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Beyond Basketball Launches in Sierra Leone with Focus on Youth, Basketball and Community Impact
On Wednesday, 6 May 2026, Beyond Basketball officially launched in Freetown, bringing together players, coaches, federation officials, educators, and supporters from across Sierra Leone’s basketball community. The initiative, founded by former Sierra Leone national player Oladipipo “Pipo” Robbin-Coker, aims to use basketball as a platform for youth development, mentorship, education, and community support. The launch event introduced the organisation’s long-term plans to improve access to the sport while creating opportunities for young people on and off the court. Held over the course of one hour and fifteen minutes, the programme combined formal presentations, stakeholder remarks, symbolic activities, and networking sessions that reflected both the growth of basketball in Sierra Leone and the…
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Why Some Brilliant Ideas Die Quietly (And What They Still Teach You)
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DO WHAT YOU LOVE
Growing up as the daughter of a teacher I had no interest in the profession. In fact I wondered how anyone could stomach so much activity, noise and energy in one space. At that time teaching was the last career option that I would choose. Nevertheless I loved books and reading, instructing and taking charge.I found every opportunity to babysit for families and to help in informal school settings. My Mama loved her profession but I did not see it bring any material rewards for her. She was overworked with minimal pay that was nearly always delayed. The system did not reward it’s teachers neither were they appreciated for investing…
