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Famous Jamaican artists, including Christopher Martin and other international reggae performers, have arrived in Freetown, Sierra Leone, ahead of the One Nation Reggae Festival, a six-day cultural event scheduled to run from 25 to 30 November 2025.
According to information provided by festival organisers, the event is set to become one of the country’s major cultural showcases, bringing together leading Jamaican performers alongside prominent Sierra Leonean artists such as Cosko-B and members of the Reggae Union. International stars Sizzle Kalonji, Queen Ifrica, Jah Thunder, Arqane and Danny Bless are also scheduled to participate.
Festival activities are officially set to begin on 25 November at 2:00 p.m. at the Bintumani Hotel, marking the start of a week-long programme focused on music, heritage and Caribbean–Salone cultural exchange.
Organisers admitted that the festival aims to highlight reggae’s global reputation as a voice of resistance and unity while strengthening artistic collaboration between Sierra Leone and the Caribbean.
On 26 November, the Freedom Heritage Tour is expected to take attendees from Freetown to Kent from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The tour is designed to offer an immersive exploration of historical sites linked to shared stories of resilience between Sierra Leone and the Caribbean.
A Creative Clinic for both emerging and established artists will follow on 27 November at the Bintumani Hotel from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The session will provide mentorship and collaborative opportunities for participants.
The festival’s headline event, the Reggae Festival Concert, is planned for 28 November at the Radisson Blu Garden, running from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. The concert will feature continuous performances from both local and international acts.
On 29 November, festival-goers will gather at Mozza Beach Resort from noon for a Brunch, Bonfire and Storytelling experience aimed at offering a relaxed cultural interaction.
The festival is set to conclude on 30 November with an All-White Heritage Celebration at Bunce Island, focusing on honouring historical ties and cultural connections across the Atlantic.
Organisers maintained that the arrival of international artists such as Christopher Martin underscores the festival’s goal of using music, memory and heritage to strengthen cultural bonds between Sierra Leone and the Caribbean.
