African Minerals boost East vs. West musical competition
One of the leading mineral companies in Sierra Leone, African Minerals, on the 5th April 2010 supported the famous known East vs. West musical competition organized by Original Talent Bring Supremacy (OTBS) held at the National Stadium Main Bowl in Freetown. The musical competition attracted over 25,000 spectators and numerous eminent personalities such as the Logistic Manager of African Minerals Musa Bangura, D J Box, Director of Attitudinal and Behavioral Change Mr. Philip Conteh, and a host of other musical promoters in the country.
Speaking on behalf of African Minerals, the Corporate Manager Mr. Mustapha Kamara revealed that as one of the leading mineral companies in the country they thought it fit to involve their hands of assistance to the youthful population in the country as part of their corporate social responsibilities, adding that as a company they are ready to support the youth in this country in diverse ways, not only in providing jobs for them but also to make them feel loved and belonging in the society. Â He however commended OTBS for coming up with such a yearly musical competition, wherein musicians can demonstrate their talent to the nation. He called on the youth of Sierra Leone, especially the musicians, to continue their good work as African Minerals will be ready and open to support them at all times. He encouraged the fans from the East and West to be tolerant and peaceful as the competition commenced, and encouraged them to accept the result when announced by the judges.
- Chief judge, Junior Navo presents trophy to the winners
The chief judge of the ceremony, Youth Ambassador Junior Anthony Navo, encouraged the set of competitors to do their best as the best will emerge victorious at the end of the day. He however called on the fans to look up to them as they are credible individuals who can take decisive decisions without taking sides. He ended by commending OTBS and the people of Sierra Leone for their massive turnout despite the heavy downpour of rain. Announcing the result Navo disclosed that based on their collective assessment and judgment East Coast emerged as the victorious by scoring 77% whilst West Coast scored 71%, and the best MC of the night went to Master B Tus Stec of East Coast, whilst Huzorex the all time champion, lost.
In an interview with some of the youths that witnessed the competition, one Baimba Suma of East Coast commended African Minerals for their support in boosting this year’s East vs. West competition, adding that, what African Minerals are doing in the country makes them to rely on them, and will continue to support their operations in the country. The competition was contested by senior artists in the country.  Representing the West Coast were Huzorex as MC, Alonzo, Shine D God Son, Vamboi, Lady Luv, Vida, Lady Felicia, DX3, Famous, Reggae Spice, CJ Mac, Jungle Leaders and a host of other artists. Representing the East Cost were: MC B Tu Stec, Innocent, Lorish, DJ Lu Lu, Black 4 Conscious, Shedrak, Succulent, Daddy Rhymes, Willey J, Ernest Bockari, Lady F, YOK 7, and host of others.
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