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Christopher Vourlias Artists and filmmakers Anna Fitch (“Survivors”) and Banker White (“Sierra Leone’s Refugee All-Stars”) are preparing a multidisciplinary documentary project that they’re pitching this week at the Hot Docs Forum, describing it as a testament to the enduring power of friendship and what we learn from each other in life and after death.“Heaven Through the Backdoor” explores the mystery of death through the unconventional friendship of Fitch and Yolanda Shea – affectionately dubbed “Yo” – two kindred spirits born 49 years apart. Directed by Fitch and White, the film is produced by Heidi Fleisher (“Wake Up on Mars”) and Sara Dosa (“Fire of Love”) for Mirabel Pictures.

Amadou Bakayoko brought an energy to Bolton Wanderers as he came off the bench to grab an important goal for his team in the win over Crewe Alexandra, according to Ian Evatt.

Bolton Wanderers forward Amadou Bakayoko has been rewarded with his recent form in front of goal with a call-up for Sierra Leone and has explained why he feels now is the right time to head on to the international stage.

EXCLUSIVE: Films from Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa and Uganda have been unveiled in the final selection of North American streamer Topic and Statement Films’ program to support, develop and finance projects from female African filmmakers.

Right Said Fred, who took issue with the TV personality’s upcoming trip to the Ukrainian border.Rinder is heading to the area to help the grandparents of his former Strictly Come Dancing partner Oksana Platero find safety.According to the UN, more than one million civilians have fled Ukraine because of the Russian invasion.Earlier this week Rinder, a criminal barrister, shared his plans to fly to Poland, which borders Ukraine. “Right now (Platero’s) grandparents are a week into their struggle to find sanctuary in a safe country,” said Rinder on Twitter.

Hannibal Mejbri becomes the latest Manchester United representative at the Africa Cup of Nations to bow out as Tunisia were beaten by Burkina Faso.

Algeria coach Djamel Belmadi has reacted to a question suggesting Riyad Mahrez didn't perform at his best during their disappointing African Cup of Nations campaign because he was released late by Manchester City.

Riyad Mahrez is heading back to Manchester City sooner than expected after Algeria's shock early exit from the Africa Cup of Nations.

If Algeria's task this week wasn't already crystal clear, the sight of Ghana exiting the Africa Cup of Nations to minnows Comoros on Tuesday will have focussed their minds.

iOS - Android He was sent to Sierra Leone where he became a parish priest in a remote mission station on the island of Bonthe.Father Terry also served to assist the Bishop in the capital city of Freetown. Working with the poor and disadvantaged he was caught in the trauma of the civil war.He was fortunate not to be physically injured while others around him lost their lives.

Spain, and who have not been double-vaccinated, will have to self-isolate at home for 10 days upon their return home.In a boost for holidaymakers, Croatia and Bulgaria will go green, meaning arrivals in Scotland will not have to isolate for 10 days on return regardless of their vaccine status.Hong Kong and Taiwan will also be added to the green list, while the British Virgin Islands will go amber.Cuba, Indonesia, Myanmar and Sierra Leone will be added to the red list, meaning 10 days of

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Loah has announced details of her new single The Body to the Soul.

Former CNN International anchor Isha Sesay has become the first woman to lead the global Black media company OkayMedia. The organization, which includes editorial brands OkayAfrica and Okayplayer (the latter founded by Questlove in 1999), is notable in that it showcases culture across the Black diaspora, making the British-born Sesay, who is of Sierra Leonean descent, an apt choice as CEO.

SAS legend has urged a missing Scots teen to return home to his family. Former special forces hero Big Phil Campion made a heartfelt online appeal for Kai Rae to get in touch with his worried relatives after he disappeared.

The laziness of Jackie Chan’s latest fighting flick becomes obvious right away — when a secret security force called Vanguard heads to Africa to rescue an accountant’s daughter.We cut away from London to a sun-drenched landscape, and the screen reads: “Africa.” Africa is the second-largest continent in the world and contains 54 culturally and geographically distinct countries, from Egypt to Sierra Leone.

Fashion Week for House of Holland and Alexa Chung.

Isha Sesay and Idris Elba have launched The Survivors Solidarity Fund to raise money for survivors of sexual assault in Sierra Leone. The fund was created after the horrific June 17 rape and murder of 5 year oldKadijah Saccoh in the West African country.

A nurse who worked on the frontline of the Ebola outbreak is now leading the fight against coronavirus at the Nightingale North West.

A retired judge will chair the public inquiry into the death of Sheku Bayoh in police custody.

Late T. Rex leader Marc Bolan would have been of a few minds about the band's just-announced Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, according to Gloria Jones, his girlfriend, bandmate and mother of their son, Rolan Feld Bolan.On one hand, Jones tells Billboard from Sierra Leone -- where Rolan established the Marc Bolan School of Music and Film -- "He would have said, 'It's about time!'" before adding with a laugh that she's joking.