Sallu Kamuskay is a Sierra Leonean communication strategist, fixer, blogger, youth organizer, event manager, spokesperson, and public relations expert. He calls his movement in the media world “The Concierge of Media (COM)”. Sallu’s movement has connections with media experts, media organizations, companies, web developers, and professionals across the world. Sallu Kamuskay’s trade primarily involves negotiating deals and managing social media for professionals, influencers, politicians, media houses, organizations, and companies. He focuses on protecting, promoting, and defending them in the face of cyberbullying.
Hi, I’m Sallu Kamuskay from Sierra Leone
Sallu Kamuskay is a Sierra Leonean Communication Strategist, Fixer, Blogger, Youth Organizer, Event Manager, Spokesperson and Public Relations Expert. Sallu calls his movement in the media world - 'The Concierge of Media' (COM). Sallu’s movement has connections with Media Experts, Media Organizations, Companies, Web Developers and Professionals across the world. Sallu Kamuskay’s movement primarily involves in negotiating deals and managing social media for Professionals, Influencers, Politicians, Media Houses, Organizations and Companies. He focuses on protecting, promoting, and defending them in the face of cyber-bullying.
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My Portfolio
Blogger
Sallu Kamuskay writes regularly for online journal or website and is the founder of Salone Messenger, a global multimedia and public relations firm based in Sierra Leone. kamuskay is expert in profiling people, human interest stories and some times political stories
Youth Organizer
Sallu Kamuskay is expert in Designing and organizing youth programs and activities to increase youth participation in national building.
Event Manager
Sallu has over 9 years of experience in youth engagement, inclusion, and coordination both at local and global levels, giving voice to young people and engaging young people to build a better world. He has served as coordinator for the Wave Alliance which brought together youth-led organizations who attended an international training in South Africa organized by the International Organization – Waves for Change
Spokesperson
Sallu is currently the focal point and face of Africa’s Faces Social media platform which is a global Social media platform that brings together people from across the world to share their moments, connect, share videos, and interact with friends giving more preference to excluded continents like Africa.
Public relations expert
Sallu Kamuskay is Public relations specialist who create and maintain a positive public image for the individuals, groups, and organizations Kamuskay is good at crafting media releases and develop social media programs to shape public perception of his clients and to increase awareness of his client's work and goals. Sallu Kamuskay has relationships with several media houses in and outside Sierra Leone
Fixer: Concierge Of Media
The Concierge of Media (COM)" is what Sallu Kamuskay calls his movement in the media world. His trade primarily involves negotiating deals for and between professionals, influencers, politicians, web developers, media houses, organizations and companies. He focuses on protecting, promoting, and defending them in the face of cyberbullying.
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Sr. Software Engineer
Google Out Tech - (2017 - Present)Google’s hiring process is an important part of our culture. Googlers care deeply about their teams and the people who make them up.
Web Developer & Trainer
Apple Developer Team - (2012 - 2016)A popular destination with a growing number of highly qualified homegrown graduates, it's true that securing a role in Malaysia isn't easy.
Front-end Developer
Nike - (2020 - 2011)The India economy has grown strongly over recent years, having transformed itself from a producer and innovation-based economy.
Trainer Experience
Gym Instructor
Rainbow Gym Center (2015 - 2020)The training provided by universities in order to prepare people to work in various sectors of the economy or areas of culture.
Web Developer and Instructor
SuperKing College (2010 - 2014)Higher education is tertiary education leading to award of an academic degree. Higher education, also called post-secondary education.
School Teacher
Kingstar Secondary School (2001 - 2010)Secondary education or post-primary education covers two phases on the International Standard Classification of Education scale.
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Personal Portfolio April Fools
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Testimonial
Foday Issadin Kamara
Managing Director Spark Media & YoutuberManaging My Issadin K Youtube Chanel and Spark Media promotion
Sep 4, 2023It has been an amazing experience working with Sallu Kamuskay, he has always delivered in putting my scripts and organising my contents together, Sallu is calm and has always proved productive, helpful and supportive.
Anaya Kamara
CEO-Anaya Hair and Beauty Award WinnerWriting and Publication on local news papers in Sierra Leone
I am so humbled and honoured to have worked with Sallu Kamuskay in getting my story in all big local media houses in the country. He is the best
FrikQuenci
SingerPromoting my songs in Sierra Leone
Sallu Kamuskay has been effective in promoting my craft in Sierra Leone and beyond by ensuring that my songs are played across the radio stations in Sierra Leone and Nigeria.
Ishmael Brima Koroma
Neeks Fashion CEOMedia Relations
Working with you as a public relations strategy has been a game-changer for my business. Your expertise, dedication, and strategic approach have significantly elevated brand brand's presence and reputation. Mr Sallu Kamuskay has a deep understanding of media relations and a keen eye for identifying valuable opportunities also your proactive communication and tailored PR campaigns have yielded tangible results, and we've seen a noticeable impact on our business growth. I highly recommend Mr Sallu Kamuskay to any organization looking to take their PR efforts to the next level.
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My Experience at the BBC Media Action Training on Tackling Mis-/Disinformation and Hate Speech
In November last year in Zambia, I met Rehobot Ayalew, an independent fact-checker and consultant, at the launch of the DCN Africa where participated on a panel discussion on “How Tradition and Innovation Influence African Storytelling in the Digital Age organized by the Digital Communication Network (DCN) Global and World Learning . Rehobot Ayalew is big on fact-checking and had once visited my country to train journalists on fact-checking ahead of the 2023 elections. I had the opportunity to meet and interact with Rehobot in Zambia, where she gave a talk on fact-checking while hosting a session on fact-checking and mental health. I was humbled and honored to have come across Rehobot and learned a lot during those few days.
Few days ago, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in a first phase of four-day in-person training organized by BBC Media Action Sierra Leone. This initiative, in partnership with UNDP Sierra Leone, the United Nations Peace-Building Fund, and the Governments of Ireland, Canada, Iceland, and the European Union, brought together 25 journalists, bloggers, and social media influencers from across the country to train us on tackling mis-/disinformation and hate speech with a total of 18 days training with 8 days in person and remaining remote training.
The training was led by Lazar Covs, an investigative journalist and trainer from BBC Media Action Serbia. His expertise and passion for combating misinformation were evident from the very first session. Lazar’s engaging teaching style and real-world examples made the complex topic of misinformation more accessible and actionable for all of us while providing us with online tools.
Held at the Family Kingdom along Beach Road, the training was the first phase of a two-phase fellowship. This phase focused on in-person sessions, while the second phase will also focus on three days in-person and online training. In October, Another 35 journalists and influncers will be train.
Throughout the training, we were taught how to identify, analyze, and counteract false information. The sessions were interactive, with plenty of group discussions, practical exercises, and case studies that kept us all engaged and eager to learn more.
Edward Benjamin Kargbo, the Country Director at BBC Media Action Sierra Leone, introduced fellows to the intense fellowship training program on the first day, stating its importance to journalists, bloggers, and social media influencers. In his welcome speech, he emphasized that BBC Media Action recognizes the role that the media, influencers, and bloggers play in the country. He added that this training is intended to empower journalists and bloggers in the country. “We are hoping that at the end of this training program, we will have some sort of impact multiplier effect on the media landscape and the communities you serve.”
Mr. Kargbo also noted that this training is the first program to bring together journalists, bloggers, and social media influencers in the same room.
Sagar Adhikari, the iVerify Specialist (Media and Digital Communications) at UNDP Sierra Leone reiterated the importance of the training expressing his excitement for the partnership with the BBC Media Action to train journalists, bloggers and social media influencers in Sierra Leone. “Misinformation remains a challenge even after the elections, which is why we continue supporting the media literacy programme under the iVerify initiative. These will equip journalists and social media influencers with the skills to fact-check and share accurate information, fostering a more informed and resilient society in Sierra Leone” He added.
Journalists from AYV, Awoko Newspaper, The Calabash Newspaper, fact-checkers, Politico, bloggers, and influencers benefited from the training.
Abass Sesay, AYV Regional Bureau Chief from Makeni, expressed his excitement for the training, noting that it has further empowered him as a journalist to investigate stories. “The training is not only educative for my work as a journalist but also inspires me as it gives me the urge to go beyond normal news coverage and reporting,” he said, adding that he will ensure the lessons learned are shared with his colleagues in Makeni.
Mabinty M Kamara, Editor at Politico, spoke about how this training impacted her life as a print journalist. She expressed that the training led by Lazar Covs has opened her eyes to tools available online for investigative reporting. “I have been exposed to more advanced forensic fact-checking tools and search engines,” she added.
Ophaniel Goofing, Iverify Coordinator, while speaking on the importance of the training to him as a fact-checker, noted that the training is important to journalists and fact-checkers as it helps them embrace the developing trends in modern journalism to fact-check stories. “ICT is developing at a rapid pace, and the only way to keep abreast of the latest developments and trends is through training like this,” he said.
Social media influencer and owner of the Hawanatu Konneh blog expressed her excitement about the training. She added that the training has further empowered her with tools that she will use to fact-check stories before posting online. “The training entails a lot of details when it comes to fact-checking and media literacy, especially making sure everything is in place and correct before posting news,” she said.
Lawrence Williams, Publisher and Managing Editor of Freetown Post, said that the training empowered him in his career and also gave him an opportunity to learn new tools. “It’s exposed me to more sophisticated tools and methods used in fact-checking, but I must admit that it’ll take some time for me to master them,” he said.
The training aims to enhance participants’ understanding of fact-checking and the use of open-source intelligence. Key objectives included debunking fake identities, exploring photo forensics in the age of AI, examining non-standard fact-checking methods, utilizing domain tools for media reporting verification, and familiarizing participants with tools to assess crowd sizes.
The Power of Technology: Meeting DCN Global’s Communications Director, Marianna Tanagia, in Zambia.
The featured image used in this blog, featuring Marianna Tanagia and me, was taken at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Zambia after the first day of the DCN Africa Launch. Marianna Tanagia serves as the Communications Director at DCN Global.
Upon my arrival a few months ago from a trip to Zambia for the DCN Africa launch, I made a commitment to write blogs sharing my experiences about all the amazing people I have met while in Zambia. A few weeks later, I wrote about several individuals, including Cameron Evers, a Senior Analyst for Sub-Saharan Africa at Emergent Risk International (ERI) from the USA; Gifty Tracy Aminu, a journalist from Ghana; and Dimitris Dimitriadis, a renowned Greek keynote speaker, futurist, and expert in designing companies for the future, Rehobot Ayalew, renowned Fact-Checker from Ethiopia and Judith Ogutu, a seasoned Kenyan strategic communications professional
The truth is, every day of my life involves checking my emails and messages on social media. I receive tons of emails and messages from people I know, as well as from those I do not know—some of whom turn out to be scammers. As a friend once told me, “Technology and social media have exposed us to more dangers than they have brought us together.” While I agree with her assessment, I also recognize that technology and social media offer us choices. It’s akin to navigating between heaven and hell—the decision is always ours to make. Fortunately, there are plenty of guides and materials available online that can help us verify information before clicking on links, signing up for platforms, or making payments using our cards. Technology and social media are all about possibilities, and that’s something I’ve always believed in.
On September 12, 2023, I received an email from Marianna Tanagia, the Communications Director at DCN Global, extending an invitation to participate in the launch of DCN Africa in Zambia. Her email stated, “I’m writing to invite you to speak and/or run a workshop at our upcoming event entitled ‘Harnessing the Digital Revolution: Fostering Resilience and Development’ in Lusaka, Zambia, on November 7-9, 2023.” Initially, I hesitated, wondering if it might be a scam. However, my gut feeling urged me to express interest and explore further. Simultaneously, I conducted background checks on DCN Global.
Interestingly, this wasn’t my first encounter with DCN Global. Back on May 12, 2021, I participated as a guest in an online interview discussing “Citizen Journalism in Africa”, alongside renowned journalists from Kenya and the Zimbabwe Democratic Republic of Congo. During that engaging conversation, we explored how African citizens could contribute to raising awareness. My involvement in that interview was facilitated by a friend—the Co-founder and Communications Director at Mobile Journalism Africa.
Given the numerous online publications and their successful launches in Asia, America, and other parts of the world, I felt confident about engaging further with DCN Global to arrange my travel.
However, due to the considerable distance I needed to cover—from Sierra Leone to Zambia (a flight lasting over 20 hours)—I had to be among the first speakers to depart. Unfortunately, circumstances beyond my control caused me to be part of the last batch of arrivals. The Asky Airlines flight from Sierra Leone, which was supposed to connect me to Emirates via Ghana to Dubai, encountered delays due to technical issues, resulting in a late departure.
Marianna Tanagia and the rest of the team were with me every step of the way—concerned, checking on me, and making sure that another booking would be arranged. They remained by my side until I arrived in Zambia.
Upon reaching Zambia, a car picked me up from the airport and took me to the Radisson Blu hotel. There, I had the pleasure of meeting Marianna Tanagia, the Communications Director for DCN Africa. My presence in Zambia for the launch of DCN Africa was largely due to her exceptional work.
Maria-Anna Tanagia is a journalist, working as a communication and content specialist as well as head of communication for the last 20 years. She holds a degree in Journalism and a Master’s in Journalism and New Media from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. As part of her master’s thesis, she created the online magazine “Publishit”, inspired by citizen journalism, which was awarded by Regional Media Greece (Bronze Award “Best Column”, 2017). She is the Communications Director of the Digital Communication Network Global, a vibrant community of digital professionals and emerging leaders from around the world dedicated to addressing the challenges to democracy through innovative solutions.
She also works as an adult educator and facilitator of journalism and social media workshops (with a focus on digital campaigns for social good). She was included in the list of 50 young (under forty) disruptors of Northern Greece.
After checking in at the hotel, there was already a session going on at the hall. I rushed to the hall and as I entered, I could see beautiful faces seated. People from over 40 countries, 25 of which are African countries represented at the event.
5 ways to make money online in Sierra Leone
In this article, I have put together five ways you can use to make money in Sierra Leone online. I’ll share five proven methods that I have used and that you can use to make money online. Whether you’re looking to start a side hustle or a full-time business, these methods can help you achieve your financial goals. From freelancing to blogging, there are plenty of opportunities to earn money online in Sierra Leone. So, let’s dive in and explore the possibilities
1. Become an Influencer: You can become a social media influencer by building a healthy following within a specific industry on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Once you have a community, you can make money by charging for sponsored posts, selling your photos, adding affiliate links in your bio, creating your own online store, or even appearing at events
2. Start a YouTube Channel: You can create a YouTube channel for almost anything, from reviewing products and teaching to pranking and streaming video games. Once you figure out your niche, create your channel and your first video. Observe how people respond to it and create more appealing videos for your target audience. You should dedicate some extra time to building your social media presence to attract enough subscribers to apply for monetization.
3. Sell Products online
Afrikonet eCommerce is a leading platform and application in Sierra Leone that facilitates the buying and selling of products and services online. You can use this platform to sell your products online and make money. To get started, create an account on the Afrikonet website http://afrikonet.sl Once you have an account, you can list your products, set your prices, and start selling. Payment to buy products on Afrikonet can be done throug card, orange or Afrimoney Afrikonet also offers drone services, ICT services, and renewable energy solutions
1. Blogging: Blogging is an act of posting content on the blog. You need some time to create a blog and make a very good sum of money. You want a bit of investment (domain cost and website hosting cost) to create and maintain a blog 2.
2. Freelancing: You can offer your services as a freelancer on platforms like Upwork, Fiverr, and Freelancer. You can offer services like writing, graphic design, web development, and more. You can set your own rates and work on projects that interest you
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Sallu Kamuskay
Blogger | Influencer | FixerSallu Kamuskay is a Sierra Leonean communication strategist, fixer, blogger, youth organizer, event manager, spokesperson, and public relations expert. He calls his movement in the media world “The Concierge of Media (COM)”
Phone: +23276855880 Email: sallukamuskay@gmail.com