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Talking Drum Studio (TDS) has emerged as the legacy of Search for Common Ground (Search), a peacebuilding INGO that began operating in Sierra Leone in 2000. As a separate entity, we draw on our 20 years of experience to create a space for discussion of crucial social and political issues. Our innovative radio and television programs address a wide range of topics: governance, accountability, gender, land rights, the environment, education, health, and elections.
Our radio drama “Atunda Ayenda”, which means "lost and found," has become a household name in Sierra Leone. With more than 5,500 episodes, it remains, to this day, a robust platform that influences crucial decisions regarding the nation's peace efforts.
Why Talking Drum Studio?
In West Africa, the Talking Drum is known as the musical instrument that “speaks” to unite. Its steady sounds reach everyone and can guide parties in conflict towards reconciliation. In post-war Sierra Leone, these concepts gave birth to our vision and mission:
Our vision is to see a Sierra Leone where citizens’ diversity is a catalyst for a just and peaceful community.
Our mission is to inspire and connect people for a tolerant and inclusive society.
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Friday Aug 26, 2022
Friday Aug 26, 2022
In this edition, discussions with project partners on the project objectives and activities are concluded for now while Kini Duwai the traveler finally arrives in Balafa District. Meanwhile, some residents of Balafa are in joyous moods as they celebrate a famous victory. What is all this about. Find out in this edition of Bush Wahala.
Friday Aug 26, 2022
Friday Aug 26, 2022
The Fishious Affinor look back sessions conclude with Justice the mechanic. What has Justice got to say about the recent violence in the Republic of Tikonko. Find out in this episode.
Friday Aug 26, 2022
Friday Aug 26, 2022
Yeabu, the advocate for the rights of women and soon to be politician together with Dragon (the bad baba) shed light on the August violence as Fishious Affinor continues his sessions.
Friday Aug 26, 2022
Friday Aug 26, 2022
Jhango and Nurse Rose add their voices to Fishious Affinor's look back sessions.
Friday Aug 26, 2022
Friday Aug 26, 2022
Fishious Afinoh continues his look back session and this time with Farai and Demba.
Friday Aug 26, 2022
Friday Aug 26, 2022
In this episode, Fishious Afinoh the story teller looks back at the dark days of war and violence in the Republic of Tikonko and links it to the recent violence that took lives of Boy Blue officers and ordinary people. He starts the conversation with Posseh and Usai.
Friday Aug 19, 2022
Friday Aug 19, 2022
Friday Aug 19, 2022
Friday Aug 19, 2022