IGP Sellu Challenges Kao Denero, Shady Baby to Unite Entertainment Industry
Alusine Ahmed Kargbo Inspector-General of Police (IGP) William Fayia Sellu has urged Sierra Leone’s Entertainment and Peace Ambassadors to help end divisions within the entertainment industry and use their public influence to promote national unity.
Sellu made the appeal on Tuesday during a meeting with Entertainment Ambassador Denis Amara Turay, popularly known as Kao Denero, and Peace Ambassador Abubakar S. Turay, known as Shady Baby, at his office in Freetown.
The two ambassadors visited the police chief to recognise his leadership of the Sierra Leone Police (SLP) and seek continued cooperation with the institution.
Sellu said entertainers and peace advocates have a strong influence on young people and should use their platforms to encourage peaceful relationships, mutual respect and cooperation.
He expressed concern about past disagreements and rivalries among some members of the entertainment industry, saying he would like to see artistes work together regardless of their differences.
The IGP also offered to attend and address an organised event that would bring entertainers from different backgrounds together.
Turning to the wider issue of national unity, Sellu reminded the ambassadors that Sierra Leoneans share one country and must work towards a common future.
“We don’t have another country,” he said, urging them to take an active role in promoting peace and togetherness.
He encouraged the two ambassadors to engage other industry players through discussions and round-table meetings aimed at resolving disagreements and building stronger relationships.
Sellu also pointed to the practical benefits of greater cooperation between entertainers and the police. He said better relations could make it easier for the police to process clearance applications and provide security for entertainment events.
He assured the delegation that the SLP remained ready to work with them in promoting peace, public safety and a more organised entertainment sector.
Earlier, Kao Denero and Shady Baby praised Sellu’s leadership, citing improvements they said they had observed within the police force and his contribution to national development.
They highlighted efforts to strengthen discipline in the entertainment industry, reduce violence, improve police infrastructure, introduce technology and maintain security.
Speaking for the delegation, Kao Denero said the ambassadors had followed the IGP’s work and wanted to personally acknowledge his efforts while requesting his continued support.
The two ambassadors pledged to maintain their partnership with the police and use their respective positions to encourage responsible entertainment, peaceful coexistence and national unity.
Musician Base Aphonix also attended the meeting. Deputy Superintendent of Police Abass Bangura facilitated the visit.