Madam Wokie hosts travel influencer,, Jessica Nabongo, founder of The Catch Me If You Can
On 24 June 2019, Maryann Kaikai, creative director of Madam Wokie, welcomed Jessica Nabongo, founder of The Catch me If You Can, to Sierra Leone.
Jessica Nabongo is a wanderlust, writer, entrepreneur, podcaster, public speaker and travel influencer. She has been featured on several international media outlets including CNN; The BBC; The Daily Mail; The New York Times; and FORBES Magazine ; among others.
Jessica is on a quest to set the world record as the first black women to visit all 195 countries in the world, and Sierra Leone is her 179th stop.
Our first stop was The Radisson Blu Mammy Yoko Hotel Freetown.
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On 25 June, Maryann Kaikai, creative director of Madam Wokie, and Jessica Nabongo, founder of The Catch Me If You Can, visited Africell Radio Studio, as part of her pres tour while in Sierra Leone. Speaking about our time at their studios, Africell notes that:
"Globetrotter and renowned Travel Blogger & influencer - Jessica Nabongo, founder of The Catch Me If You Can visited our #AfriRadioSL studio yesterday. She was interviewed by our own Undisputed Reg, alongside the founder of local fashion powerhouse Mary Ann Kaikai Madam Wokie and as well as the #AfricellSL Head of Events and Sponsorship - Abdul Aziz Kamara. Jessica's visit to Sierra Leone marks her 179th country. She is on a mission to become the 1st black woman to travel to every country in the world.
Speaking to Undisputed Reg, she highlighted her passion for interacting with other cultures and learning about them - which in itself is a priceless experience which she believes will promote the touristic side of these nations. Mary Ann Kaikai reiterated the touristic potentials of Sierra Leone and that it was one of the reasons she reached out to Jessica when she found out Sierra Leone was on her immediate bucket list. Abdul Aziz Kamara emphasized our company's commitment to offer assistance to building the nation and promoting the amazing potentials of our beautiful Mama Salone. The day ended with a meet & greet at Madam Wokie’s store with talented creatives and two of our #AfricellFamily staff in attendance.
On Tuesday 26 June 2019, Madam Wokie hosed a cocktail reception in honour of Jessica Nabongo, founder of The Catch me If You Can. The reception featured an interactive discussion, live traditional music, networking and laughter. The conversation was hosted by Nicky Coker; Lawyer, Radio/TV presenter, activist and social commentator.
Guests included Her Worship, Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, Mayor of Freetown; motivational speaker, children's educator and proprietor of Narnia Daycare, Ariana Oluwole; Fatima Sesay, CEO of Unimax Sierra Leone; Dr Yakama Jones, owner Crystal Clear Water Sierra Leone and founder the Yak Jones Foundation; Ayesha Kaikai founder of skincare brand Kai Luxury Sierra Leone; Nicky Coker; Nadia Kamara; Fatima Mahawa Sandy; Ndye-Fatu Koroma; among others.
Jessica's last stop on her itinerary was an overnight stay at The Place at Tokeh Beach. The getaway followed from the reception and garden party organised by Madam Wokie. Our stay at The Place was exactly what we needed after week of hard work and networking. The service was amazing,the food was great and ambience was refreshing.
You can follow Jessica's journey on Facebook, Instagram, and visit her website.
xoxo
Madam Wokie
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