Africa Is a Country

Sierra Leone's WeOwnTv

Sierra Leone's WeOwnTv

By
Anni Lyngskaer

WeOwnTv is a nonprofit organization that works with film as a tool for social change. It was co-founded by the American filmmaker Banker White and Sierra Leonean musician Black Nature.

During a visit to San Francisco in March, I interviewed the two co-founders, while they were working on new songs and film projects. Check out the interview with Black Nature and learn more about WeOwnTv and hear a exclusive private performance by Black Nature. Unfortunately, the sun was setting while the interview took place, so some of the footage is a little too dark.

* Meanwhile, WeOwnTv are working on a new film project about 50 years of independence in Sierra Leone. They have started a Kickstarter project and they have almost reached their goal. You have until Wednesday to support the project.

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