The First Lady of Sierra Leone, Dr. Fatima Maada Bio hosted the popular Sierra Leonean Rapper, Alhaji Amadu Bah “Boss La” in her office on Friday, January 5, 2024. 

The controversial musician, who was serving a nine-year sentence for assault and robbery, was among 352 prisoners granted a New Year’s pardon by President Julius Maada Bio.

Before his release, the First Lady had collaborated with local entertainers to directly appeal to her husband, President Julius Maada Bio, requesting a Presidential Pardon for Boss La.

In her sincere plea, the First Lady highlighted her affiliation with the entertainment industry, expressing, “I belong to the entertainment industry family. My husband, please consider my love and join the entertainers in asking for your pardon and utilizing your presidential power to release Alhaji Amadu, known as LAJ, from prison. As a mother, LAJ is my brother and son. Please, make 2024 a wonderful year by freeing LAJ. I believe he has learned his lesson and is prepared to be a positive person. We earnestly beg you to release LAJ for us.”

After meeting the RFM rapper in her office on Friday, Fatima Bio described the day as “amazing.” She further expressed confidence in Boss La’s ability to become a “leader in his field” and encouraged him to embrace this opportunity for positive change.

“I have always believed in him to be a leader in his field of work and I pray that he will take this opportunity and run with it in a positive way.” the First Lady wrote.