Sierra Leone

‘Artists for Peace’ will see over a dozen well-known Sierra Leonean musicians traveling the length and breath of the country, in a series of organised sensitization concerts aimed at promoting political tolerance and non-violence, in the run-up to election day on 11 August. Popular musicians such as Wahid, Daddy Ish, Cee Jay, Velma and Camouflage are among the line-up for the forthcoming peace rallies. Peace concerts are scheduled to take place at several locations in Freetown, and in the provinces in Makeni, Bo, Kenema and Kono.

According to Velma, one of the lead female artists in the group, “elections are meant to uplift the lives of all citizens. We want to use our voices to encourage people to exercise their civic rights in a peaceful manner and to remain tolerant of each other.”

Resident Representative of UNDP, Victor Angelo commended the spirit of the artists involved in ‘Artists for Peace’. ‘Music is one of the most important resources of Sierra Leone. These young people represent what is best about the country, and the UN is proud to support them so that their message of peace reaches all the citizens of their country.’

A press conference is scheduled for Monday, 23 July, at the Stadium Hostel conference room at 11:00am. The press and civil society are cordially invited.

For further information, please contact:

Mr. Kalilu I. Totangi, Chief National Technical Consultant, National Communications Strategy Project, +232-33-353999/ +232-30-353999