Sierra Leonean author and journalist Mohamed Dauda Kamara has once again captured the essence of his nation’s rich cultural heritage in his latest book, When Father Speaks There Is Wisdom. Mohamed Dauda Kamara is already known for his acclaimed works Tatamina and Seven Days and Seven Nights on the Riverside, Kamara uses his new book “When Father Speaks There Is Wisdom” to explore the art of proverbs—a traditional form of communication deeply valued in Sierra Leone and other African societies.
Kamara’s motivation for When Father Speaks There Is Wisdom stems from his observations of the generational gap in understanding proverbs. While these sayings are known for their layered meanings, they are increasingly neglected by younger generations who, unlike the older generations, spend less time with their elders. The author, who grew up hearing his father often use proverbs in formal settings, felt inspired to preserve this unique form of wisdom for a new generation. He does so through an original collection of proverbs that he himself crafted, each carefully reflecting the nuances of his community.
In Sierra Leone, proverbs are not just words but are considered an art form. Each line is loaded with meaning, steeped in the wisdom of the culture, and often specific to a tribe or a particular region. In When Father Speaks There Is Wisdom, Kamara reminds readers that true understanding of proverbs requires contemplation and maturity. “Proverbs are rarely spoken among the wise,” he writes
BIOGRAPHY OF THE AUTHOR
Mohamed Dauda Kamara was born in Kono district eastern part of Sierra Leone. He attended the Pakistan Salone friendship primary school, Ansarul Islamic junior secondary school, the Yengema secondary school in Yengema Kono District and later furthered his senior education at the Makeni comprehensive Academy in Makeni, northern Sierra Leone. In 2009, Mohamed was the head boy of the Ansarul Islamic junior secondary school in Yengema, Kono district and in 2013, he became head boy of the Makeni comprehensive Academy in Makeni. In school, his Favorite subjects were English Language and literature and his best scores were from those two subjects. Mohamed Dauda Kamara started writing as a small boy; he has always seen his father as his source of inspiration.
Mohamed Dauda Kamara has been regarded many times as a good writer. He has different ways of telling his own stories. His challenge as a creative writer is with great authors in the world.
In 2014, he was awarded as the best poet in Sierra Leone by crown entertainment for the poem he wrote on Ebola. In 2017, his idiom was published by China Global Television Network [CGTN] Facebook page. He was the first Sierra Leonean to hit that cyber space. Mohamed Dauda Kamara is the founder of Creation world Sierra Leone, a group he formed in 2016 to train pupils and students the art of writing.
He is a writer and head of creatives at Creation world Sierra Leone and also founder of My Dream Series. Mohamed Dauda Kamara is also a media personality. He works for the Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation in Makeni as a reporter, presenter and producer. His passion for journalism started in school where he served as a presenter and editor of scripts. Ninety percent of his stories create impacts and he has been awarded several times for his impeccable work in the journalism field.
He is currently reading Political Science and Law at the Ernest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology. And the secretary- general of the Political Science and Law society. And was awarded as the Best Prolific writer of the department. He is the founder and Chief Editor of Writers’ Network EKBKUST Makeni campus. Dauda also has several certificates as a journalist from credible institutions across the world: the BBC media action Sierra Leone, Muslim television Ahmadiyya [MTA], On our radar uk as a mentor, Reuter. He is also a certified digital video editor. He has a certificate as a journalist from the research and training institute, state administration of press, publication, radio, film and television in Beijing, China. He was a recipient of the first ever humanitarian award as a writer, journalist, poet and a playwright. Mohamed Dauda Kamara is the author of two books: Tatamina and Seven Days And Seven Nights On The Riverside.
