How Sierra Leone Is Using Reggae to Reconnect Africa and the Caribbean
Sierra Leone is using reggae music to strengthen its cultural ties with the Caribbean. The genre, rooted in Jamaica, is
Sierra Leone is using reggae music to strengthen its cultural ties with the Caribbean. The genre, rooted in Jamaica, is
Africa’s biggest reggae festival, the One Nation Reggae Festival, returns to Sierra Leone from 25 to 30 November 2026 for its second edition, bringing together music, culture, heritage and a renewed celebration of the historic connections between Africa and the Caribbean.
The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has brought together some of Sierra Leone’s most passionate young dancers to audition for a chance to perform at the One Nation Reggae Festival while sharing the personal stories and inspirations behind their love for dance.
As part of its commitment to supporting the 2025 Year of Ecotourism campaign, youth empowerment, cultural education, and heritage preservation