Chief Minister Sengeh Honors Veteran Folk Singer Amie Kallon With Vehicle

Chief Minister Dr David Moinina Sengeh has presented a vehicle and food items to legendary Sierra Leonean folk singer Amie Kallon, in recognition of her decades-long contribution to the country’s music, arts, and cultural heritage.

In a post shared publicly, the Chief Minister described Amie Kallon as a national cultural icon who has performed for Sierra Leone since 1961. He recounted meeting the veteran musician during a recent visit to Bunumbu, where he later learned that she had suffered a fall while riding on the back of a motorbike.

Expressing concern for her safety and wellbeing, Dr Sengeh said elders and cultural legends such as Amie Kallon should not be exposed to such risks. He explained that he subsequently invited her for a visit and surprised her with a vehicle to support her mobility and day-to-day needs.

In addition to the vehicle, the Chief Minister also presented food items as Christmas support. These included bags of rice and onions, boxes of Maggi seasoning, and gallons of cooking oil.

Amie Kallon is widely regarded as one of Sierra Leone’s most influential traditional musicians. During the country’s civil war between 1991 and 2002, she was among the few artists who continued to produce music and publicly speak against rebel violence.

Her work is deeply rooted in traditional Mende music, performed in local language and cultural style.

With a career spanning more than six decades, Amie Kallon has recorded and performed numerous popular folk songs and remains a symbol of resilience, cultural preservation, and national pride in Sierra Leone.

The presentation was made during a visit arranged by the Chief Minister, in recognition of her enduring contribution to Sierra Leone’s cultural identity.