Lady P and the Sex Work Sisterhood - BBC Africa Eye documentary

Africa Eye investigates an unsolved murder of a sex worker in Sierra Leone and uncovers a world where women who sell sex are often abused, attacked, trafficked, and even killed.
In the city of Makeni, a group of sex workers, led by a woman called Lady P, are on a mission to fight for justice and to improve their rights. Although sex work is not illegal in the country, these women are seen as immoral outcasts and receive little support from the government or society. And as Tyson Conteh reports, their survival has been made even more precarious since the coronavirus pandemic.
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[@Kind20233]

This documentary deserves an international Award. Kudos to the 2 journalists and the entire crew.

[@alphyjazzmusic]

I concur 💯💯

[@ajackson2571]

Inshallah

[@barryhill1044]

A truly wonderful place ‘Africa. We should take a leaf out of their book .... oh ! Wait a minute We have !

[@aaminahdiallo229]

Yes indeed Great job So sad what these poor souls went through

[@SilviasCrimeWeb]

True

[@datahacks]

When the child said her mother and father are dead and when her granny dies she'll have to beg on the street, really broke my heart. I pray God gives the granma more years to live.

[@cammyokinda1735]

I felt it too

[@cosmiccrush22]

It's her reality though

[@datahacks]

@@cosmiccrush22 that's what makes it more sad..

[@mugombozideath]

that really touched me 2

[@margaretkaswii5548]

Me too😭😭😭 OMG..I just pray nothing like that happens. She is little yet has passed through so much already. 😭😭

[@jacobsonbright5751]

Shedding tears throughout. When you think you`re suffering, you just stumble on another episode of life that would change your entire thinking. God have mercy!

[@tobilobatalabi3694]

For real....like I've been soo ungrateful to my lord....but watching all these videos now...I just can't stop saying "Thank you ,ABBA father "

[@cavaleer]

Unfortunately, the answer to this isn't God. It's Statecraft. Statecraft is the product, sooner or later, of Culture and Consciousness. There are reasons America has so much success and countries like this have so much failure. History is real, every day.

[@Me_839]

My thoughts exactly

[@danyellg3079]

💔🥹🥹🥹

[@squiggyflop]

She doesn't feel sorry for him. She just doesn't want to be murdered as retribution for taking him to court.

[@amshyllsekhmet6631]

Exactly what I was thinking

[@mayabdul6885]

True.

[@godislove6329]

I think so

[@fatimaross3798]

I'm sure I was even surprised she considered it.. very dangerous situation

[@donzmilky5961]

Reporting him is probably why she was kidnapped. Or they promised her a month salary and sent her off there and made way more money off her and payed her very little when she got back.

[@selflovechichi8803]

The way this senior police officer confidently says he doesn't know, basic yet imperative law is shocking.

[@kman8446]

I suspect the Police with those killings 😏

[@harmonisedpianoguide]

Or maybe because it is the case of prostitution, that's why he didn't pay attention there. But what if it would have been his own daughter, and how he would have responded to it ? Or a politician been killed! He would even join the police investigation team.

[@rikkyaduwak9819]

I was also shook and to admit that on camera for the world to see that even the police who should know the law don't , show how broken Africa is .

[@supermodelatlanta1354]

There not lawyers

[@selflovechichi8803]

@@supermodelatlanta1354 i am sure you dont have to be a lawyer to know that. Hence I said its basic info.

[@paulinewairimu2347]

I have learned not to judge anyone before I hear her/his story. Everyone has a right to life no matter what they do for living as long as they don't hurt anyone.

[@jamshaqtv3039]

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[@kwetkwet8854]

Indeed

[@mk-ee7vx]

Bravo Pauline!

[@preztjuswoman]

They have a right to life no matter what and these women are hurting themselves.

[@paulonhantumbojr]

@The Relatable Christian God doesn't pay the bills

[@wanguiteresia2508]

Am in tears😢...as we celebrate international women’s day I choose to celebrate the journalist for voicing out what the female sex workers go through and also helping the young girls come home..

[@dineshbhat7978]

AFRICANS are running this racket in INDIA also.

[@abixo2256]

@@dineshbhat7978 Indians are doing the same thing themselves

[@dineshbhat7978]

@@abixo2256.......... INDIANS are doing this in there own country INDIA, but why AFRICANS are running this racket in INDIA? They should run this in AFRICA.

[@abixo2256]

@@dineshbhat7978 where in India is that happening ? And which Africans ? Sources?

[@audreyasonganyi2334]

@@dineshbhat7978 Also people are asking for sources YOU'RE NOT ANSWERING. You might want to do some research on your country that your same "perfect" country that also has dog rapist

[@keashiclem]

I use to run away from home cause I wanted to play grown. I cried watching this thinking about all the worry I put my mother through I called her just to say sorry again at age 40.

[@aminathamaanath9371]

🧡🧡

[@preztjuswoman]

God bless you.

[@Friends46488]

Awww. That's nice you called your mom to apologize.

[@adriennethompson3382]

Good. Call her again!

[@freshdesign2026]

Yes call her again

[@Stephaniethealchemist]

Lady P is a real life hero, not all heroes wear capes 😭💔. This interviewer/journalist is a hero too ❤️ God bless them

[@jamshaqtv3039]

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[@bmbm1378]

Being a woman is hard enough let alone being a poor woman in Africa in this day and age. More male journalists should continue exposing the ruthless state of so many African countries leadership is a failure leaving woman and children suffering. So scary.

[@SilviasCrimeWeb]

Yes make them exspose them useless government

[@dineshbhat7978]

@@SilviasCrimeWeb.......... Come to INDIA. You will enjoy here a great time.

[@lovelysosweet8386]

Facts

[@angelinasulejmani7688]

@@dineshbhat7978 many African woman are exploited in India too .

[@dineshbhat7978]

@@angelinasulejmani7688........... How do you know?

[@Phrayz]

A senior police officer said "I don't know what is law" confidently on camera.

[@coockie1859]

@ben yosep no he is not, but he is a law enforcement officer...how can you enforce the law if you don't even know it?

[@marvinlincoln4636]

That's Africa 🌍

[@anonymeironikerin2839]

How did it even became a police office ?

[@littlebird9822]

This is an exceptional and emotional documentary. Where can I nominate this documentary for an award. It deserves international recognition 100%

[@danielsesay6813]

My brother you deserve an international award. I couldn't stop crying as I watched your documentary. May God bless you for doing this fantastic piece of work.

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[@bonitadsouza4805]

Yes Jesus&Mother Mary be with you.the power of Jesus is immeasurable. You are a real man. One of the real men on the face of this Eart. St Michael protect this man and the woman in his fly. Bringer change in that land

[@usmanmonica2555]

Amen 🙏

[@justliness]

Eish. Lady P has been through a lot. She's a strong woman... love and light to her 💛

[@doreenyeboah9538]

✅✅✅

[@cherrellg6304]

I was just saying that. She went through so much my God. Just wow. She is the definition of endurance.

[@newleft2254]

Sex work is the choice of those with the least choices. I hope she finds a way out. Bless you all and stay safe.

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[@slephora9392]

Things like this make me wish I could save the world only to end up frustrated because it's impossible. Spreading peace & love to whoever reads this.

[@anastasiosadamopoulos4748]

I'm with you!

[@abundancesunflower1971]

Peace, Love And God's Blessings Upon You As Well!

[@adashelton]

Thank you! Peace and love to you as well.

[@simplyjojo5631]

Am telling you.I be helpless and then start crying.🥺

[@daskreets26]

What a sweet comment... And heartfelt... God bless you..

[@bellzseisa2935]

When the journalist said "I don't cry easily, but listening to lady P makes me cry" I cried even harder.. That hit me deep. 💔😭 God bless all these women & provide for them.❤️

[@dibalicious1]

That little girl saying if her granny dies she wil go to the street has tore me to the core... I am crying so hard its so sad...

[@TheSankoh]

That broke me!!!! And I don’t cry for anything

[@Dianadiana-zj4er]

Pathetic!

[@maamuu7977]

😭😭😭😭

[@murtithinker7660]

Oh baby

[@rochi5450]

Me too seriously

[@kkdiazz]

How can that senior police officer say he doesn’t know the law

[@chocolateblended]

This is Africa for you

[@wicksontonde]

I was literally thinking the same thing. How can you uphold the law when you don't even understand it

[@Mipango_Na_Mbinu]

I was shocked to hear that from Govt official and it speaks volumes about the whole Govt itself. Where I come from, an Official would get sacked for that

[@purelybyimagination540]

My thoughts exactly, an officer of the law does not know the law, very disappointing,,

[@TracyWanjiru]

I thought the same thing. I was like dude are you even going to say this on camera

[@meoeazzy3340]

Am a sierr Leonian and am proud of this jonalist for showing the world wat our country is facing our sisters and brothers are suffering.. We really need help in Sierra Leone.. Bro may god bless u for this story..

[@dineshbhat7978]

Come to INDIA, dear AFRICANS.

[@navasarnold3291]

And no one seems to appreciate the guy called Abou, he was the one given them his phone for them to get in touch with the journalist

[@lindaf6274]

God is blessing Abou right now....

[@wicksontonde]

Really shady how right after she presses charges she gets trafficked.

[@beniebee7229]

I hope she’s still alive

[@leah8112]

@Nancy Samuelson is being killed worse? It makes you wonder because being trafficked is being tortured.

[@imastarsab]

I know....... 😔 thank God they got back home and safely x

[@nafisaalam2409]

@Natural Beauty agree 100% just kill me

[@lightlove8919]

@Nancy Samuelson whats worst? Being killed once, or being killed everydag while livin ?

[@kymx1975]

The daughter drawing her mom’s picture from her memory cut me soooo deep. I am crying 😭 right now remembering that ✍️ drawing. A mother’s picture is a priceless memory

[@lokoadrienne3739]

😢😢😢😢

[@bigbrainstv5564]

@K Diamond I see the picture , then I think of my daughter,a very emotional scene!

[@pala2365]

Such a touching scene🙁

[@God.sDaughter]

A daughter is usually a mother’s best friend. It’s hard to navigate life as a girl child without that mother figure.

[@isataturay8875]

Heart breaking documentary😭, Lady P is so kind and super strong. This journalist deserves an award..

[@elfriedsagbo1683]

This documentary deserve an Award. It pain so much reality in our continent. One thing make me sad . The daughter who drawing her picture that she never had seen before

[@princesama1353]

This isn’t easy to watch. This hurt 😔 my soul. God please help our men to value our women. This is sickening. Africa we need to do better.

[@sharleenjj8548]

Thank you exactly, I feel so sad its our own men who do this to their women.

[@suzycarmichael933]

Its extremely emotional watching this..

[@YaAllahswt]

I’m glad it’s coming from another man. The fact that these so called “men” cannot even build stable communities for their women and children to live in is sickening. Then they wonder why all it takes is a “hi” from a white man to a African woman and she’s rushes to marry him and move to europe for protection and safety. It’s disgusting.

[@cyelgreen4655]

Why is this acceptable?

[@bitsbits2723]

And even sad enough women are also involved.

[@deemoo119]

If it wasn’t for the reporter those girls would not have returned to their mothers, thank God he searched for them. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@websnuzy6240]

Yes. A big hearty thank you x We need more real journalists like Tyson Conteh. Not looking for fame but seeking change and solutions. Well done Tyson x

[@lindaf6274]

He's a Hero! The whole journalistic investigation team was excellent and deserve recognition for this. Praise God for them.

[@fatimaross3798]

You're so right and to think he just went to follow them but became a savior wow amazing

[@balwantshivare671]

@@websnuzy6240 n

[@johnkongarang2555]

Life is difficult and hard on many levels yet that are people like journalists who are trying to make less what it’s. Am really proud of journalists like these.

[@lindaf6274]

There must be a gofund me somewhere. Those girls returned on an airplane....

[@majestic_8914]

I cried so hard when the girls were rescued!!!We live in a wicked world . Lord Help Us!!!

[@mse5739]

Its not the lord who will help us, its you need to take action and especially men need to support women and educate themselves. Pls do realize that the god poor innocent people pray for blessings is the same god abusers pray for their justification. Its not a good teaching and moral in the bible that: only u have to believe in god and your sins will be forgiven and you could go to heaven. For many “evil” people its an excuse and escape from taking reaponsibility. They just have to regret their sins - then its fine. Bad message. Also, Bible is full of cruelty and suppression of women - Jesus must have been a good guy - but other than that, think about things like: raped women cannot have abortion due to strict religious dogmas in these miserable African places. Very not “godly”

[@mmefatouma4239]

I am not rich and I am jobless right now but, watching this documentary broke my heart. I feel like going to Sierra Leon and find a way to help those women. ALLAH protects and keeps them save from all harms in-sha-ALLAH!

[@mefdunesadik8692]

Ameen ameen ameen ya rabbul alemin

[@GTRNR]

MAY ALLAH GIVE YOU PLENTY OF WEALTH AND MAKE IT A MEANS TO HIS MERCY SO YOU CAN HAVE EASY ACCESS TO JANAH FIRDOUS.

[@mmefatouma4239]

@@GTRNR Jezzakhalahu khairal jezza brother and same to you!

[@Flower-ck2bs]

There are endless of women in Africa suffering like this. Children too and endless number of men too. We live in a cruel world! Is this a hell?

[@michaelheery6303]

@@GTRNR no Allah in africa I hope

[@jaredkinley8302]

So good to have a genuine African telling his countries story. So many times its not. 🙏 for them

[@stileymusic4303]

He’s commissioned by the bbc

[@donmor5397]

Right that doesn't mean they mean well either their the ones causing the problem leaving you guys confused

[@tswanaqueen2552]

True

[@bankerwhite3059]

@@stileymusic4303 the Director has worked with AfricaEye before and he pitched this story. He lives in Makeni, Sierra Leone and had a lot of agency on how this story came out.

[@tokogadosse8894]

Why not showing to the world the good side of Liberia? It's a shame to always trying to show always bad things about Africa, go to new york, and you would see the true america

[@abdallajama4721]

The reunion between the mothers and their daughters at the end was emotional and touching.

[@lineyhernandez5492]

wow, I appreciate this journalist and the crew and the women in this footage so much. This needs to be on Netflix or Hulu.

[@mathewomolo]

The interviewer is a normal real person with a realistic voice. Keep it up.

[@jamshaqtv3039]

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[@nevillegregory2751]

Aaah baba Kanyo iloso ka dhano Mia 😅🤞🏿

[@sherwinhughes2626]

This journalist... He deserves an International award. He saved those girls lives and restored families from dispair. 🥇

[@badembasow786]

That journalist doesn't need an award that he might murdered for. I just hope he gets hired to do more movies/documentaries with a decent check.

[@PRETTYKITTY445320]

So true

[@SheekhmaxamedShCumar]

9 l

[@SteppertheflatbushdonTV]

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[@edotbizzle1012]

Yes indeed he does...

[@nataliemscrzysxycoolharris9623]

My heart bleeds for Isata. Beautiful young lady. She doesn’t deserve none of that but when the choices are nothing then you do whatever just to live. May God bless her wherever she is.

[@gabriellafontenelle3112]

And to think she's still thinking about the Bastard cops own children after he almost killed her. She's still concerned that he will lose his livelihood and how will he provide for his children. Lord have mercy

[@029sammy]

Ahhhhh not forgetting Lady P man, she also played a big role here. God bless her heart.

[@nappikitoko]

Oh Africa. My beautiful continent, full of beauty. Look at the way your daughters and sons are suffering. Dying like animals because of “poverty” everyone is stealing from us, you are not poor Mama Africa full of minerals. My heart cries... Thank you for showing us what is happening in our countries.

[@justinamusyoka4986]

The minerals are forcifully taken and civil wars created to blind people to the truth.We need to repent to restore our lost glory.

[@samoracardoso3778]

So indeed my dear person.!!

[@jimone732]

Why don't you think and speak about alll the good that takes place in africa. ..sex trafficking takes place all over the U.S And canada...these type of stories aren't only reserve to Africa. ..but that's what they want you to believe

[@samoracardoso3778]

@@jimone732 you know bbc my brother!!

[@williamdevonish4266]

I BELIEVE IF YOU BELIEVE AFRICAN AMERICANS CAN COME AND BE AN ADVISORS FIRST AND LEADERS SECOND TO CHANGE THIS.. IF THE AFRICAN CONTINENT WOULD GIVE US A CHANCE... WE KNOW HOW THEY THINK. AND WE KNOW HOW TO BROKER DEALS FOR YOUR MINERALS..

[@AbimbolaAjayi]

Summary of Africa: leaders who don’t even know what the law is!

[@emmanuelmuma6193]

There do know every bit of the law, there choice not to do any thing about it.

[@sporo2000]

Neither to Western leaders.

[@ghchic2568]

And you notice the common denominator BM

[@khaliltheenlightenmentbomb3423]

Each people do not understand exactly who the government actually is. Governments and their bureau agents are ruthless individuals. The word political gives the impression government agents are soft. They are Oftentimes Psychologically disturbed. Note: Every countries governments are the leading gang of the current period, until a future gang disposes of them. To hope for government legislation for your everyday problems is a slightly naivety on the part of each citizen's perception

[@amber_Forever16]

Summary of America: leaders who don’t even CARE what the law is!

[@jarie10]

God bless Abou he rescued these women technically, but this entire story is heartbreaking how did we get here as a society that we hurt our own 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@simcheroberts2003]

Inequality, greed and corruption brought us here as a society

[@dineshbhat7978]

@@simcheroberts2003........... Dear Africans.......... Come and live in INDIA with us. We will take care of you.

[@dejaporter7338]

@@dineshbhat7978 💕💕💕

[@maureenfernandes8287]

Oh lord..i cried the whole time. I felt the pain and hurt of their survive. Blessings for all who never gave up and fought hard to find them!

[@lilianmakoli8616]

hmmmm am a Sierra Leonean who leaves in Germany. from my side of view the government fail to protect the woman of sl and every day we lost one soul. this is what happens when u fail to empower the youth so disturbing can't sleep. God bless the reporter so many untold story need to be told.

[@Stephaniethealchemist]

I’m traumatized watching this, imagine how These women are scarred & traumatized 😭💔!

[@wynterbreeze1202]

I dont think Isata feels bad for the police officer who beat her and may lose his job. I think she is legitimately fearful that he will kill her. This is so sad on every level.

[@jamshaqtv3039]

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[@marytaite3109]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@PRETTYKITTY445320]

I was thinking the same thing he's probably the one that orchestrated her kidnapping

[@reneewilliams3829]

I was thinking the same thing😢

[@TanyaJackson272]

I agree,she is so fearful. The situation is too painful.

[@musaofficial6191]

Still in tears hours after watching this. You do not appreciate what you have until you lose it.

[@kingsleydike6480]

My heart bleeds for Africa. It's a sad story living under a government whose leaders with their tilapia brain can't protect their citizens. Good journalism.

[@01leahjoan]

Governments in Africa are there for profit, charity money never trickles down to the masses, people on the ground eat through their own means, it's an unfair situation when westerners question us why it is that Africa can never rise out of poverty

[@dineshbhat7978]

@@01leahjoan...........Come to INDIA, dear AFRICANS.

[@hyperclearphoto6573]

@@dineshbhat7978 India is one of the biggest destinations for trafficked African sex workers. Funded by Indian men

[@francisonyango2041]

They even don't know the law, the police summarized everything 😂

[@BabyJoyous58]

Poor Lady P. I pray someone rescues her. She has had a HARD LIFE.

[@sadkid1450]

I’m sure someone will get inspired through this video to help her and her tenants

[@oladelebilikisaderinsola6721]

@@sadkid1450 I couldn't stop crying, she's only trying to be strong but she needs to live a better life.

[@rishablessed4249]

How are you the law but not know or understand the Law smh

[@BabyJoyous58]

@@rishablessed4249 What are you talking about??? This comment is meaningless. Please be specific.

[@gumbily]

The tenacious efforts of the journalists is highly commendable.

[@jonward6763]

I do not know them, and I am crying tears of joy for their safe return. If a person will cling to the word of God and works hard to hear him, answers to your dilemma in life will be revealed.

[@demboconteh9166]

A heart felt documentary for the ladies am deeply sorry for the child who lost her mom.May Allah give the child a successfull life

[@gamewoodfilms-game2917]

As an African, tears runs through My eyes seeing what fellow African Men do to Our African sisters... I`d love to say thanks to the journalist brothers.

[@dineshbhat7978]

I am from INDIA and honestly I say that AFRICANS r also running RACKET in INDIA. You can check the story of an AFRICAN GIRL "GRACE" Who came to INDIA without knowing anything.

[@ZoeyKirituOfficial]

Only weak men hurt women or children to feel strong.

[@hayleydryden8358]

@@dineshbhat7978 also in the Philippines.. Sex trafficking gangs.. the police do nothing..

[@dineshbhat7978]

@@hayleydryden8358.......... Because, not a single country will like SEX-RACKET.

[@hayleydryden8358]

@@dineshbhat7978 the police are involved in alot of countries.. Money talks unfortunately.. Not human rights..

[@lindagitau7886]

When they see their mothers, they became little girls all over again. Shows the strong bond between mothers and their children. Young girls please list to your mother's, they truly love you.

[@adannaskitchen]

You are very correct, are you from Nigeria?

[@maurenawhite5087]

Not from Nigeria, but I also agree with the statement....young girls listen to your mothers. .....PLEASE

[@adannaskitchen]

@@maurenawhite5087 😊😊😊😍

[@DoveNicol]

As a Sierra Leonean woman who was born and raised in Sierra Leone and now a law graduate, it breaks my heart to see the suffering and injustice our women go through and not being able to do anything about it even with the knowledge I hold at this time. ( yet to get my bar certificate) All I pray for is for God to strengthen and guide myself and others who are now in the position of knowledge to help lift our fellow sisters out of this struggle.. It really pains my heart 💔 May God save us all Amen🙏🏿

[@dineshbhat7978]

AFRICANS r running this racket in INDIA also.

[@preztjuswoman]

Why haven't you gotten your bar certificate?

[@patrickfells8248]

I was actually brought to tears. This life’s hard man. Give thanks for what you have. See how beautiful they were when they returned

[@summerjohnson2752]

I love this journalist. This is the first BBC Africa story I’ve seen where the journalist actually attempted to help his subjects! So happy he got the girls back! Although life isn’t gonna be so perfect for the girls. I’m so happy they could be reunited with their families thanks to this journalist.

[@jamshaqtv3039]

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[@neisci]

@Ali Ali those things happen in Africa and should be shown. The governments should do better.

[@dineshbhat7978]

@@neisci.......... U know, AFRICANS are running this racket in INDIA also. Check the documentary.......... BBC AFRICA to INDIA.

[@sadkid1450]

I think you can follow our very own @anasaremeyawanas

[@mildredmelusine6970]

Lady P shows remarkable resiliency considering the horrific trauma she suffered. My heart goes out to her.

[@mohamedborborbah6183]

I know her , have seen her several times in makeni.

[@omoliscious]

@@mohamedborborbah6183 how can she be reached? She needs assistance/funding and therapy for a better life.

[@vikriah527]

My heart is bleeding, how can men treat women like this, I cry for Girls who are still suffering and have no one to rescue them. God bless the journalist and the whole crew and the gentlemen in Mali. 🙏🏽

[@firecracker7881]

I feel sadness for the mother who lost her daughter, but joyful for the girls isata, ik. Wishing the best for them, and the families. This is another reason I'm trying to volunteer over there, hopefully soon. God bless and I love you women of Africa, and the world 🌏. Hold on to faith, and stay strong 💪.

[@noodlessurprise]

The journalist is quite something. It’s raw, honest, heartbreaking. This has been put together really well. Good luck and love to all the women.

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[@sweetsroyale8100]

💯❤

[@blaqrose6911]

This is so horrible and i am shocked and can’t even talk while watching. Being a woman is not easy, but being a woman in places like this in this world is scary.

[@KaizorianEmpire]

being a woman isn't easy? dude... being a person isn't easy.. it's not like most of those men have money, atleast these women can sell themselves... men don't get paid much if they did that. Life is hard for most people, this idea of "women this or man that" is not even based on reality.

[@minombre8294]

@@KaizorianEmpire but is true dude, women in average have it still more difficult than men

[@minombre8294]

@@KaizorianEmpire oh nevermind I just saw your name, you are problematic, don't reply

[@KaizorianEmpire]

@@minombre8294 not true. Every individual has a life that is unique. You can't make this statement. You also can't say someone is problematic because they said "humans" have hard lives.

[@nafisaalam2409]

@@KaizorianEmpire she told you not to reply.....are you really that jobless?

[@benedictkanu6062]

This story will be a sierra Leoneans story but it tells the story of our African sisters .An amazing job done in telling this story , so proud of u bro, and thanks BBC Africa Eye for such an excellent job.

[@tunsumegideonmwamboneke9639]

this is a very heart touching docummentary I have ever watched , it deserve international recognition, I feel like all of the africans should watch , there are so much to relate here. thank you brother for working on this story.

[@dineshbhat7978]

I am from INDIA and honestly I say, AFRICANS are running this Sex-racket in INDIA also. Check this video......... "Bbc Africa to India".

[@Babylexdiamond78]

Very, very well done documentary. I like this journalist. You should definitely utilize him again

[@afromedz310]

bruh

[@tysonconteh5605]

Thank you for liking me. I look forward to telling more interesting and important stories. Tyson Conteh director of the film

[@liciouscharles3370]

No one like a mother....may God Grant's our parents many years 🥺

[@favourprosper3285]

Amen

[@michaelacampbell1798]

Society needs people like you that can stand up for women both national and international.God bless you🙏🏾🙌🏾🇸🇱

[@sciencenfiction3041]

This documentary deserves an international award

[@everythingfaly3850]

I thought I was going through stuff until I heard what lady p went through. She has unspeakable strength

[@dineshbhat7978]

AFRICANS r also running a racket in INDIA themselves. This is a truth. Check the story of GRACE, an AFRICAN Girl.

[@beaniies]

No gofundme, no charity, nothing at all to help these people in some way?

[@khaliltheenlightenmentbomb3423]

Nonetheless, We have to remember all the luxury we purchased in the west, derived through African resources.. So this makes all of us in the west, just as responsible for the Africans suffering... Each time you have a baby in the western countries... It will cost Africa hugely, in more resources being stolen and transported to support Western addiction and greed. In the UK child maintenance cost is approximately twenty thousand pounds per year *(£20,000)* until the age of eighteen years *(18)* The maths... *18 multiplied by 20,000 =?🤔🍳?* ® Cost per year you raising one child in the uk, is equivalent to the cost of raising *ten thousand* children in Africa.. Remember: When you raise one child in the UK, you destroy *ten thousand children* in Africa and other nations.. The child maintenance cost per year include : Health & Hygiene ££ Housing & taxes ££ Food & nutrition ££ Clothing & Bedding ££ School & learning ££ Recreation & activities ££ Entertainment & sport ££ HOBBIES & Interest ££ Utilities & Maintenance ££ Transport & Travel ££ Protection & security ££ This figure is estimated at a minimum cost of twenty thousand pounds per year *(£20,000)* twenty thousand US dollars converted equates to £16,000 *($20,000)* Some of the White Neighbours to where I live, have never worked, while some have, but still claim all the benefits. Specific identities of these types of Feral type families : their spouses work, while the families claim benefits fraudulently, while the women continue stealing from people? 🤔 One of the family is also a refugee working illegally. How much evilness or insanity would people have to, inorder to exist this way, I wonder?

[@widowrumstrypze9705]

@@khaliltheenlightenmentbomb3423 Oh, you are *too* FUNNY!!

[@Luna-mr3gz]

@beanie please don't even go there .leave that route about GoFundMe etc when it comes to Africa. Logistics and many other forces will hamper even its planning. Just contact people directly if ever you want to help someone from Africa.any other means even through their own parents will be detrimental. We have a very serious problem with money. I love my Africa like nothing else b the way. Will change nothing for it after living half my life in the west,I now love my Africa even more with its difficulties even better.

[@7101jy]

@@Luna-mr3gz you are absolutely right! It's best to have a direct line to the people you want to help. It's so tragic.

[@misscommentarycleveland7142]

Great ?....I was thinking the same

[@lakatownboykatoi]

Thank you for sharing this sad story with the world. My tears refuse to stop flowing!

[@bobdoob1002]

that woman was worried for the children of her attacker. Wow.

[@adriennethompson3382]

Nah, read between the lines: She was really worried of getting murdered if she ratted him out.

[@phacesbydimples4194]

I'm surprised the comments aren't talking about the fact Isata was kidnapped and trafficked

[@christmasbaby6651]

🙏🙏🙏 unbelievable

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[@preztjuswoman]

It's all part of being a sex worker.

[@fatimanjie5107]

Did the police just say “I don’t know what is the law” mate why are you a police man then...? 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@princessngao1251]

a senior police officer to be precise. it's just sickening hearing him say that on camera

[@omobolanlebakare2511]

Can u imagine? Policing d society without knowledge of the law. Welcm to Africa

[@mariegosset7482]

Imagine even i just laughed

[@ncubeable]

He kept on repeating it too 😳🙆🏾‍♀️

[@buny8482]

@@omobolanlebakare2511 I’m pretty sure Africa is a continent 😂

[@sanisulaiman9405]

One of the most heartbreaking things to watch

[@sepesasigatokacakerasili]

Wow. Such a courageous gentleman that brought two mothers back their daughters, and shines more light on the impact of corona and challenges of trying to make ends meet.

[@Alex_anders96]

Kind of convenient that Isata was trafficked just when Lady P convinced her to press charges against her abuser.. and the police who are clueless about the Law never saw it as interesting or maybe they were involved.

[@Blaysia]

The police might be working with them who traffick. They are corrupt

[@gwendolynallen3218]

They are involved

[@elizabethchelagat1596]

Definitely coz she disappeared after the attack incident by the police who happened to be his client

[@honeybeelove63]

And people say Africa has no serial killers...we have them in abundance, we just refuse to apprehend them or carry out any justice for their victims.

[@fatimaross3798]

sad

[@fatimagaye3729]

No...do not say abundance with out proof. There probably are some but again don't make dramatic statements like that. Also some of the countries simply don't have the resources to deal with it. Do you realize how sophisticated the technology used to catch serial killers are?

[@RedHearts178]

so true! there are so many serial killers and murderers all over Africa but they rarely ever get caught especially because they specifically target sex workers. the exact same thing happens in Nigeria. it’s so fucked. poor girls they must be so terrified all the time. I can’t imagine not only fearing that I may be killed if I try to make money and feed my kids but that even if I do there will be no justice. something must be done.

[@thatgirlvee2]

Men.

[@smolpikin4345]

@@RedHearts178 The target is always women who have "nothing" because they know there will never be any serious investigation

[@MrKwabenajames]

Amazing journalism. You are the reason journalism should be revered and protected. Well done.

[@musadonzos9453]

This is one of the best documentary I’ve ever seen you deserve award

[@Absoladapo]

The police has got something to do with isata's trafficking

[@emmanuelmuma6193]

The police said there needed the family to pay for autopsy before investigation for some who was raped, triggle and amputated. Police in africa

[@lizzyjones2689]

It's obvious and it's so sad to see this and one thing I have seen a lot of cops think they are above the law

[@krisblunt6293]

Think about that next time you complain about Western police.

[@kokod6906]

That policeman should be fired and charged also. He committed a crime

[@khaliltheenlightenmentbomb3423]

Each people do not understand exactly who the government actually is. Governments and their bureau agents are ruthless individuals. The word political gives the impression government agents are soft. They are Oftentimes Psychologically disturbed. Note: Every countries governments are the leading gang of the current period, until a future gang disposes of them. To hope for government legislation for your everyday problems is a slightly naivety on the part of each citizen's perception

[@angelblasio9350]

Lady P is such a strong woman. May God be with her

[@RuthLovesJesus]

Yes

[@doreenyeboah9538]

For real 💯💯💯

[@BabyJoyous58]

She is blessed

[@MAN_OF_WEST202]

This is so torching and you guys did a grate job wow, this video is the first story line I will watch on KZbin that have a beautiful happy ending

[@Naijain90Seconds]

I have to control my tears twice while watching this

[@ezuk60]

For god sake, some people renting a yacht in Monaco for 600000 $ per week and some are struggling to live their live for only 3$ !! That's really Sad to see women who works as a sex worker how they simply risking their life.

[@skdronefour6475]

@ben yosep You mean donate so they can get a tax break. You part off he problem if you don't see the unfairness and inequality.

[@misscommentarycleveland7142]

@ezuk60💝

[@From_Refugee_To_Yacht_Owner]

welcome to sad Africa.

[@Iturburnette]

Can't wait visit I am gone keep me condom

[@geomii]

EVERYONE DESERVES A PIECE OF LIFES CAKE ....EVERYONE🔥

[@georgegachanja8402]

Abou the guy who shared his phone with the ladies is a true hero, though no much details on his whereabouts i pray he's safe.

[@barbaracarr2939]

Hmm the young women come back with new hairstyles outfits and suitcases from a human trafficking situation after their possessions had been recently pilfered..doesn't add up.

[@maggykiir5548]

@@barbaracarr2939 they stayed at the iom for 3 months,most likely got them there

[@bonitadsouza4805]

Yes Jesus delete all his traces

[@georgegachanja8402]

@@maggykiir5548 true probably they fixed them there

[@georgegachanja8402]

@@barbaracarr2939 what they went thru doesn't compare to them having a different hairstyles

[@dominiquejenkins5495]

My heart breaks.. the homeless in my city have it better then them.. Father please forgive me for everything I've taken for granted and all I ignored that I could of been a help to. ... Seeing the kids running from gun fire I just can't .. these beautiful queens omg

[@thepresidentaod9093]

When I saw this documentary, I cried a lot. I was born in Guinea, I work and live in Paris. Ten years ago I spend one month in Freetown, by all accounts, because of corruption and bad leaders, nothing has changed since. HELP SIERRA LEONE... GOD BLESS.

[@moime257]

Wow! Couldn't hold my tears when I saw the little 6year old trying to remember her mother by sketching a picture of her. Sooo touching! The world really needs healing.

[@amerenciastoffel3934]

You deserve the best who made this document. Keep up the good work and a very big Thank You to the journalists and the crew.

[@KB-sf6xv]

I wish there was a way to send these strong women some help.... thanks for sharing their stories!!! We need to help these ladies!

[@laurielaurie8967]

Never taking anythimg for granted😭😭😭 this is so painful to watch.

[@dineshbhat7978]

I am an INDIAN and we also feel bad for this. Same story of GRACE, an AFRICAN Girl who struck in INDIA by her fellow AFRICANS to force her into PROSTITUTION.

[@philomena724]

Mr. Tyson this video should be sent to all the TV stations in Sierra Leone. I mean, wtf is "I don't know what is the law?" Imagine a senior states police spokesperson disgracing the entire Sierra Leone police 🤦

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[@bbjjbb61]

It's heartbreaking to me. I've been incredibly close to doing something like this but I sold drugs instead. There comes a time when you run out of "decent" choices and all your choices are bad. Most humans have a strong will to survive and when children are added into the mix you don't have the luxury of not doing everything in your power to protect and care for them. In America, there are still quite a bit of resources available. These women literally have nowhere to turn. There is no human services, no government offering the basic minimum one needs to survive. I won't claim to know the ins and outs but I do know every human (except for r*pists, child molesters, and murderers) especially children, deserve a safe home, a full belly, and people who love them more than themselves. People who don't even try to understand all the ways people end up in this position are ignorant.

[@yalarosae]

You are absolutely right. When there's no options, people make them. I wish that all governments provided assistance like first world countries, but in this case, even regulation of sex work would be better than nothing

[@mse5739]

Unfortunately there are a lot more rapists and abusers aming us than you would think. I also come from a relatively ok country from Europe but almost every woman who i know was raped/threatened/abused/beaten up by their own ex-partners or fathers … and they came from normal class families - not from the streets. Its a deeper problem than that namely that there are some bad people doing bad stuff. Because it happens in a lot of families - but its even more hidden than these sex trafficing groups’ acts

[@tumsesssysesssay]

so so touching, can't stop crying. Well done Tyson Conteh and all the entire crew.

[@dineshbhat7978]

Same situation is here in INDIA. Many AFRICAN GIRLS are imported here for Prostitution. Many AFRICAN GIRLS can be seen here at nights on highways in big cities, waiting for clients.

[@edwinhonga7087]

Man that made a strong man cry.....I'm ashamed to even call myself a man, what is wrong with men of today? Where is the love and respect towards women?

[@Strawberrynovacane]

They’re losing there minds..

[@misscommentarycleveland7142]

Your comment warranted more than 100 thumbs up. I cant help but to think of the original plan The Almighty gave man. The original position and role he gave MAN......and Woman was to honour that man because At Man honoured his Creator.

[@Darkdemonoflite]

@อาร์ทิมิส อะโฟรไดท์ ไดโอนีซอส ซุส เฮร่า อพอลโล โพไซดอน who cares about honor this is survival.

[@keletsom8000]

@อาร์ทิมิส อะโฟรไดท์ ไดโอนีซอส ซุส เฮร่า อพอลโล โพไซดอน men never respected women throughout history

[@keletsom8000]

@อาร์ทิมิส อะโฟรไดท์ ไดโอนีซอส ซุส เฮร่า อพอลโล โพไซดอน women throughout history did nothing but serve men and what did they get in return ???

[@fjellyo3261]

Why are humans so cruel? I can't get my head around it.

[@nafisablog6408]

That's probably nature's way of population control 😭

[@oreocapalot.9482]

@@nafisablog6408 no

[@Luxebarbie]

men*

[@Rugbaa]

This is sickening. Absolutely sickening, I am from Africa and I am so glad that I wasn’t born in a living condition as such, I hope all these people get justice

[@Elleboogie621]

One of the best humanitarian documentaries I've seen thus. Salute!

[@VintagebyMitzi]

I want to help. Here I am having so much 2, houses more clothes and food than I can ever use. My sister suffer just because of where they were born.

[@bernadettekelly2772]

Please Donate please then ! Thank you 💕

[@shamaymorrison5571]

Help me please my husband beat me for years I ran away and now on streets

[@julietjama6176]

I would be glad to receive your gift

[@arubuolaebenezer9986]

@@shamaymorrison5571 madam you already privileged being on KZbin

[@MrGoodwin10]

What kind of police officer saying “he doesn’t know the LAW with confident”, seriously......

[@sidnaysithole3019]

In fact!!!! I laughed my ass of when he said that.. and he continued to repeat it!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@isaacelliott5116]

Wow! My heart pains so much. The little girl who said she go beg in the streets. How many other girls are out there and no one to help them?

[@Blessing_tv]

Welcome to Africa.

[@isaiahwitcher5992]

The police don’t know the law fully because they don’t go to law school lol, in the United States they have the Assistant District Attorneys/Commonwealth Attorneys also known as prosecutors to call and ask if they don’t know the law, or they search the crimes code.

[@ulricbrima3129]

Honestly, he is a shame. Doesn't deserve that position.

[@dearqueenfoundation]

Watching this brings tears to my eyes. We are in a serious crisis. Thank God for this brave journalist, the young man who assisted the two females and even the journalist in Mali. The police and justice system have to do better, they must do right by the citizens. There are too many stories like this globally. Protect our women!

[@oladelebilikisaderinsola6721]

A lot of stories to be heard. Protect women!

[@dineshbhat7978]

I am from INDIA and honestly I am saying that AFRICANS are running this Sex-racket in INDIA also. You can check this documentary............ "Bbc Africa to India".

[@leahlinky798]

These journalists did a great job! Thank you for this documentary

[@ahmedbfkamano5452]

My nation bleeds from the irresponsibility of our leaders, countless times they've ignored their responsibility.

[@hayweb866]

So true and meanwhile the rest of the world allow this to continue. The UK do not challenge African powers and have no interest in the suffering of the people they only mention Africa to complain about illegal immigration into our country. The world is failing Africa and its good people.

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