Happy Women's Month!
and if you're not a woman -- happy new month!
Ramadan Mubarak! 🤭
I'm not sure of the statute of limitations for my last wish, but hey -- you haven't heard it from me so leh e lef so.
And to my Christian cousins - wishing you all a blessed Lent!
There are so many overlapping holidays, religious observations and commemorative days in this March! March is a busy gal. And a month full of load shedding...but I won't open that can of worms 🤭
What will you be getting up to this month?
I have a little list to help with that...
Here are 7 things you can do in Freetown this month and ways you can support women this month 😇:
1. Trivia Tuesdays with Inkundla Spaces ❓
Do you like trivia? I sure do - just ask around 🤭
Every month Inkundla Spaces hosts Trivia Tuesdays at Mango Peak!
If you're feeling lucky and just so happen to know useful and some not-so-useful facts, join the trivia fun tonight at:
Date: Tuesday, March 11 2025 (tonight)
Venue: Mango Peak, opposite St. Mary's Supermarket, Hillstation
Time: 7:30pm (Triva starts)
Have fun and make some friends!
2.) Iftar Party 🥘
One thing Ramadan does is bring people together, and what better way to do community than with food?
Organize an Iftar party or attend Iftar!
There are a few women-led and co-woman led businesses organizing iftar events or packages this Ramadan that you can check with:
Nawal's Kitchen: They are co-owned by a mother and two daugthers who make homemade Lebanese, contintental and Sierra Leonean dishes. Their Iftar packages include soup, salad, dessert, main dish and a drink for nLe 350. To order yours: +232 88 242 424
The Kona: Co-owned by a couple are hosting an Iftar Dinner on Friday, March 28 2025 at 7:00pm. It is buffet style for nLe 600. To RSVP: +232 30 103 333
3. Nina's Coffee new location ☕
Any coffee lovers in the house?
Even if you're not a coffee lover, Nina's Coffee cafés across the city will appeal to beverage, dessert and sandwich lovers alike.
In late 2024, Nina's Coffee expanded to the Lumley/Juba area! If you're looking for a pick me up to help with staying up to for Taraweeh prayers or need a dose of caffeine to help ginger you for another night of darkness -- check out Nina's Coffee at Lumley:
Location: at the Leonco Oil petrol station before the Juba bridge on your right coming from Lumley.
...for the love of coffee! ☕
4. Sweet P's Bakery 🧁
Calling all those with a sweet tooth...
If you're looking for freshly baked goods that a rich and decadent then you should definitely indulge with Sweet P's Bakery.
To cupcakes, butterscotch cookies, banana bread -- you name it they have it, and if they don't they can definitely make it. The pictures would make you drool and I am cognizant some reading may be fasting so I'll spare you the pictures hehe.
Get yours at:
Location: 23 Syke Street
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5. Get fitted in Ankara by Dex 👗
I know Eid is still 19 days away, but don't allow your tailor to disappoint you o 🧏🏾♀️ go and sew your outfits now - the Muslim Met Gala is around the corner!
For your bespoke and ready to wear African wear, shop with Ankara By Dex! They have a wide selection of women's, men's and children's clothing that is perfect for your occasion.
Location: Bai Bureh Road, Wellingston Estate - opposite Njala Gate PMB
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6. Time for self-care 🌸
When last did you do self-care? 🤔
If you have to think about it then it's been too long. What are you waiting for? Better hop to it - you know I do NOT play about my self-care. Just last week I got a 90 minutes Swedish massage at the spa 💆🏾♀️. Although nobody's son stepped in and paid - it is WELL. There is God.
So...when last did you do self-care? With The Republic moving mad once again, make sure you find some time to do something just for YOU - whether it's reading a book, going out for a meal, having a beach day or making a cheeky purchase - whatever it is, do it for yourself. 💜
7. Small Giant by Ballanta Academy 🎭
If you're looking for something to do while things are a bit quiet this month - check out the Small Giant production by Ballanta Academy. The Small Giant is a contemporary dance theater piece choreographed by international dance trainer - Harold George.
Date: Thursday, March 13 and Friday, March 14 2025
Venue: Logie Wright Auditorium (Ballanta Academy), 27 Liverpool Street
Time: 7:00 pm
Tickets: nLe 100 and nLe 200
et c'est tout - that's all!
Wishing you a blessed month.
Write to you soon.
xoxo,
Mina Bilkis.
ergo sum cogito
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