{"id":56668,"date":"2026-04-21T14:26:50","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T14:26:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/sierra-leone\/all-news\/chinese-embassy-slaj-awards-winner-of-video-contest"},"modified":"2026-04-21T14:51:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T14:51:11","slug":"chinese-embassy-slaj-awards-winner-of-video-contest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/sierra-leone\/all-news\/chinese-embassy-slaj-awards-winner-of-video-contest","title":{"rendered":"Chinese Embassy SLAJ Awards Winner of Video Contest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Sierra-Leone. <\/strong><\/span><b>Winner of the short video competition, Mariama Khai Fornah, organised in collaboration with the Chinese Embassy in Sierra Leone, has received a prize of ten thousand leones.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The handover ceremony was organised at the Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) headquarters in Freetown, following the awards ceremony held on April 17, 2026, at the Bintumani Hotel under the theme \u201cChina in My Eyes.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The event brought together voices from the media, diplomatic, and creative sectors to celebrate storytelling that bridges cultures and strengthens international relationships.<\/p>\n<p>Fornah is the Chief Executive Officer of Hands of Hope Radio\/Online TV.<\/p>\n<p>With over 50 entries submitted, Fornah achievement speaks to dedication, creativity, and the power of telling authentic stories about cooperation and shared experiences between nations.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Sierra-Leone<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Sierra-Leone. Winner of the short video competition, Mariama Khai Fornah, organised in collaboration with the Chinese Embassy in Sierra Leone, has received a prize of ten thousand leones. 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