Freetown, Sierra Leone | 13 September 2026
The Director General of the National Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NPRA), Brima Baluwa Koroma, has presented a complete modern musical equipment set, including a 5KVA generator, to renowned cultural artist, Yea Saffie, on behalf of President Julius Maada Bio.
The gesture is in recognition of Yea Saffie and her cultural group’s continued efforts to promote and preserve Sierra Leone’s rich cultural heritage through music and traditional performances.
The presentation fulfils a commitment made by President Bio to the management of the Yea Saffie Cultural Group following the group’s sustained performances and contribution to the promotion of Sierra Leonean culture.
Presenting the equipment, Baluwa Koroma commended Yea Saffie and her team for their dedication, creativity and passion for preserving the country’s cultural heritage.
“Your unique talent and creativity promote our country’s richest values. This equipment should serve as a platform to strengthen your productions and expand your contribution to our cultural identity. I urge the group to uphold teamwork, sincerity and unity to ensure continued growth,” Baluwa Koroma said.
He further urged the group to use the equipment responsibly and strictly for its intended purpose, noting that the support should help strengthen their productions, increase their visibility and broaden their contribution to Sierra Leone’s creative and cultural industry.
Receiving the equipment, Alpha Beratay, Manager of the Yea Saffie Cultural Group, expressed appreciation to President Bio for what he described as a timely and significant gesture of support.
“We are extremely grateful to President Bio for this gift. It has come at an important stage of the group’s development, and it will motivate us to work even harder,” Beratay said.
He added that the new equipment has strengthened the group’s preparedness to continue producing thought-provoking cultural songs that celebrate Sierra Leone’s traditions and contribute to the preservation of the country’s cultural heritage.
The presentation highlights the important role of cultural artists and creative groups in promoting Sierra Leone’s identity, traditions and heritage through music and the wider creative arts industry.
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