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Media Mogul Makes History as she bags First-Class Honours in Media and Journalism

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Phebean Swill Makes History with First-Class Honours Degree in Media and Journalism
Phebean Swill Makes History with First-Class Honours Degree in Media and Journalism

Phebean Swill, a renowned broadcaster and news anchor, has accomplished a remarkable feat by graduating with an Honours Degree (First Class) in Media and Journalism from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology. In recognition of her achievements in the field of creative technology, she was honored with the Tan Sri Limkokwing Award for Creativity and Innovation.

Phebean’s journey in the broadcasting industry began in 2009, when she was only 17 years old. She started as a Disk Jockey at Eagle Africa Radio, where she entertained and informed listeners of various community radio stations. In 2010 and 2011, she rapidly rose the ranks and became the only female club DJ in Freetown – DJ Swill. Later, she added news reading to her repertoire, anchoring for prominent radio stations and serving as a Master of Ceremony for entertainment galas.

Today, Phebean is a well-established presenter and news anchor at Africa Young Voices (AYV) television. She has acquired vast experience as a radio and television presenter, producer, and reporter, having worked with media institutions like Capital Radio, Free Radio, Star Radio and Television, the Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) radio and television, Africa Independent Television (AIT), and Raypower FM in Sierra Leone and Lagos, Nigeria. Her hard work and dedication have made her a household name in Sierra Leone and beyond.

Phebean’s versatility has allowed her to host several events, including the first-ever reality TV show in Sierra Leone – Big Sister Salone, the first Miss Correctional, co-host of the biggest reality TV show in Sierra Leone – Housemates Salone, and the biggest musical festival in the subregion – Ecofest. Her platform has also been used to raise important issues affecting women, girls, and young people, leading to her being the recipient of numerous local and international awards and recognition.

In addition to being a Mandela Washington Fellow 2021 and a member of the International Leadership Association, Phebean is also a Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme Alumna 2019. Her enrollment and subsequent graduation with an Honours Degree (First Class) in Media and Journalism from Limkokwing University of Creative Technology only solidifies her position as a leader in her field.

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Festus Conteh is an international youth that functions conveniently in all forms of writing including article writing, news, script, content writing, constitution and project/proposal writing. Writing is fun to Festus and has brought fame and recognition in his clime. In 2019, he was awarded best upcoming writer in an online writing completion that was organized by the Association of Sierra Leonean Authors (ASLA). After his impactful contribution to national development and cohesion through writing, he was nominated for the African Genius Award for the Best Writer in Africa Award Category an award he lost to one of the greatest African Writers - Chinua Achebe. In 2022, Festus was one of the applicants to the Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC) as Vice Chairperson (Policy and Advocacy) a process that met imperil feedback. As a freelancer, Festus has written articles for magazines, newspapers, and media houses and his articles have attracted big media houses including BBC, Aljazeera and Legit. Ng and is the Head of Programs at Salone Messenger a public relations firm based in Sierra Leone with the latest news and information. He is the founder of Africa’s Wakanda a platform that spotlight the beauty of Africa. Festus is also a perpetual volunteer in life-changing causes and has shown great commitment and dedication to being a catalyst and solution to the challenges faced by young people like himself. Festus currently serves as the Secretary General of the Africa Youth Leaders movement which is a network of youth between the ages of 20 – 30 years who have shown achievement, leadership potential and commitment to make a difference. Festus is also the Africa Focal Point of Youth for Change Initiative, which is a platform through which young people can access resources, be empowered and given the opportunity to grow to become useful members of society who will participate in the development of their communities and nation. Along with another Africa Youth platform, Festus has Co-Founded the Future of Africa initiative which is an advocate forum with the aim to bring together local and international socio-economic stakeholders to support innovative programs aimed at advancing the radical and practical progress of adoption awareness-vulnerable children and youth and youth leadership-through interlinking local, regional and international resources and opportunities.