Mayor on the Front Line: Democracy in Crisis - BBC Africa Eye Documentary

[@saheedkoh6181]

I thought we've lost it all. Until after watching this documentary. This woman is an iron lady and she is one of the most brilliant and brave women of our time. She is fearless and ready to work for a better change in Sierra leone and the world. God will continue to bless guide and protect you and your family.

[@haroundeen4746]

Mayor Yvonne Aki- sawyer she really a courageous woman. Am so fascinated by her courageous act. Much love from your fellow freetownian.❤

[@ollynooroadaugunu3638]

She is amazing!! What an inspirational woman ❤ totally support her & I pray she does more great things for Sierra Leone

[@giftypratt]

A family that prays. Husband praying on / for wife superb. Madame Mayor, you are highly favored. God continue to bless you 🙏 🙌

[@bwambalefrank8736]

Sending love from Uganda. Your courage is inspirational Aki Sawyer. Happy International women's day to u Iron Lady

[@eleanorsalamcisay1463]

I believe Madam Aki-sawyer’s resilience and determination for change needs to be acknowledged, she embodied grace and poise. She is indeed a trailblazer ❤

[@YourMoneyMentorOnline]

Unimaginable strength of character and personal sacrifice. Madam Mayor, we thank you.

[@kendellfriend5558]

This is a politician I’m WILLING to donate.

[@eyeSinreverse]

Protect this woman at all costs. Inspiring.

[@darlingtonkamara5393]

Protect her for what exactly? She's lying on the media after failing our city as a major

[@mariamamassaquoi8917]

Omg, I can't stop crying. This is very heartbreaking for out Nation. Thank you so much Madam Mayor for such a wonderful documentary. History will remember this. May God bless you Ma.

[@solomonsteven9760]

She's a fail mayor all she offers freetonian is cheap politics and propaganda

[@memunatusaffa9216]

😭😭😭😭That prayer scene teared me out even more Now I see why all I did was thank her family for being her strong support and all their sacrifices last year in Maryland. Thx again for the invite Morgan Family

[@hassankamara5353]

Indeed!😢

[@jenebamansaray3893]

Same with me. She’s a strong woman indeed. I admire her courage.

[@sahidkanu1638]

They’ve been praying since independence but I’m yet to see the results of all these prayers 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@memunatusaffa9216]

@@jenebamansaray3893 yes 👍 oh. True ironlady and woman of Faith.

[@thandimazengera3742]

We need more of mayor Yvonne in Africa! Who love their country as much as the people at large and ready to fight for the truth and stand on it!! God bless Africa ❤

[@Ibrahimgeorgefoday]

Lol

[@meddishbangurajr64]

Watching this tears all over me and nervous to see a woman treated with such hate😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@abdulgudusbarrie1407]

Watching this I almost cried when the mayors driver was explaining to her 😢😢😢. This woman stood for Freetown and we love and appreciate you. She could have spent time with her family but she chooses Sierra Leone through all this😢😢😢

[@echufrankechufrank141]

Very beautiful documentary featuring a very brave woman. Watching from Cameroon.

[@dadafgf9360]

We need such ppl in our country Cameroon

[@abasskanu9253]

Our beloved mayor of Freetown you are indeed a strong woman....for you to went through all this in a so called democratic country is a shame....continue doing your good work for mama salone, and may God bless you.

[@alana6779]

I am 3 days late viewing this remarkable footage of a woman a lioness who didn't just want to be in the frame but someone with a passion for her people her fellow citizens a sacrifice as huge as the one she made all in the name of her country Sierra Leone....continue to pray as a family as we have seen.... you are there because it is God's will dont give up....we are proud of you from a sister across the continent 🇹🇹🇸🇱 #a true humanitarian

[@ramatukamara501]

Well done Mayor! You are a great woman.

[@isandragabrielasimbo956]

She answered her true calling and God will continue blessing her for that🙏🏿

[@Joennndnnn]

Sierra Leone, since independence has struggled with experimenting democracy, and this documentary is just one brilliant example of why democracy is on trial or in crisis. We hope it get better with the next generation.

[@foxfly23]

Democracy is mob rule. Before the coup in the USA, we were a a Constitutional Republic, a nation of laws of the people, by the people, and for the people.

[@madinatu6612]

This is definitely what we’ve expected…. Thank you her worship. God bless Sierra Leone 🇸🇱

[@chuku531]

Thank you Madam Mayor.

[@EzeKingRex]

This video uplifted and challenged me, I am deeply inspired and challenged I can do it. Yes we can.

[@ibrahimbsankoh2066]

You're a strong and brave woman thank you for being this strong for our life and our nation... Thank you for believing in yourself that you can do it and get our nation back to better days we all are wishing for.. Don't give in because our nation need people like you to grow... The prayer scene get me crying 😭 it shows how deep on tough path you had passed through

[@SarahConteh-c4b]

She is an icon and please don't given to those that don't want the future of our beloved mama sierra leone. Please run for president.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ You madam mayor

[@saiduconteh9420]

@mayor Aki Sawyer we love you and you are a true heroine ❤❤❤🇸🇱🇸🇱🇸🇱🇸🇱

[@floroma2820]

Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, we support you.

[@MarkGeorgeMac-Barma]

The people's Mayor ❤❤❤❤

[@tumomokone9987]

I never knew about this leader until this morning. The gains of democracy in Africa in the past decade or so have suffered so badly that many Africans are losing hope. Aki-Sawyer is my new champion for democracy and hope for Africa. She gets my vote ❎

[@YouGoLearn]

She’s a tribalist bigot fraud.

[@abdulaituray8552]

Keep the good work Mayor GOD we protect you and your family

[@juanlion1104]

Future President of Sierra Leone in the making 🙏🏿

[@Koiva232]

I am tempted to believe this as well but does she have enough votes in the provinces? I suppose if people simply vote based on their party's candidate(and not based on tribe) then she will be our first female President.

[@patriciakoroma587]

As a Sierra Leonean born, I hope so. Sierra Leone as a whole is on her neck and can't breath. Lots is extremely wrong in mama Salon.

[@kumbish1021]

@@Koiva232she has the means of getting the votes..she can lie for the world 😂

[@Nadia323-n2z]

​@@kumbish1021You see we understand where you are coming from ,trust me you are not Sierra Leonean

[@gborowme]

I am praying for us thank you , mayor Sawyer I am coming to join you .

[@aissatoubahbaws]

watching this made me cry , after all we went through during war .

[@rebeccabendu]

Madame Major you are highly blessed, ❤ please continue the marvelous job that you are doing.

[@memunatusaffa9216]

😢😢😢😢It’s inhumane what You’ve gone through our beloved Mayor of #Freetown The #Treetown But God Got you Madam @YvonneAkiSawyerr . Aka my big sister from another mother.Keep on Keeping on

[@henryabang6732]

Amen

[@thementalwellness]

Tears literally fall from my eyes watching this

[@matthewkamara6291]

What the opposition and ordinary citizens are going through here is terrible

[@kumbish1021]

Una stop dis cheap propaganda n portraying ur country in a negative light to the world..if only u guys (opposition) can be patriotic for once, then our problems in Salone will be solved. Too much selfishness and lawlessness just because ur party is not in power 😏

[@MrMeleo08]

Truly love her big time. One day I would like to meet her. I truly love My country 🇸🇱.

[@durabangura9734]

Such a relief, at least she speak out our cry.🙏🏾 Our voice has shot down completely for expressing our mind. May God protect you, because they’ll definitely come after you and stress you the more while working under their government.🤦🏾‍♂️🇸🇱🇸🇱🇸🇱🇸🇱🇸🇱🇸🇱🇸🇱🇸🇱🇸🇱🇸🇱 Freedom for democracy raising again. AMENNNNN

[@ruvaa.a]

I could not help but think of Michelle Obama when I was watching this documentary she reminds me of her and she's so inspiring. May God bless and protect Mayor Yvonne.❤❤

[@henriettasackey3910]

Such a brave woman. I'm just speechless.

[@yorseh]

I live in Freetown and I have to say this is a very well made documentary Thank you for telling her/our story ❤

[@michaeldawes9903]

This story is not unique to Sierra Leone, we see it everywhere in struggling democracies. Hoping that the bravery of Mayor Yvonne Aki- Sawyer and her amazing supporters will inspire others

[@louisaogwuru6266]

Triggered me right back to the last elections in Nigeria. Africa oh Africa

[@asitis7624]

And blame it on colonial masters???!

[@bokangmotsoane1259]

​@@asitis7624 it can be traced back to that

[@dennykeaton9701]

​@@bokangmotsoane1259 That's a stretch

[@darianclery4455]

Thank you for this

[@adama.kamara]

Change begins from the top. As a Sierra Leonean, Freetown has not changed. The initiatives, programs, project she speaks about has not affected the average person in Freetown. It’s nice that she’s trying though, which is different from past mayors.

[@YouGoLearn]

Agreed

[@MamadujumaBah]

Paopa boys gave her chance to work?

[@MamadujumaBah]

She is the best mayor

[@dennykeaton9701]

Freetown is definitely the opposite of free.

[@abdulgudusbarrie1407]

Am still unable to finish this documentary Seeing our mayor risking the life of her daughter just to get a better Sierra Leone is indeed real love😢😢😢😢. This woman sacrificed everything for Sierra Leone Thank you mum😢😢😢😢

[@YouGoLearn]

Bo duya nor kill Mi wit laff. Dis mayor hypocrite lek dutty shimi.

[@Nadia323-n2z]

​Mr/ miss righteous what have you done for mama Salone

[@chelzeeconteh8305]

God Bless you, Mayor Aki Sawyer, well put together

[@ITAbouttime2020]

This is reminding us of pains 😢💔

[@maribrunson4464]

Thank you for sharing, a very emotional documentary.

[@anubakarrconteh2463]

Good leadership God bless you madam mayor 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🇸🇱

[@rev.melvinao.onyeulor6657]

Yvonne you are a strong and bold woman. I love you and may the Lord continue to protect you, Keep and give you all you need to achieve your aim in Jesus Mighty Name.❤🙏🛐❤️

[@KargboAnisha]

I cry watching this may god continue to bless you mama 😢😭🙏❤️

[@ibrahimshekukamara5454]

Thank you we need democracy in Sierra Leone

[@_Cardona_anastasha_]

Thank you madam mayor, we the youth are hoping freetown can transform again into a better and beautiful nation...🇸🇱🇸🇱🇸🇱🇸🇱

[@Ladyfaithke]

As a child I watched political movies about sierra leon ,an old and still witnessing instability and turmoil ,may God see them through this for peace and restoration.

[@abdulsultanlateefkargbo]

My goodness 😭😭😭😭😭what a story she's really a STRONG WOMAN

[@abubakarrbah9950]

This documentary is wonderful

[@ibrahimsuper3683]

May God bless you and you always put salone fos

[@Hoj299]

Yvonne has always had SL’s best interest at the core of her heart. Met her over 15 years ago before her political endeavours and even then she was working hard for SL. May our maker keep you strong and well equipped to better our beloved SL🙏

[@brookroberson6084]

May God bless her and give her a long life! I will never fight for people who doesn't fight for themselves ever.

[@BBCAfrica]

📰READ more: "Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr - the tree-planting mayor of Sierra Leone's capital Freetown" ➡ bbc.in/3T0lgWU 🎧LISTEN to the #AfricaDaily podcast: "How tough is it being Freetown’s opposition mayor?" here ➡ bbc.in/49zq8cH

[@kingjosh1630]

Pin it

[@yah7130]

​@@kingjosh1630agreed. It should definitely be pinned

[@shekudukuray2926]

You are nothing but bunch of bais journalists

[@Nadia323-n2z]

​@@shekudukuray2926padi bo sidom yanda

[@fodaydumbuya9508]

You indeed a strong woman you have left an indelible mark in the political landscape in Sierra Leone. Keep pushing can’t wait to see you declaring for presidency come 2028. Women power! Women power!

[@kdont1]

Well put together!👍 Very sad 😢. The truth and justice shall prevail in the Name of Jesus 🙏🏽. I pray for a New Sierra Leone and all those with good intentions for our nation…👏🏻. Well done, madam Mayor!!!👌🙏🏽❤️

[@alhajibangura8601]

❤Our beloved Mayor of Freetown. You are a wonderful personality and Allah sent you to rescue freetownian may you be blessed 🙌🙏

[@gborowme]

I pray for us

[@belgiumbangs5667]

This is not politics, it’s criminal behaviour how on earth you did this to your people. After all you said you’re father of democracy shm sad nation 😭😭😭😭😭 only God can save Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 Amen 🙏

[@AbuBakarrPureKamara-qc6wr]

She is really strong

[@danielpoimlenor3098]

The Mayor is very vibrant but the hood loom government won’t let her to do her job. Keep flying the flag Madam!

[@OsmanMarah]

Our mayor and future president of 🇸🇱 ❤️

[@adamsaykanu260]

My mayor went through hell in the past election I wish her all the best in her new office Yvonne Aki sawyerr a woman of substance indeed happy international women’s day ❤

[@A2K369]

# ❤ respect to the mayor of freetown 🇸🇱

[@MYFATHEREMMANUEL]

VERY SAD HOW Sierra Leone HAS TO GO THROUGH SUCH INJUSTICE, VERY HUMBLE AND LOVERLY PEOPLE THAT DESERVES BETTER.

[@miltonpoet]

this documentary makes me shed tears seeing my people dyeing for their right Thank you Mayor For showing us the truth

[@mohamedfornah3006]

Great documentary for democracy ❤

[@mohamedalimconteh3488]

So emotional 😭😭😭

[@MohamedKallay-z6k]

Our future hope of this country Not only Freetown but a President in making. Respect to you her worship the mayor. Please dont give up

[@dikitchen8301]

Lovely to watch, this will ever remain down in history

[@sulaimankanu-o3b]

Touching experience 😢 May Allah reward you abundantly

[@PappaKay-ct1cq]

A fantastic job!!!! Continue the good work madam Mayor.

[@adeyinkabenjamin9537]

Where is the proof of that work. She is not doing anything for the city of freetown...just using the mayorship to promote herself

[@ITAbouttime2020]

What have you done to improve Sierra Leone? focus on what is happening right now in the country. What has the government of the day done since they came to power? Don’t be a fool, think of the future, don’t think of what you’re enjoying today.

[@SulaimanBah-es3lv]

Watching this makes me almost cry for the Strong Lady she was not given any chance

[@Billi261]

Thank you for sharing this story ❤

[@BBCAfrica]

Thanks for watching!

[@annmariebangura6685]

Brave woman… long live mama mayor ❤

[@jackiezimbo]

I’m watching this 8th of March! Happy International Women’s Day! What an inspiration to women!

[@JosephLamboi-d2x]

You gonna make history in Sierra Leone the journey has just started... Presidential seat waiting for you in the feature... Inshallah 🙏

[@radiantlight2361]

Good movie. Great acting

[@BeBlackBeBold]

Our future president awaiting. History is about to go down in Sierra Leone. She is young and vibrant. Very strong woman 💪🏿💪🏿

[@edralyneconny2536]

Wonderful iron lady. Love from kenya

[@AfricaLb]

God bless you madam 😢

[@Mitv_2024]

Strong woman how I admires you ❤🇸🇱🫡

[@ibrahimkhaled7727]

I saw BBafrica posted this on twitter and it brought right here, she’s a superwoman ❤

[@mariatuconteh7237]

Thank you Madam Mayor 😢😢😢😢

[@nelsonjato9382]

I think it's time for Africa to step up their level in politics and respect their people. Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr am with you

[@Yaumu-p3c]

Thank you God. thank you mayor Sawyer for not giving up. because some of us almost loose hope😢 thank you Ya Allah 🙏🏾🇸🇱🇸🇱

[@fatmatakoroma2478]

Why I’m I crying ? 😢

[@mamoudkargbo2156]

Very troubling

[@jodame3925]

yes beloved

[@bonfacewachira3297]

This is what all diaspora African should do going back n fighting for change,not sitting fwaaa in yurope

[@alphaabubakarrjalloh583]

When i was in SL ... I voted for her in the past elections ... cuz she's the chosen one

[@AlimSL-232]

So emotional 😭😭😭😭

[@jackiezimbo]

Powerful!