I’m incredibly excited and honoured to share some big news with you — I’ve been officially invited by the India High Commission in Sierra Leone to participate in the India Familiarization Tour 2025!
As the Founder and CEO of Salone Messenger, this invitation means a great deal to me personally and professionally. Alongside two amazing fellow content creators — Sarah Kallay, CEO of Sarah Kallay Blog, and Aaron Parker, Editor and Team Lead at Sierra Loaded — I will be representing Sierra Leone on a journey that brings together some of Africa’s most influential digital storytellers.
This all-expenses-paid trip is fully funded by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, through its External Publicity and Public Diplomacy Division and the External Language Media Section. From May 21 to May 29, we’ll be traveling across India, visiting historical landmarks, cultural monuments, and sites of innovation — all while telling stories and building digital bridges between our continents.
We’ll also be joined by creators from Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, DR Congo, Ghana, Liberia, Namibia, Nigeria, São Tomé, South Africa, and Togo — making this a true Pan-African–Indian exchange.
In a conversation I had with Mr. Neeraj K. Saini, Head of Chancery at the Indian High Commission, he expressed deep appreciation for Sierra Leone’s digital creators, saying:
> “The popularity and professionalism of Sierra Leonean social media content creators is commendable. They are doing great work in raising awareness on various important issues.”
He added:
“Our bonding with social media content creators and their familiarization visit to India would strengthen our relations. They may contribute a lot in making local people aware about India and what India is doing for the people of Sierra Leone.”
This trip is not just a visit — it’s a milestone. It’s a chance to explore one of the world’s richest cultures, engage in meaningful exchange, and use our platforms to tell stories that matter. As someone who has always believed in the power of media and storytelling to drive change, this opportunity is both humbling and empowering.
Stay tuned on Salone Messenger and my social media channels as I take you along this unforgettable journey — from the heart of Freetown to the soul of India.