From #EndSARS in Nigeria to sexual violence surges in Sierra Leone, Liberia and Zambia, the duo discuss a handful of some of the various social issues occurring concurrently across the continent. 

This episode laments on Africa’s time to demand change amidst being haunted by a colonial and imperial past while proposing possible solutions for the present and future. Listen for more and please share your thoughts 🌍 


Interesting fact: Sierra Leone is home to the second drone corridor in all of Africa. 

Salone proverb: Wata nor dae jomp ol

#AfricaIsTheFuture

Episode 38 - Africa Wants Better, Africa Demands Better, Africa Deserves Better

In this segment of "A Conversation with" Y Square POD had the pleasure to talk to our nation's Minister of Basic and Senior Secondary School Education (BSSSE) -- Dr. David Moinina Sengeh!

Minister Sengeh is also the Chief Innovation Officer (CIO) of the Directorate of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI). In this episode, Minister Sengeh discusses with Y Square POD the strides his team since the enactment of the Free Education policy as well as his on going projects as a member of Government and his personal life as a rapper and fashion life. As a youth himself, Minister Sengeh highlights the challenges faced by young people and shares his vision for Sierra Leone. Check out this episode to know more!

Episode 39: A Conversation with Minister David Moinina Sengeh

In this segment of the "Y Square POD + Friends" series, Walid Joseph (Restaurant Owner) and Ajara Marie (Social Entrepreneur) join Yasmin and Yasmine to discuss tips and tricks for moving/relocating to Salone and navigating everyday life while sharing their individual stories as to what brought them back to Sweet Salone. 

Check out this new episode for more insight on what it means to move or relocate to Sierra Leone.

Disclaimer: The conversations in the Y Square POD + Friends segments are in English, Krio, and sometimes Kringlish. Enjoy! 

Find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @ysquarepod

© Y Square POD

Episode 40 - Relocating To Salone

YSquarePod is co-hosted by Yasmin Metz-Johnson of @yasmin_tells & Yasmine Bilkis Ibrahim of @minabilkis. Two young ladies who have returned to their country of origin (Sierra Leone, West Africa) who now live & work in Freetown (the capital) offering their perspectives on life in Sierra Leone through a millennial lens.

YSquare Podcast