AYV News, July 7, 2025
Africa Young Voices (AYV) Television is set to broadcast a compelling five-day documentary series spotlighting the remarkable achievements of winners of the eight editions of the 50 Most Influential Sierra Leonean Women Awards.
Airing on AYV Channel 33 from July 12th to 16th, between 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM, the special documentary will feature the transformative stories of women whose contributions are reshaping Sierra Leone across sectors—from education and justice to agriculture, entrepreneurship, health, governance, and community development.
“The 50 Most Influential Sierra Leonean Women Awards is more than a celebration —
It’s a powerful recognition of women who shape lives, uplift communities, and lead with purpose,” said Edmond Alim B. Fornah, Chairperson of the Awards Committee.
This televised special will chronicle the journeys and impact of awardees of the eight editions of the awards. Through personal interviews, field footage, and testimonials, viewers will witness how these women are advancing progress in classrooms, courtrooms, boardrooms, farms, markets, and villages—quietly but powerfully influencing the nation’s development.
“These are the women shaping the future of Sierra Leone,” Fornah added. “And their influence… is only just beginning.”
The Grand Awards Ceremony and dinner is scheduled for July 18th, 2025, at the prestigious Bintumani Conference Center, Aberdeen, Freetown.
The ceremony will be held under the Distinguished Grand Chief Patronage of Her Excellency Fatoumata Tambajang, Former Vice President of The Gambia, and Her Excellency Fatima Maada Bio, First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone.
This year’s event promises to be both celebratory and symbolic—a convergence of leadership, legacy, and the transformative power of women.
The 50 Most Influential Sierra Leonean Women Awards, was established to recognize and amplify the stories of women making extraordinary contributions to national development, equity, and social impact. Since its inception, the platform has honored over 350 women from diverse fields including public service, civil society, entrepreneurship, healthcare, education, arts, agriculture, and grassroots leadership.
