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This year I set a resolution to focus on my writing. I thought like many New Year's resolutions that I would abandon it after a month. Writing is my first love. Everyone who knows me intimately knows that if I could, I would just isolate myself and write. No eating, sleeping, just writing. Ok maybe a little eating because I am a foodie.

Telling stories was an outlet for me at a young age. Everything that I couldn't say, but felt deeply went on a page. From the Sierra Leone civil war to displacement and loss of home. I feel stuck sometimes because most of my stories are from a child's point of view.

I challenged myself this year by writing down a list of 100 things that could produce a "no" but all related to writing. This is based off a viral Tiktok trend "1,000 rejections challenge." The idea is that they're rejections not failures. The most you'll get is a "no." So why not? One of my rejections was to submit something to a publication. I did it and I got a yes. For this to be also in a publication founded by a Sierra Leonean means even more to me.

I am grateful to Poda Poda for publishing “Tellam Tenki” and giving it a place among other work that takes storytelling seriously. Seeing poems and stories from writers all over the continent is amazing. This issue is on Omission: "The theme "Omission" examines concepts of erasure, white lies, and conceit." Well done on putting this together 👏🏾 Read the publication here: https://poda-poda.com/issues/omission

#KamakwiePrincess

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Call for Submissions: Poda-Poda Stories! ✨📢

Poda-Poda Stories @podapodastories has opened submissions for its upcoming issue, inviting bold and original work from African writers and storytellers across the globe.

Founded as a platform to spotlight fresh, diverse voices, Poda-Poda @podapodasl seeks fiction, nonfiction, and poetry that capture the pulse of contemporary African life—its complexities, joys, struggles, and dreams.

Writers are encouraged to submit their best work and join a growing community dedicated to amplifying African narratives. 🌍✍🏾

Click the link in bio (www.jaylit.com) to access more literary contents from across the African Literature space.

Like❤️, Comment💬, Share✨and Follow☑️ @jay_literature for more African literary news and opportunities.

#jaylit #podapodastories #callforsubmissions #africanwriters #literarycommunity #storytelling

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Sierra Leoneans and friends of Sierra Leone, it’s time to celebrate and reflect! 🎉

Share your experiences and perspectives on what being Sierra Leonean means to you as we honor and celebrate Sierra Leone Independence Day (April 27th). 🇸🇱

Let’s showcase our pride and unity! DM or email us your photos, videos, or stories and use the hashtag #SALLNKIndependence. 🤝

Tell us what makes you proud of your Sierra Leonean heritage. We’ll feature some of your responses on our page on Independence Day, so don’t miss out! Let’s come together as a community and show our love for Mama Salone.

#SaloneAt63 #LehWiLinkUp #SierraLeoneIndependenceDay #CelebrateSierraLeone #Team232 #SalonePride #ILoveSierraLeone #SierraLeoneans #SierraLeoneansKillingIt #SierraLeone #MamaSalone #LandThatWeLove #IndependenceDay #SaloneTwitter

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📣 Wi jos geh fo shout out wi festival partner dem wan more time! 🎉

Our friends have got goodies for SLACfest-goers!

If you’re subscribed to our newsletter this is old news to you - but for those of you yet to subscribe, what are you waiting for?

🔗 Link in our bio.

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💥 Be in touch with @yacreates if you’d like your very own Sierra Leone puzzle map, originally specially commissioned for #SLACfest2023 in support of this year’s charitable partner, @sicklecelluk 🩸

💥 Reach out to @cnddrinks to claim your discount on drinks

💥 Holler at @tells.trips for a 2024 adventure!

All offers valid until end of November - if you snooze, you lose! 🏖️

#SLACfest2023 #SLACfest #sierraleonenews

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‘The Taste of Home’, the new book by @readersinspired will be out on Saturday 17th June 2023.

Find it on Amazon and all good online retailers.

#bookstagram #childrenillustration #childrensbooks

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For any who may need this #poetry #writingprompts #writingcommunity

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(Uncut, so you can see my Alexia wanting to be center stage haha )

Me looking all proud, here are some readings of poems in my book.

It is available in all big online book stores and soon will be available in in person book stores.

I will be restarting my podcast, first episode comes out on Monday ( link is in bio for existing episodes)

If you like my work and want your own personalised piece, message me.
Dm me for any writing enquiries, I am more than happy to gives tips.

Have a good day, morning, evening and night

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Hi everyone, I am excited to announce that I will be having a book release of my new book “ this soul of mine”. I will be having two events so if you live in Europe, I will be shortly announcing the second date with a time that is more convenient for you.
I am excited to share this amazing day with you all. #booklover #blackauthorsmatter #africanauthors #mentalhealthawareness #bookstagram #booknerd #poetry

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Fambul dɛm una kam jɔyn wi insay di @PodaPodaSL this Friday as we jumpstart Poda-Poda Book Club 🚐📚 with @kamakwie_princess discussing her poetry collection, ‘My Words in Your Pocket’.

#SupportingSaloneContent #podapodastories #bookstagram #africanliterature #africawrites

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The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go. - Dr. Seuss
@ngozicole founder and curator of @podapodasl in @modeobserver Thanks you for making @modeobserver a part of your celebration
Accessories: @fatims.africanshop
Top and trousers: @modeobserver
#feminism #womenrights #modeobserver #Freetown #sierraleonegirlmagic #vogue #sierraleone #vogueitalia#vogueblack #Handmade #bbcfocusonafrica #Essence #fashion #style #beauty #blogger #blackgirlsrock #stylbeblogger #travelblogger #lifestyleblogger #blackgirlmagic #print #summer #retail #Freetown #styleinspo #fashionista #ankara #print #blackisking

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Happy birthday to one of Sierra Leone's finest writers, content curators and feminists @ngozicole founder of @podapodasl. Wishing you all the best on your milestone birthday, and your creative journey.
Can't wait for the release of your bestselling stories, it's only a matter of time...
Thanks you for making @modeobserver a part of your celebration
Dress: @modeobserver
#feminism #womenrights #modeobserver #Freetown #sierraleonegirlmagic #vogue #sierraleone #vogueitalia#vogueblack #Handmade #bbcfocusonafrica #Essence #fashion #style #beauty #blogger #blackgirlsrock #stylbeblogger #travelblogger #lifestyleblogger #blackgirlmagic #print #summer #retail #Freetown #styleinspo #fashionista #ankara #print #blackisking

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