Boii’s ‘Feel Alright’ Video Hits over 1 Million Views on YouTube in Just Three Weeks

Afrobeats and R&B star Boii’s new single, ‘Feel Alright’, has hit 1 million streams on YouTube in just three weeks. This milestone follows her recognition as Spotify’s most-streamed Sierra Leonean female artist for 2024, with 106,000 listeners and 1.78 million streams—a title she secured for the first time after signing with Cribs International record label.

Released on November 15, 2024, ‘Feel Alright’ video continues to enjoy global success. The $20k video was shot in Nigeria.

Boii (real name: Martha Boimanya Fahnbulleh Koroma) also recently performed in London at the Clapham Grand during Drizilik’s show, marking another major achievement in her rising career. The young Sierra Leonean artist debuted with a collaborative single, Never Enough, under KME. Her passion and determination caught the attention of Cribs International CEO, Sho Cole, who has since played a pivotal role in her development.

Model Favour Abiba Turay Among Finalists for Inaugural Miss EcoFest 2024

Favour Abiba Turay, a 22-year-old model, beaut queen, and nursing student at Ernest Bai Koroma University, has emerged as one of the finalists for the Miss EcoFest 2024 contest. The young Sierra Leonean is set to compete against 11 other inspiring contestants for a chance to win a grand prize that includes a fully paid return trip to Dubai and a cash reward of 50,000 Leones. The first runner-up and second runner-up will receive 25,000 and 10,000 Leones, respectively.

The Miss EcoFest contest, a new initiative introduced by the CEO of EcoFest, is set to take place on the festival’s opening night, December 20. The following day, December 21, will feature a DJs and Hypemen competition as part of EcoFest’s diverse lineup. With exciting prizes and a commitment to culture, creativity, and empowerment, the Miss EcoFest contest seeks to highlight Sierra Leonean talent and elevate young women who are passionate about making a positive impact.

Favour, born on April 27, 2003, has built a promising career in modeling and pageantry. She currently holds the title of Miss EBK 2023 and was the first runner-up for Miss Peninsular 2022. Alongside her academic journey in nursing, she has been actively involved with youth initiatives such as the Children’s Forum Network and Africa Working Children and Youth, showcasing her dedication to advocacy and leadership.

As a contestant for Miss EcoFest, Favour joins a distinguished lineup of finalists, including Janet Mumgbah Zizer, Martina Hawa Sulaiman, Theophilia Williams, Theodora Victoria Thompson, Sasah Saran Koroma, Hawa K. Kamara, Aminata Suma, Rosseta Sylvia Dumbuya, Adama Kargbo, Magdalene Kpaka, and Alimatu Sylvia Conteh. Each of these young women impressed the judges during the auditions with their charisma, intelligence, and passion for making a difference.

With just weeks until the pageant night, excitement is building as fans wonder who will take home the Miss EcoFest crown. The competition promises to be fierce, and the anticipation is palpable. As we draw closer to the December festivities, the spotlight is firmly on these inspiring young women who exemplify the spirit of EcoFest: celebrating culture, empowerment, and creativity.

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Whispers of the Sea: Abu’s Hope

By the seaside, where the waves kiss the shore, Anglers cast nets, hoping for more.

Agitation etches lines on Abu’s face, Trawlers loom, giants in this place.

The shining lights of the trawlers, I see from where I stood.

“What catch can I glean from these seas so wide?” He ponders in pain, with hope as his guide.

While I pose for a picture, Abu’s heart prays for the bounty of this land.

The sea lady whispers, a prayer in the wind, For Abu, the fisherman, his boat, and his kin.

Foreign hands have taken my mother’s soul, While we strive, for survival is our goal.

In the land where love meets the working tide, Fishermen cast for a catch to provide.

While the seaweed trouble is gone, anglers face Crowded trawlers, a daunting space.

Preventing their little catch to feed their kin, Left with prayers, their hopes begin.

I am just a storyteller; all I can do is write while Abu prays for a better catch.