Thanks for watching.Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, SHARE and definitely drop a COMMENT for me. Xoxo V.G🤗😘😍 SUBSCRIBE HERE ruclips.net/channel/UC2lA5y4dwSyiWMbSj69IINQ Let's also be friends on Instagram instagram.com/virtuegrace/?hl=en You can support my trips on PayPal virtuegraceblog@gmail.com Patreon www.patreon.com/virtuegrace Antoinette's channel ruclips.net/channel/UCyk7h_vYtUDKLwS3UG70-7g Issadink's channel ruclips.net/channel/UCofIpo8oWmiJuJEJjLNdCdw
Sani Abacha st. is dedicated to the late Nigerian head of State. Nigerian soldiers fought our civil war with bravery and gallantry, some of us that witnessed the war as a kid still acknowledged their help.
I'm glad to have learned this part of our history (Sierra Leone and Nigeria). Honestly, I didn't know this before now. I was a child when this happened so I didn't know. And we're not really taught our history as we ought to
Yeah, I'll remember this one for life! I was just a boy, 12 years old. Was during the final battle of our diamond conflict, (our so called civil war) Sani Abacha Street which is formerly known as kissy Street was one of the toughest battle points of that memorable intervention by the joint ECOMOG and Sierra Leone arm forces against the RUF rebels led by Foday Sankoh. ECOMOG, a west African military force, mostly Nigerians. The intervention was led by the Nigerian General Maxwell Kobe with an incredible support from the late president of Nigeria Sani Abacha. (Sani Abacha, what an African pride he really showed to Sierra Leone to help end our conflict.) This is just a little part of the story. As Africans we must continue to lift up and defend each other. Thank you so much for visiting Sierra Leone
You look beautiful with your outfit my beautiful Nigerian Sister 🇳🇬 🙏🏾❤. Thanks for showing us the beauty of Freetown Sierra Leone 🇸🇱. ❤ from Ethiopia 🇪🇹
Tribes is why African is not progressing faster. People vote for men who are from their tribe instead of their capabilities to govern, Tirbes needs to be abandon.
I didn't know much about Sierra Leone before watching this video but it looks like a really interesting place and you do such a great job promoting it. It is really important to love what you do and your enthusiasm for your homeland is really infectious. Hopefully, more people will be able to visit.
@0:29 Issadin K! @0:33 How the name of Sierra Leone came to be @1:39 The Highest Point in Freetown @6:02 Lumley Beach @7:18 Aberdeen Bridge @9:33 Siaka Stevens Stadium @10:21 The Cotton Tree - I have always believed this area should not be open to traffic, and instead, should be the centerpiece to a national garden @10:55 Cotton Tree history by Antoinette - could have been worded better but more or less accurate(formerly enslaved Africans returned to Africa to start a new life and upon their return, the Cotton Tree was the first place they gathered around and prayed/held meetings/etc The tree is VERY old and probably the most significant historical place in Sierra Leone - it is like the USA's Statue of Liberty in some sense) @11:44 National Museum @11:59 Supreme Court of Sierra Leone - probably the most beautiful building in Salone @14:09 Both Sierra Leone and Liberia have STRONG Pan-African roots so you will see that reflected in a lot of the names of streets/buildings in both countries - it is our way to honor and remember the great leaders all throughout Africa(and not just be looking inward all the time) Regarding shopping ,you should checkout 'Big Market'; which is a building where vendors sell their goods @16:28 New City Hall
Africa is god's foot print! Blessed land full of minerals, culture and so much more. Sieraleon is beautiful 😍 and so are the women 😍. That girl with the redtop..
Wow so much memories for me! I'm from Singapore and have visited Freetown twice! Waiting near the big Cotton Tree for my SL friend to pick us up. Btw your dress is amazing! Love it! Not sure if your keen to sell them in Singapore?! I'll be watching you Gal! Keep it up!
Love your outfit, the colours compliment your beauty. Love the capital, very nice place. Seems like that guy wanted to be in your video too lol. Great vlog, thanks for sharing, oh love the beaches.
Great video!! Been waiting for the upload .Nice outfit.Glad you met Antoinette and Issadin K.Hope you get to meet MsAminainspire too; she's a nice youtuber. Looking forward to more interesting videos.
@@africanstoryteller you're so welcome my naija sista.Africa is one big family.. It's inspiring seeing Africa through the lenses of our own, and controlling the narrative.So good to see how you're having a good time with our Salone brother and sister.For me, Nigeria is my second home, and still have cherished memories of that beautiful country.One mama Africa!
It looks like Grace was not a history student during her school days. You and your guides were wonderful special thanks to Antionette. Please like and check the description box
Yes, I wasn't. We had to choose between Government or History so I chose Government and did it excellently, it was my BEST subject. I wish now that we were allowed to do both
Sierra Leone as its name meaning crouching lion in portuguese, was descovered by a portuguese sailor who came to the coast and saw a mountain resembling a crouching lion hence the name. The country speaks creole language which came as a result of intermarriage between freed slaves and locals
Lol, the reason why they have Sani Abacha's road in Sierra Leone, is because of the role he played during their civil war. During the height of their war, all African countries withdrew their armies, except Nigeria. This happened on his watch. We lost a lot of soldiers and dollars in that war. It was well documented. Hence, why most folks from Sierra Leone have soft spots for Nigerians. No word of a lie!!
@@africanstoryteller, okay, cool. Don't get me wrong, I don't rate the man, but he played a significant role in restoring peace to that country. A lot of lot folks from Sierra Leone that well informed knows the efforts he put in.
Brother Wahab Odusola Nigeria did not lose a lot of soldiers or dollars during the war that ravaged a sister nation. Nigeria sacrificed in order to save us. That’s not a loss my brother. I live overseas today but I was there and I witnessed it all. Nigeria saved Sierra Leone from total destruction…and we Sierra Leoneans will remain grateful to Nigeria for ever. I understand your point, but don’t call it a loss when you saved a dying family member….instead you should be proud for doing so….we, Sierra Leoneans, are proud of you 👍….
What I'm seeing in Sierra Leone is the opposite of what is shown in the CNN, BBC and vice. The country looks peaceful and economic activities taking place as normal
What do you mean that Nigeria 🇳🇬 owns Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 you must be out of your mind mate , the reason Sierra Leone has some Nigerians influences are because the slave ships 🚢 that were seized on the jigh sea after the end of slavery were brought into Sierra Leone majority the people on board were of Nigerian descent.
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Done :)
Tenki tenki Grace. You do Freetong well.
What is the name of the young man that you were talking to on top of the mountain and does he have a RUclips channel.
@@johnmooney6862 his name is IssadinK yes he has a RUclips channel by the same name
My God I love you
C'est toujours l'Afrique qui gagne my Africa i love youu you are the Best forever❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I am from the CONGO-BRAZZAVILLE
Sani Abacha st. is dedicated to the late Nigerian head of State. Nigerian soldiers fought our civil war with bravery and gallantry, some of us that witnessed the war as a kid still acknowledged their help.
I'm glad to have learned this part of our history (Sierra Leone and Nigeria). Honestly, I didn't know this before now. I was a child when this happened so I didn't know. And we're not really taught our history as we ought to
That civil war blocked my visit when invited to Sierra Leone. May Peace & Prosperity bless this beautiful country.
Yeah, I'll remember this one for life! I was just a boy, 12 years old. Was during the final battle of our diamond conflict, (our so called civil war) Sani Abacha Street which is formerly known as kissy Street was one of the toughest battle points of that memorable intervention by the joint ECOMOG and Sierra Leone arm forces against the RUF rebels led by Foday Sankoh. ECOMOG, a west African military force, mostly Nigerians. The intervention was led by the Nigerian General Maxwell Kobe with an incredible support from the late president of Nigeria Sani Abacha. (Sani Abacha, what an African pride he really showed to Sierra Leone to help end our conflict.)
This is just a little part of the story. As Africans we must continue to lift up and defend each other.
Thank you so much for visiting Sierra Leone
All of Africa is truly beautiful, and Sierra Leone is no exception, just gorgeous
Absolutely!
You look beautiful with your outfit my beautiful Nigerian Sister 🇳🇬 🙏🏾❤. Thanks for showing us the beauty of Freetown Sierra Leone 🇸🇱.
❤ from Ethiopia 🇪🇹
Thank you. It is my pleasure. Kindly share the video 🤗💗
Bilou how are you Doing hope you are doing great.
Bilou where are you from?
I lived there for some months and enjoyed my time. Lovely and peaceful place
Sierra Leone educate and hosted people from Nigeria.
Serria Leon is very beautiful and a vibrant country
Yes, it is❤️🇸🇱
Both of you speak good English having very beautiful hair style so pleased to see this nice city otherwise entire Africa is very beautiful continent
Freetown is beautiful🇸🇱. Hope to visit someday 🇬🇲😊
To all my fans in Sierra Leone.Spicy Reggae my beautiful people..
I been in Freetown last year and love there too..but will come visiting and spend time with my wife there this year !!
Thanks for showcasing Sierra Leone in a positive way much love
Pleasure is all mine
Very beautiful Freetown (with the very vibrant people) And very beautiful presenter (s)
My best friend is from Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 beautiful place
Natural beauty.... sierra Leone.....we pray for good leader.......we can enjoy more
Africa is bless with so many tribes
Yes
Tribes is why African is not progressing faster. People vote for men who are from their tribe instead of their capabilities to govern, Tirbes needs to be abandon.
Wonderful and informative video!
Honestly sierra is a must visit for me
Sure, you should visit
Yap
Good work guys. Keep showing the world beautiful Africa. My ancestors home. Love from Guyana
I agree
Muah🤗🇸🇱fine gal thanks 4 showing D beauti of our beloved mama salone❤️🇸🇱 luv fr Sl💞
The beach is beautiful and clean
Yes, it is. Stay tuned for a beach video
Nice one visiting Sierra Leone, showing us another country one has very little info about. It's a beautiful country as well.
Pleasure is mine
I like going to top of the mountain, it makes you see the view of the whole city
Yea
Wow this is breathe taking...Sierraleone is beautiful 😍
I didn't know much about Sierra Leone before watching this video but it looks like a really interesting place and you do such a great job promoting it. It is really important to love what you do and your enthusiasm for your homeland is really infectious. Hopefully, more people will be able to visit.
@0:29 Issadin K!
@0:33 How the name of Sierra Leone came to be
@1:39 The Highest Point in Freetown
@6:02 Lumley Beach
@7:18 Aberdeen Bridge
@9:33 Siaka Stevens Stadium
@10:21 The Cotton Tree - I have always believed this area should not be open to traffic, and instead, should be the centerpiece to a national garden
@10:55 Cotton Tree history by Antoinette - could have been worded better but more or less accurate(formerly enslaved Africans returned to Africa to start a new life and upon their return, the Cotton Tree was the first place they gathered around and prayed/held meetings/etc The tree is VERY old and probably the most significant historical place in Sierra Leone - it is like the USA's Statue of Liberty in some sense)
@11:44 National Museum
@11:59 Supreme Court of Sierra Leone - probably the most beautiful building in Salone
@14:09 Both Sierra Leone and Liberia have STRONG Pan-African roots so you will see that reflected in a lot of the names of streets/buildings in both countries - it is our way to honor and remember the great leaders all throughout Africa(and not just be looking inward all the time) Regarding shopping ,you should checkout 'Big Market'; which is a building where vendors sell their goods
@16:28 New City Hall
Thank you for this detailed time stamp
Thanks beautiful that is my beautiful country
Pleasure is mine 🙂❤️
I love your outfit Grace, And I'm enjoying this video. Makes me want to come to Freetown and visit.
Thank you. The goal is to get you to visit sweet 🇸🇱😊
WOW!! Freetown is breathtaking! That view from the mountain is...you can see the entire city🔥🔥🔥
Yes, it it.thank you
Africa is god's foot print! Blessed land full of minerals, culture and so much more. Sieraleon is beautiful 😍 and so are the women 😍. That girl with the redtop..
Beautiful city Freetown
Go to the beaches
Sierra Leone has the most beautiful beaches in West Africa.
Thank you for sharing sister
Good vibes keep it up Virtue Grace
Thanks dealing for your good work
I love my country 🇸🇱🇸🇱🇸🇱❤️💯
Thanks for coming Grace
Smart as usual. Beautiful country, the mountain view is extremely beautiful ,cool breeze ❤❤🙏.
Thank you. You have to experience it to really enjoy it, the camera did not do it justice
Virtue Grace you are slaying some beautiful outfits. 💃🏽👌🏽 Thanks for sharing this beautiful experience. I wish I were there.😍😍
Thank you, I have to rep my mama Africa well😄.
I am watching from South Africa
Great experience from Sierra Leone 🇸🇱check on the food again?
Yes
Wow so much memories for me! I'm from Singapore and have visited Freetown twice! Waiting near the big Cotton Tree for my SL friend to pick us up. Btw your dress is amazing! Love it! Not sure if your keen to sell them in Singapore?! I'll be watching you Gal! Keep it up!
Thank you. Sure, I would. Stay watching 🤗❤️
I've just subscribed to your channel for visiting my country and thanks for coming
Thank you and welcome to my RUclips family 🤗🥰
Amazing scenery from the highest peak. Lots of history in Freetown.
Lovely to see you in Sierra Leone, Virtue Grace! Really enjoying your visits around Africa.
I am already feeling the pull. I hope i was there. Love your beautiful country
I love this! I'm also currently in Sierra Leone doing some exploring after 16 years. I hope to see more videos of Sierra Leone from you❤
Nice! Hope you're having a good time like I'm having.
Yes I am! 😊❤️ I definitely will be showcasing more of Sierra Leone. Thanks ❤️
I’ve been binge watching both of you ladies videos. Lol. I love the energy and I hope to meet people like you both when I come. Thanks for the videos.
@@user-cp5yi8cr5w Aww thanks 😊
🥰🥰this Naija girl is not here to play oooo 🤩
Great video darling 😘🥰🥰
🤣 girl you were 🔥🔥. Thank you for sharing with us the history of our sweet Salone 🇸🇱❤️
@@africanstoryteller You’re always welcome ma’am 😘🥰
🥂to more contents!!
I really love Sierra Leone. Nigeria baby brother.
Welcome
Am a sierra leonian leaving in Nigeria , it's nice place to leave, here now am home sick my beautiful Salone
Love your outfit, the colours compliment your beauty. Love the capital, very nice place. Seems like that guy wanted to be in your video too lol. Great vlog, thanks for sharing, oh love the beaches.
Thank you so much. I really do appreciate 🥰😍. Yea, he wanted to😂
Love the view. The technical installations also serve for radio television and internet as well. Thank you for taking us on your wonderful journey.
Hi Tb Dan 🇸🇱💚
@@doreenonekalit9888 Hi 🙏🤎
Breathtaking view from the mountain and your outfit is lovely
Thank you
1985 to 1987 I been there in Freetown.. I misses too much this beautiful city and beautiful country Sierra Leone..
Sierra Leone is like a Caribbean country !
Love my country Sierra Leone 🇸🇱
My highlight is the collab between you two ladies.
Thank you ❤️🤗
Fourth Bay College is a premiere University in West Africa where many other nations educators got their services from.
We wishing peace ✌🏽 in this beautiful Africa country and stopped the wars of diamond ✊🏿✌🏽
Love the view. Thank you so much Grace.
Pleasure is mine
My brother's wife from Free town... Nice vlog beautiful people, watching from Lagos Nigeria.
My favorite part was seeing almost all of FreeTown from up high 😃
Me too💃
@@africanstoryteller 😃💃🏽
Yes please, I want to see all the beautiful places there. Thank you.
Wow u really supported our Salone RUclipsrs. 🇸🇱🇸🇱🇸🇱
Thanks for showing Freetown. The tour guide is a you tuber too called Issa kd
Pleasure is mine
Your hair & outfits were lovely
Thank you
I love this country my African people ❤
I was distracted by your outfit🔥🔥🔥 all your outfits so far are 10/10
Hahaha, thank you 🤗😍
Great video!! Been waiting for the upload .Nice outfit.Glad you met Antoinette and Issadin K.Hope you get to meet MsAminainspire too; she's a nice youtuber. Looking forward to more interesting videos.
Thank you. I'll try and contact her. Sure, stay tuned
@@africanstoryteller you're so welcome my naija sista.Africa is one big family.. It's inspiring seeing Africa through the lenses of our own, and controlling the narrative.So good to see how you're having a good time with our Salone brother and sister.For me, Nigeria is my second home, and still have cherished memories of that beautiful country.One mama Africa!
Great video, I want to visit from USA
😍🤣
My sister your outfit is so nice. Another great Vlog.
Thank you 💕
Another great vlog, well done Gracie!!
Thank you
It looks like Grace was not a history student during her school days. You and your guides were wonderful special thanks to Antionette. Please like and check the description box
Yes, I wasn't. We had to choose between Government or History so I chose Government and did it excellently, it was my BEST subject. I wish now that we were allowed to do both
@@africanstoryteller That is was a bad pairing from the school. Enjoy your travel.
Freetown is beautiful Sierra Leone
Yes, it is
Hope you will visit Banana Island & Bounce Island
Really nice video land that we love 💘
Why don't you try number 2 Beach it really breathtaking
Yea, you have to love sweet Salone 🇸🇱❤️
Wow. Beautiful!!!
Thank you
Very clean city, I am impressed
Sierra Leone the beautiful land
Vraiment c'est super la Sierra Leone
What is the significance of the canon by the tallest building in Freetown?
I'll ask and get back to you. Thanks for asking
Sierra Leone as its name meaning crouching lion in portuguese, was descovered by a portuguese sailor who came to the coast and saw a mountain resembling a crouching lion hence the name. The country speaks creole language which came as a result of intermarriage between freed slaves and locals
I did nt Knew that Sierra Leon is a country with so many mountain
I didn't know either
Thanks a bunch sister, you make me proud of mama SierraLeone
Two beautiful 😍❤ladies, I like 👍
Thanks virtue Grace.whats the name of Antoinettes channel?
Click on the link in the comment I pinned on the video. It will take you to her channel
Lol, the reason why they have Sani Abacha's road in Sierra Leone, is because of the role he played during their civil war. During the height of their war, all African countries withdrew their armies, except Nigeria. This happened on his watch. We lost a lot of soldiers and dollars in that war. It was well documented. Hence, why most folks from Sierra Leone have soft spots for Nigerians. No word of a lie!!
Awesome! Honestly I didn't know this before now. My surprise was my honesty
Awesome! Honestly I didn't know this before now. My surprise was my honesty
@@africanstoryteller, okay, cool. Don't get me wrong, I don't rate the man, but he played a significant role in restoring peace to that country. A lot of lot folks from Sierra Leone that well informed knows the efforts he put in.
Brother Wahab Odusola Nigeria did not lose a lot of soldiers or dollars during the war that ravaged a sister nation. Nigeria sacrificed in order to save us. That’s not a loss my brother. I live overseas today but I was there and I witnessed it all. Nigeria saved Sierra Leone from total destruction…and we Sierra Leoneans will remain grateful to Nigeria for ever. I understand your point, but don’t call it a loss when you saved a dying family member….instead you should be proud for doing so….we, Sierra Leoneans, are proud of you 👍….
True bro! Nigerians are our brothers
Thank you for exploring and showing maama Africa in a positive way. We're enjoying your channel so Educating thank you!
Pleasure is mine 😊
😍. Looks scenic
Yes
FIRST!🇸🇱💚
Yes💃🤗😍
Fourah Bay College? The towns of Bo and Kanema? Would you visit these places?
Yes, expect it
@@africanstoryteller Thanks i will subscibe grace.
Hello Virtue I enjoyed the vlog alot.
Good job
What I'm seeing in Sierra Leone is the opposite of what is shown in the CNN, BBC and vice. The country looks peaceful and economic activities taking place as normal
Don't believe the lies if those media
Sierra Leone is a warm, wonderful country with beautiful scenery, incredible people and a rich, tremendous history.
Thanks for sharing Sierra Leone, next door neighbor to my country Liberia. Virtue, when are you planning to visit Liberia?
Very soon, would you like to host me? Send me an email virtuegraceblog@gmail.com
M’y kontry 💪🏾🦅Sierra Leone
Cool
Grace do know that Sea coach is been own by Nigerian? You can mek an appointment to interview him.
I know, I'm in talks with them
What do you mean that Nigeria 🇳🇬 owns Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 you must be out of your mind mate , the reason Sierra Leone has some Nigerians influences are because the slave ships 🚢 that were seized on the jigh sea after the end of slavery were brought into Sierra Leone majority the people on board were of Nigerian descent.
@@abbassaquee286 Abbas, don’t be a fool!, I did not see anywhere he mentioned what you are saying!🥺
@@abbassaquee286 He is talking about a sea coach thats all read the comments properly before commenting.
There are many company running the sea coaches the one own by a nigerian runs to guinea says the owner.
Beautiful
Thank you
I’m subscribing