Join me for Part II of a conversation with one of my favorite writers and cultural historians, Ade Daramy.

We’re talking about Ade’s life and work, building community for and with Sierra Leoneans in the UK diaspora. I first talked to Ade on our October 29th episode about April 27 1961, and the early years after Independence when under the leadership of Sir Milton Margai, Sierra Leoneans believed excellence and greatness was within reach.

This time we talk about corruption and state decay in the 80s , and their impact on a generation who had dreamt of returning home from the diaspora.

We also talk about Ade’s life as a British civil servant and the things he learned being within earshot of retired British colonial officers on how they stole diamonds from Sierra Leone. We talk about neocolonialism and Sierra Leone’s continued courtship with foreign powers that exert influence over the nation’s leaders.

We talk about the war years, identity national pride, and what makes us optimistic about the future of Sierra Leone

To listen to 'Sweet Salone' by Lady Felicia: https://bit.ly/3gD6l3l

For more information on the work Ade Daramy does:https://bit.ly/3azWqYy