16/03/2026
AMBASSADOR KAO DENERO FIVE (5) YEARS IN OFFICE
16th March, 2026.
Considering his impact on the entertainment industry since his appointment as the Special Envoy and Ambassador of Entertainment and Investment ever in the history of Sierra Leone." Ambassador Amara Turay Jalloh aka Kao Denero, has made and continues to make significant impacts on the Entertainment industry since his appointment by President Julius Maada Bio on the 12th of March 2021.
Since he took over office, Kao Denero has been working tirelessly in making sure that much improvement is done in the country's entertainment industry. Together with other well-meaning Sierra Leoneans, Amb. Kao Denero's effort in making sure that Sierra Leone is recognized Internationally has made him a distinguished personality among others. Ambassador Kao Denero's administrative roles coupled with his career as a musician/artist, and his impact on the entertainment industry are incredible. Not limited to, below are some major impacts of Amb. Kao Denero on the entertainment industry:
1. Structured the Entertainment Industry: Immediately he took over office as a Special Envoy and Ambassador of Entertainment and Investment, Kao Denero set up an entertainment board with representatives of every facet of entertainment including but not limited to comedy, music, and film. The board members meet often to discuss and make decisions.
2. Entertainment Industry With An Administrative Office: As the first ever appointed Special Envoy and Ambassador of Entertainment and Investment, his endeavors led to the creation of office space for his said position at 58 Bathurst Street - open to everyone within working hours from Monday to Friday. This office has and will continue to help solve entertainment issues. The entertainment industry can now boast of having a structural administrative office.
3. Introduction of National Playlist System: He succeeded in introducing the National Playlist System. Since its introduction in 2021, it made progress. Through the National Playlist System, the Office of Special Envoy and Ambassador of Entertainment and Investment received an official video contract from Viacom(MTV base) for five(5) Sierra Leonean acts.
4. Ambassador Kao Denero, through the government of Sierra Leone successfully participated in Dubai Expo 2020 with many Sierra Leonean acts, namely; Ambassador Kao Denero, Amie Kallon, Star Zee, Famous, Markmuday, Alonzo, Rap Gee, and others. This allowed some of the Sierra Leonean acts to perform on an international platform for the first time.
5. His efforts as a Special Envoy and Ambassador of Entertainment and Investment are eminent. Ambassador Kao Denero on June 1st, 2021 met and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Victory International LLC in Baltimore, Maryland - a move to boost the entertainment industry and pave way for tourism investment.
6. A Move To Build A World-Class Auditorium: In his capacity as Special Envoy and Ambassador of Entertainment and Investment, Kao Denero has put up a plan to build a world-class auditorium of 10,000 capacity. With the aid of the government and potential investors, when this is actualized, it will be much more beneficial to all entertainers and generate revenue for the country. A 15 acre land had been allocated to this project at six (6) mile, the documents are with the Ministry of Lands.
7. A Move To Have An Entertainment Directorate: To further boost the entertainment industry and add value to the country, Amb. Kao Denero thought it fit that it could be necessary to have an entertainment directorate. He organized a National Entertainment Dialogue Conference at the prestigious City Hall Auditorium in Freetown, bringing together stakeholders in the entertainment industry, government officials, the private sector and the creative industry.
8. National Entertainment Website: In another development, the Special Envoy and Ambassador of Entertainment and Investment, Amb. Kao Denero has almost succeeded in developing a National Website to showcase the good deeds of past and present entertainers.
9. One-Of-Its-Kind Film Festival: As a Special Envoy and Ambassador of Entertainment and Investment, he has been working effortlessly to bring honor to the film industry as his office in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism organized a one-of-its-kind film festival in Sierra Leone, on 1st April 2022. This has boosted the film industry in the country. Given that, he made arrangements with bringing Jasper Johnson, the founder of the Afro International Film Market Festival. In a video, Jasper shows how happy he is to come to Sierra Leone with his team of filmmakers.
10. Ambassador Kao Denero's progress over the years of his appointment cannot be overemphasized. As he vows to show the world that Sierra Leone has rich entertainment values, he has met with top entertainers around the world, notably Miguel Nunez, one of Hollywood's top black actors, who has expressed his hope to reach out to Sierra Leone courtesy of Entertainment and Investment Ambassador, and Charlamaign the god, a media guru who has one of the biggest platforms (The Breakfast Club and God's Honest Truth) in the United States 🇺🇸. Through Ambassador Kao Denero, Charlemagne traced his root to Sierra Leone and visited Sierra Leone and attended the Back To My Root Festival - an impact on tourism. He has also met with a US entrepreneur with whom they had an interactive session.
11. Unified the Entertainment Industry Through A Festival: Just a year in office, the Special Envoy and Ambassador of Entertainment and Investment, Amb. Kao Denero worked a lot to boost the entertainment industry. Through his office in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism and Double-Up, he has hosted one of the biggest festivals ever, "Back To My Root Festival. The festival granted Sierra Leoneans the chance to witness the performance of numerous top artists across the country and International artist Khaligraph Jones from Kenya 🇰🇪, East Africa. This festival has further strengthened the unity among every facet of entertainers.
12. Coupled with his administrative functions, Ambassador Kao Denero continues to pursue his musical career by producing classical songs, making shows both at home and abroad, and making major features while he keeps motivating and lifting young talents. To this, he remains the most relevant hip-hop/rap artist in Sierra Leone and one of the best in Africa as he is now known out of Sierra Leone as African King.
13. Further Sanitizes The Entertainment Industry: To further bring sanity to the entertainment industry, Amb. Kao Denero has met stakeholders at the Office of National Security (ONS) and other bodies to discuss means to combat lawlessness in the entertainment industry and to bring sanity and make the entertainers sing and act responsibly through a regulation process.
14. He organized a tour, "Meet The People Tour," across the country to meet with fans and music lovers and to grant opportunities to young stars across the country which he provided a great platform for them.
15. In 2024, Amb. Kao through his Office secured Visas to USA 🇺🇸 for musicians to perform at the UN Headquarters in New York🇺🇸 including; Rap G, King Melody, Mama Amie Kallon, Lamzy P, etc.
16. The Ambassador of Entertainment, Kao Denero, championed and advocated to the President and First Lady for the release of a colleague named LAJ, who was in Prison. Through his Office, he played a great role for him to be grated a Presidential pardon.
17. In 2024, Amb. Kao Denero implemented the ‘All Bato Wan’, a project that help promote Sierra Leonean musicians and help increase their followers on their various social media platforms. A project 100% sponsored by himself.
18. Through his efforts as an Entertainment Ambassador, he presented a proposal to His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio to host the MTV Awards in Sierra Leone. Discussion is still ongoing…
19. In 2026, Amb. Kao Denero hosted a ‘SAL VYBEZ’ retreat in Pujehun District with key entertainer’s; Producers, Musicians, Bloggers and Entertainment Stakeholders and put together signature sounds for the SL music Industry. Ongoing, he is on the plan to stage an Independence Day celebration through a Clash of d titans inter district music battle in Freetown this April.
Thank You!!!
OFFICE OF THE ENTERTAINMENT AMBASSADOR