About Us

Founded by Lawrence Coker and Daniel Sesay.

The company, Legend Awards Ltd, is incorporated in Sierra Leone as an entity limited by shares. The Legend Awards event is operated and managed by the Grassroots Development Project, a company engaged in Human Capital Development and Human Capital Development.

The Founders

The founders of the company, Lawrence Coker aka Bolo and Daniel Sesay aka Dutch Green, are each legends in entertainment in their own right.

Daniel “Dutch-Green” Sesay is the brainchild and founder of Forensic records, one of the first fully digital recording studio and record label responsible for launching and grooming the careers of great Sierra Leonean recording artists like, Pupah Bajah (the Lyrical Paparell), Baw Waw Society and reggae sensation, Amzard Linx. Forensic Studios continue to create employment for youths in the country and make music for many of the hot recording artists even today in 2019.

Lawrence ‘Bolo’ Coker launched the careers of Emmerson of Borbor Bele fame, arguably the most influential recording artist in the modern era of Salone music, and, Khady Black, the reggae Queen. Bolo has also worked with many household names such as Star Zee; Famous; Hard Life, of Mama fame; Fada Turg, of Best Padi fame; Master2T Haffner; Slash G; Conflix; RigiDan; eStar; Vlicious; and more. Lawrence was also responsible for bring Brick & Lace to Sierra Leone in 2009, at the height of their global fame - a feat which has never been repeated in the entertainment arena in the country.

With these two living legends coming together, expect the Legend Awards to be a leading and transformative brand in the entertainment industry in Sierra Leone.

The Awards

What?

The Legend Awards was established to recognise people who have made significant contributions within their fields of expertise on a national and/or international level.

The awards will be conferred in over twenty categories including, but, not limited to, Health, Chieftaincy, Entrepreneurship, Politics, Security Forces, Football, Music, Film and Entertainment.

For a complete listing please see Award Categories

Why?

Two main reasons:

Recognition. At the Legend Awards, we believe that individuals should be rewarded for their professional achievements both at home and in the wider Sierra Leonean diaspora.

Many Sierra Leoneans have done outstanding things, but remain nameless, and so, one of our primary goals is to recognise and honour the hard work, dedication and commitment of these remarkable Sierra Leoneans. It is, therefore, hoped that those being rewarded will appreciate the gesture from the Legend Awards company.

Inspiration. One of the major challenges of development is the lack of role models, so we hope that the Legend Awards will inspire future generations of Sierra Leoneans to greatness, by exposing them to the stories of people who, because of their achievements, qualify as bona fide Salone legends.

Who?

Legends can be living or may have passed away; they may be well known or quiet achievers. For example the late Bunny Mac was well known in the national and international entertainment industry, while Sanpha Koroma, founder of Union Trust Bank, the only indigenously owned private bank in Sierra Leone, is not well known to many, but deserves recognition for his ground breaking initiative.

How?

The Legend Awards Panel for 2020 is headed by Kobi Walker, the MD of NP (SL) Ltd and he will be ably assisted by other carefully chosen industry professionals, who will remain anonymous to avoid any form of coercion.

Mr. Walker and the panel will select the honorees from a shortlist of names generated through public nominations. The public will then have a chance to vote for those official nominees so that winners can be selected.

It is worth noting that winners will not reflect those who achieve the highest number of votes, but rather, the voting figures will be juxtaposed against the overall achievements of each Legend Awards nominee.

When and Where?

The inaugural extravaganza, The Legend Awards 2020: Inspiring Greatness!!!, is scheduled for:

Saturday, 4th January 2020

Venue: Catco International Conference Centre

Back of Freetown Supermarket

Off Wilkinson Road

Freetown

Sierra Leone

Red Carpet @5pm

Live Show @8pm

Contact and More Info

Website: www.AwardLegends.com

Twitter: @legendawards2

Instagram:

You can reach Team #LA2020 by

Phone: +23299999923

WhatsApp: +23279676663

Email: info@AwardLegends.com

If you’d like to SPONSOR the Legend Awards or HOST a LIVE WATCH PARTY for Sierra Leoneans in your country, then don’t hesitate to get in touch with the organisers.

“I’d like to see Sierra Leoneans all over the world get to watch the event in their countries and know some of the most inspirational citizens.”

~Bolo

“I’d like to see Sierra Leoneans come together and appreciate one another, irrespective of tribe, religion or political affiliation because we are one people.”

~Dutch-Green

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