7 FM, AYV TV Ch 33, AYV TV Ch 34, AYV DStv Ch 399 across Africa, and AYV International.

“When we talk about financial inclusion, on our Afrimoney side, we have reduced 3 hours to one minute. In the past, if you want to make a payment or cash out a cheque, you go to the bank, stock in traffic, stand in a long queues and spend lots of money on transportation. But with the financial inclusion that were doing, you can do that from the comfort of your house”. Shadi Gerjawi, Managing Director of Africell Sierra Leone, at the National Salone Civil Festival 2024 held at Youyi building in Freetown on 12th December, 2024. For reliable news coverage, updates, and entertainment, stay tuned to AYV Media. More stories, visit the AYV News website. ???? AYV Radio 101.7 FM, AYV TV Ch 33, AYV TV Ch 34, AYV DStv Ch 399 across Africa, and AYV International.

"A lot of things have happened around the world that clearly shows us that we should not depend on others for our feeding. So the President brought "Feed Salone" to feed Sierra Leone." Minister of Agriculture, Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka, at the National Salone Civil Festival 2024 held at the Youyi building in Freetown on 12th December 2024. For reliable news coverage, updates, and entertainment, stay tuned to AYV Media. More stories, visit the AYV News website. ???? AYV Radio 101.7 FM, AYV TV Ch 33, AYV TV Ch 34, AYV DStv Ch 399 across Africa, and AYV International.

"There are twenty indicators in every sector, and these indicators were not established by the American government, they were established by different international bodies. So because we successfully passed these indicators, the American government gave us $480million to spend on energy." Sierra Leone's Vice President, Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, at the National Salone Civil Festival 2024 held at the Youyi building in Freetown on 12th December, 2024. For reliable news coverage, updates, and entertainment, stay tuned to AYV Media. More stories, visit the AYV News website. ???? AYV Radio 101.7 FM, AYV TV Ch 33, AYV TV Ch 34, AYV DStv Ch 399 across Africa, and AYV International.

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"Over the years we have weathered so many storms that have tested the very fabric of our nation, yet, through our unity and strong resolve, we emerge stronger. A clear testament of our collective strength." Sierra Leone's President Dr. Julius Maada Bio, at the National Salone Civil Festival 2024 held at Youyi building in Freetown on 11th December, 2024. For reliable news coverage, updates, and entertainment, stay tuned to AYV Media. More stories, visit the AYV News website. ???? AYV Radio 101.7 FM, AYV TV Ch 33, AYV TV Ch 34, AYV DStv Ch 399 across Africa, and AYV International.

"Over the years we have weathered so many storms that have tested the very fabric of our nation, yet, through our unity and strong resolve, we emerge stronger. A clear testament of our collective strength." Sierra Leone's President Dr. Julius Maada Bio, at the National Salone Civil Festival 2024 held at Youyi building in Freetown on 11th December, 2024. For reliable news coverage, updates, and entertainment, stay tuned to AYV Media. More stories, visit the AYV News website. ???? AYV Radio 101.7 FM, AYV TV Ch 33, AYV TV Ch 34, AYV DStv Ch 399 across Africa, and AYV International.

Highlights from Day One of the National Salone Civic Festival’s entertainment session at Miatta Conference Center in Freetown, featuring top local singers and acts, including Hip Hop rapper David Moinina Sengeh, doubling as the country’s Chief Minister and others. The Festival seeks to bring the government closer to the people by creating a platform for Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) including the Offices of the President, Vice President, First Lady and Chief Minister to interface with citizens on the status of the government’s Big Five agenda in the past one year. For reliable news coverage, updates, and entertainment, stay tuned to AYV Media. More stories, visit the AYV News website. ???? AYV Radio 101.7 FM, AYV TV Ch 33, AYV TV Ch 34, AYV DStv Ch 399 across Africa, and AYV International.

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"Civic education is not a classroom syllabus, civic education is changing the mindset of our people to make them understand what it takes to love themselves and the country." Sierra Leone's First Lady Dr. Fatima Maada Bio, at the National Salone Civil Festival 2024 held at Youyi building in Freetown on 11th December, 2024. For reliable news coverage, updates, and entertainment, stay tuned to AYV Media. More stories, visit the AYV News website. ???? AYV Radio 101.7 FM, AYV TV Ch 33, AYV TV Ch 34, AYV DStv Ch 399 across Africa, and AYV International.

"Protests are generally universal principles. From 2017 to present day there have been over 800 protests the world over,but for us in Sierra Leone it's a dicey situation because the government has consistently denied citizens the opportunity to peaceful protest". Lawrence Williams. Media and Political Analyst speaks on issues of citizens' right to protest during an interview with AYV Wake Up Sierra Leone. For reliable news coverage, updates, and entertainment, stay tuned to AYV Media. More stories, visit the AYV News website. ???? AYV Radio 101.7 FM, AYV TV Ch 33, AYV TV Ch 34, AYV DStv Ch 399 across Africa, and AYV International.

"We as a commission don't just wait until complaints come to us. We act on complaints where ever we see them, whether on paper,social media or what a view" Richard Tamba M'Bayo. Director of Education, Communication and Training-Human Rights Commission speaks on the actions of the Human rights commission on complaints of Human rights violation during an interview with AYV Wake Up Sierra Leone. For reliable news coverage, updates, and entertainment, stay tuned to AYV Media. More stories, visit the AYV News website. ???? AYV Radio 101.7 FM, AYV TV Ch 33, AYV TV Ch 34, AYV DStv Ch 399 across Africa, and AYV International.

"If someone collects waste as a source of income and dumps it in the middle of the street or into the water, should we support that? You pay your property rates and local tax—so is it right for someone to say their revenue comes from collecting waste only to dispose of it improperly? No, it's not right."  Freetown Mayor Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr speaks passionately about waste management during an interview on AYV Wake Up Sierra Leone. She emphasizes the importance of proper waste disposal and calls for collective responsibility in keeping the city clean. For reliable news coverage, updates, and entertainment, stay tuned to AYV Media. More stories, visit the AYV News website. ???? AYV Radio 101.7 FM, AYV TV Ch 33, AYV TV Ch 34, AYV DStv Ch 399 across Africa, and AYV International.