Posts filed under 'African Culture'

Meet WeOwnTV youth filmmaker Ibrahim Bangura. Cut from a personal video diary, Ibrahim relives a vivid childhood memory. With captivating oratory skills, Ibrahim describes the day he learned of his grandfather’s work as a priest for a traditional Sierra Leonean religion. This simple story captures a glimpse of the cultural complexity of today’s modern Africa.

Meet WeOwnTV youth filmmaker, Sheku Sheriff. As a former child solider who found an opportunity to escape rebel control, he describes memories of civil war. Having survived the war, Sheku believes the ability to learn is a gift from God. He is committed to learning and making future contributions potentially as a lawyer, journalist and filmmaker. The pride and passion for his culture and country are compelling.