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Towards fostering international cultural exchange and collaboration, Valentine Mak King, the CEO of Kings Empire, and Hawa Dumbuya, popularly known as Hawa Tombo and winner of House of Stars season one, embarked on a momentous courtesy visit to the Turkish Ambassador, Sibel Erkan, at her office yesterday.
The meeting, marked by mutual respect and enthusiasm, served as a platform for discussing avenues of cooperation between Sierra Leone’s entertainment industry and Turkey. Both Valentine Mak King and Hawa Dumbuya, representing different facets of the country’s vibrant entertainment sector, expressed their keen interest in strengthening ties with Turkey to enrich the cultural landscape of Sierra Leone.
The discussions during the courtesy visit were centered around exploring opportunities for collaborative ventures, including joint productions, talent exchanges, and cultural showcases. Emphasizing the importance of cultural diplomacy, the trio exchanged ideas on leveraging their respective platforms to promote understanding and appreciation between the people of Sierra Leone and Turkey.
CEO Valentine Mak King highlighted the potential benefits of cross-cultural collaborations in enhancing the global visibility of Sierra Leone’s entertainment talents and fostering economic growth within the industry. Meanwhile, Hawa Dumbuya, whose triumph on House of Stars captivated audiences nationwide, underscored the significance of cultural exchange in broadening horizons and nurturing creativity among artists.
Ambassador Sibel Erkan welcomed the delegation warmly, expressing her enthusiasm for facilitating partnerships that would contribute to the mutual enrichment of both nations’ cultural heritage. She commended the initiative taken by Kings Empire and House of Stars in reaching out to the Turkish Embassy, reaffirming Turkey’s commitment to supporting cultural initiatives that promote diversity and intercultural dialogue.
The courtesy visit concluded on a positive note, with all parties expressing optimism about the potential outcomes of their collaboration. As the seeds of partnership are sown between Sierra Leone’s entertainment luminaries and the Turkish Embassy, anticipation grows for the blossoming of a new era of cultural exchange and creative synergy on the global stage.
