By David Moinina Sengeh
Tens of thousands of people nationwide have gathered, not to mourn, but to celebrate the life of the legendary Sierra Leonean, the late Lansana Sheriff, Steady Bongo.
As we watched his mortal remains sink into a hole 6 feet deep, laying beside her late mother, it all clicked for me. This was his life’s mission. To bring the entire country together; all tribes, religions, sexes, and ages behind one mission: love, unity, peace, and the celebration of the arts.
Walking beside his children and holding hands with his dancers, I felt his presence ever more present. They assured me they would continue making music and touring. That’s what Steady would have wanted anyway.
I met Steady less than a year ago, but it felt like a lifetime. His impact on my life was so profound that I constantly heard his words in my ears. He was a man on a mission, and he ensured it would be completed via every action he took.
Today, I am even more committed to propagating the ideals of Radical Inclusion because that’s our guaranteed way of ensuring that everyone can fully participate in and benefit from the work of government, no matter your background, where they come from, how the look or how much money they have.
Together #WeWillDeliver